NFL Trade Rumors

Bengals Cincinnati has struggled with slow starts recently, which has forced them to play nearly perfect football in the back half of the season. Bengals HC Zac Taylor is potentially open to playing starters in multiple preseason games for the first time since 2019 to help faster starts.  “That’s definitely on the table. Having been through this 14 years now really it can … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Bengals Bengals WR Jermaine Burton wants to put his rookie season behind him and has considered how he can become a better professional both on and off the field. “Nobody should be happy with it,” Burton said, via BengalsWire.com. “I was very disappointed, but it’s something that I moved on from, and grew from, and can’t wait, looking forward, really looking forward to this … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Isaiah Likely, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals As both an NFLPA executive and a team captain for the Bengals, Cincinnati C Ted Karras has a unique view on the escalating tensions between the team and first-round DE Shemar Stewart over his rookie contract. He weight in on his view of the situation “It’s not the best-case scenario of how the spring could have gone for our first-round pick,” Karras admitted via the … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Shemar Stewart, Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson have now resumed contract talks. He has been absent from mandatory minicamp during this period, and ESPN’s Ben Baby says Hendrickson is “extremely dug in” on potentially missing games or perhaps the entire season if they don’t agree on a new deal.  Hendrickson wants a long-term deal comparable to other pass rushers … [Read more...] about Bengals & DE Trey Hendrickson Resuming Contract Talks

Bengals Bengals WR Jermaine Burton ended his rookie year with just four catches after being a third-round pick in the 2024 draft due to off-field and practice issues. Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins has been impressed with Burton’s route running and engagement level thus far. “He’s being more consistent,” Higgins said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s website. “He’s come in and out of … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Nick Chubb, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens