Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year contract option for star quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday as they move toward signing him to a long-term deal. NFL teams had until May 2 to exercise fifth-year options for first-round picks in the 2020 class, and Burrow, the first player taken that tear, has already proven to be worth any extra financial investment. Burrow made the Pro Bowl for the first time last season and led the Bengals back to the AFC title game, where they lost a rematch against Kansas City. It’s possible Burrow’s new deal could eclipse the record-setting package Philadelphia recently gave quarterback Jalen Hurts, who got a five-year, $255 million contract that included $179 million guaranteed.

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Burrow throws 3 TD passes and Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with 24-6 victory over Browns
1 day, 8 hours ago

Burrow throws 3 TD passes and Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with 24-6 victory over Browns

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, including one as he was falling to the turf, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Ja’Marr Chase had six catches for 97 yards and a garbage-time touchdown for Cincinnati to reach 1,510 yards this season and break his …

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid
1 week, 6 days ago

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close game. “It’s an opportunity for the world to see and we’re going to keep fighting,” Taylor said of getting the win on Monday Night Football. “So when the Bengals walk on the field, you’re going to get our best shot.” What’s working The AP Top 25 college football poll …

Bengals Bounce Back with Thrilling Win Against Giants
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengals Bounce Back with Thrilling Win Against Giants

Associated Press  

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a crucial 17-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night, marking a significant turning point in their season. Joe Burrow's remarkable 47-yard run and Chase Brown's touchdown run proved to be game-changing plays, propelling the Bengals to a much-needed win. The Bengals' defense, led by Trey Hendrickson and Germaine Pratt, displayed remarkable resilience, holding …

Joe Burrow has a big day, but Bengals fall to 1-4 with stunning OT loss to Ravens
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Burrow has a big day, but Bengals fall to 1-4 with stunning OT loss to Ravens

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow had a career day and the Cincinnati Bengals led by 10 points three times in the second half. “Putting up 30 points and losing isn’t something we want to do.” Baltimore led 14-9 in the second quarter when Cincinnati’s Sam Hubbard tackled Derrick Henry in the end zone for a safety. “Perfect is what we needed, …

QB Joe Burrow says it’s a ‘luxury’ for the Bengals to have so many pass-catching tight ends
3 months ago

QB Joe Burrow says it’s a ‘luxury’ for the Bengals to have so many pass-catching tight ends

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — On a day when star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was often double-teamed, it was tight end Mike Gesicki who led the Cincinnati Bengals with seven catches for 91 yards against the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs last week. In recent seasons, tight ends haven’t been primary options for Joe Burrow in the passing game. Coach …

Joe Burrow and the frustrated Bengals are 0-2 for the 5th time in 6 seasons
3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Burrow and the frustrated Bengals are 0-2 for the 5th time in 6 seasons

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — With downcast eyes, Joe Burrow shifted his weight from one foot to the other while issuing clipped answers to reporters’ questions after the Bengals’ 26-25 loss Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs. We just didn’t do enough to get it done.” Kansas City had a fourth-and-16 late in the game when a pass-interference call against Cincinnati rookie safety …

Turnovers, missed tackles and other mistakes doom Bengals in season-opening loss to Patriots
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turnovers, missed tackles and other mistakes doom Bengals in season-opening loss to Patriots

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals missed too many tackles and turned the ball over too many times to beat the New England Patriots in their season opener. The Bengals lost 16-10 on Sunday in a game they probably would have won without the turnovers, one of which was a fumble in front of the goal line by tight end Tanner …

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start a season for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2020. Burrow, who won a national championship at LSU with Chase as his teammate in 2019, said that he’s confident that if the receiver plays Sunday, he will be physically and mentally ready. New era The Patriots begin the …

With healthy QB Joe Burrow back in charge, Bengals expect to improve on last season’s 9-8 record
3 months, 3 weeks ago

With healthy QB Joe Burrow back in charge, Bengals expect to improve on last season’s 9-8 record

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: With a season-ending injury to quarterback Joe Burrow last November, the Bengals were fortunate to finish a game over.500, albeit in last place in the AFC North. Burrow’s surgically repaired right wrist is OK now, and for at least one more season he’ll have receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together as his primary playmakers. New running …

Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract ‘hold in’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract ‘hold in’

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase ended his contract “hold in” and practiced for the first time this summer on Sunday, two weeks before Cincinnati opens the season against the New England Patriots. He is in the fourth year of his rookie contract and the Bengals already have exercised a fully guaranteed $21.8 million fifth-year option for 2025. Ten …

