Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor acknowledged that it was an ugly game against the Browns, but is happy the team persevered and came away with the win. “We knew there was going to be adversity,” Taylor said, via NY Times. “There’s always adversity. There’s always adversity Week 1. There’s always adversity when we play Cleveland. There’s always adversity when we are on the road in … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Kevin Stefanski, Zac Taylor, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
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Bengals Bengals LB Logan Wilson expects the defense to be more fundamentally sound this year. “Everyone is going to be on the same page,” Wilson said, via the team’s website. “Guys are going to be flying around. We’re going to be a better tackling team this year. And we’re always trying to find ways that we can affect the ball. That’s why we practice it all the time. We didn’t … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Mark Andrews, Wyatt Teller, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Elevating DT Mike Pennel
The Bengals announced on Saturday that they will elevate veteran DT Mike Pennel from the practice squad for Week 1. Pennel, 34, wound up signing on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State-Pueblo back in 2014. He was waived towards the end of 2016 and was later claimed off waivers by the Jets. The Jets re-signed Pennel to a three-year contract worth up … [Read more...] about Bengals Elevating DT Mike Pennel
Packers Discussed Trey Hendrickson Trade Before Agreeing To Micah Parsons Deal
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Packers first focused on a potential trade for Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson before they turned their attention to the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade. According to Rapoport, the Packers were among the teams that reached out to the Bengals about a deal for Hendrickson during the offer and even made an offer for him. Interestingly … [Read more...] about Packers Discussed Trey Hendrickson Trade Before Agreeing To Micah Parsons Deal
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Bengals Bengals DL T.J. Slaton figures to be a key component in the team’s run defense, according to DL Al Golden. “T.J. brings a big body presence in there,” Golden said, via ESPN. “He’s strong at the point of attack. He can beat a single block. He can anchor down on a double and he plays with great energy for a big man.” Slaton added that he’s hoping to be an agent of change … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Bengals, Browns, Steelers