According to Ian Rapoport, Bengals QB Joe Flacco has an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder and his status is up in the air for Week 9 against the Bears. Flacco suffered the injury late in the loss to the Jets, leaving the game before re-entering later. Should he not be able to play, Rapoport says the Bengals would turn back to QB Jake Browning, whose struggles prompted … [Read more...] about Bengals QB Joe Flacco Could Miss Week 9 With Throwing Shoulder Injury
AFC Notes: Myles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Jordan Schultz reports that if the Bengals continue to win during the absence of QB Joe Burrow, they will likely look to add a player at the deadline instead of trading DE Trey Hendrickson. Schultz notes that the Bengals are still not shopping Hendrickson ahead of the deadline. Browns Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said he believes in HC Kevin Stefanski’s ability to lead … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Myles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Release DT Mike Pennel Among Three Roster Moves
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have placed LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve. Additionally, the Bengals have released DT Mike Pennel. 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 … [Read more...] about Bengals Release DT Mike Pennel Among Three Roster Moves
Six Players Who Won’t Be Traded Before Deadline
There’s a lot of time and energy invested in speculating about potential trade candidates this time of year. We have an article we’ve been updating weekly with trade candidates from around the league, and the list of names is at 81 right now. Sometimes, though, it’s just as instructive to know who isn’t going to be traded. Teams will shoot their shot for certain guys under the … [Read more...] about Six Players Who Won’t Be Traded Before Deadline
Bengals LB Shaka Heyward Expected To Miss Around 4 Weeks With Fibula Fracture
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Bengals LB Shaka Heyward suffered a hairline fracture to his fibula and is expected to miss around four weeks. Heyward, 25, signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Duke following the 2023 NFL Draft. He spent the last two years on the practice squad and was signed to the active roster in December 2024. He is a cousin of … [Read more...] about Bengals LB Shaka Heyward Expected To Miss Around 4 Weeks With Fibula Fracture