Playing with a franchise tag, WR Tee Higgins wants one more shot at the Super Bowl with the Bengals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Playing with a franchise tag, WR Tee Higgins wants one more shot at the Super Bowl with the Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — If Tee Higgins does have just one more season with the Cincinnati Bengals, he wants to make the most of it. “You know, we’ve been close the past few years, and I just feel like I’m a piece of the puzzle that can help us get there,” Higgins said. “I want to win one with my guys I …

Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp
5 months ago

Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact, and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday. He’s worked himself in a really good place physically and mentally.” Coach Zac Taylor doesn’t know yet if any kind of accommodations will be made for Burrow in …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow not rushing rehab of his surgically repaired wrist
6 months, 1 week ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow not rushing rehab of his surgically repaired wrist

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has dealt with multiple injuries in his first four years in the NFL, so he’s learned plenty about what it takes to come back from them. “You always forget how hard it is coming back from injury — that’s every time it happens,” the 27-year-old Burrow said. “There’s always peaks where you’re like, …

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals used the NFL draft to take some of the pieces they believe were most needed to address weaknesses. You’ve got to be like that, honestly, just because you’re playing the hardest position on the field, in my opinion.” Bengals coaches speculated Mims dropped in the draft because of a relative lack of snaps for a …

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t need to search far and wide to find their next offensive coordinator. He spent the past four seasons as Joe Burrow’s position coach after previously serving as assistant QBs coach and offensive assistant. This is what I was hoping for all along.” Burrow set single-season team records for completions, yards passing, touchdown passes and …

Bengals get to brink of playoffs without Burrow but now face decisions on many free agents
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengals get to brink of playoffs without Burrow but now face decisions on many free agents

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — After Joe Burrow was lost for the season with a wrist injury in November, coach Zac Taylor insisted the Bengals had been built to win even without their franchise quarterback. “You never saw anyone point fingers.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’ll see, pretty early.” DECISIONS, DECISIONS Burrow signed …

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jake Browning reignited playoff hopes after star quarterback Joe Burrow was injured, but the Cincinnati Bengals had too many other weaknesses in 2023 to earn another trip to the postseason. Even after Browning’s three-interception, 34-11 pounding by the Steelers on Dec. 23, the Bengals still had a chance heading into the season’s penultimate game. The Bengals were held …

Bengals begin life without Joe Burrow with loss to Steelers
1 year ago

Bengals begin life without Joe Burrow with loss to Steelers

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are facing life without Joe Burrow. We just needed to make some opportunities when we got into the red zone and we didn’t.” The Bengals won two straight AFC North titles and an AFC championship with Burrow. “No one’s sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “We’ve got to pull ourselves …

Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist
1 year, 1 month ago

Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist, ending a disappointing campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals’ star quarterback in the first year of a $275 million contract. The 26-year-old Burrow established himself as one of the league’s top quarterbacks while leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl after the …

NFL investigating why Bengals didn’t list Joe Burrow on injury report, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL investigating why Bengals didn’t list Joe Burrow on injury report, AP source says

Associated Press  

The NFL is investigating why the Cincinnati Bengals did not list Joe Burrow on their injury report before Thursday night’s game at Baltimore, which Burrow exited in the second quarter with a wrist injury that will end his season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. Taylor said he didn’t know what Burrow had on …

Analysis: No Joe Burrow means no chance for the Cincinnati Bengals
1 year, 1 month ago

Analysis: No Joe Burrow means no chance for the Cincinnati Bengals

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Joe Burrow shook his head, screamed and jogged to the locker room because the pain in his right wrist wouldn’t allow him to throw a football on the sideline. Burrow exited Thursday night’s game in the second quarter, a devastating blow for the Bengals, who went …

Cincinnati Bengals lose Joe Burrow as they go down to Baltimore Ravens
1 year, 1 month ago

Cincinnati Bengals lose Joe Burrow as they go down to Baltimore Ravens

The Independent  

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow forced out of loss to Ravens with sprained wrist
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow forced out of loss to Ravens with sprained wrist

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Buried in last place and facing the possibility of moving forward without star quarterback Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of obstacles to clear if they’re to reach the postseason for the third year in a row. Asked if he could predict how long Burrow could be out, Bengals coach Zac Taylor replied, “I have no idea.” …

Bengals’ Joe Burrow will miss rest of season due to wrist injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengals’ Joe Burrow will miss rest of season due to wrist injury

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals will be asked to save their season without their franchise savior. “He’s wired differently.” GO DEEPER As Bengals await Joe Burrow's wrist diagnosis, time ticks away on their season Burrow incurred the injury on the play before what would be his final touchdown pass to Joe Mixon and felt the pop on the ensuing throw, …

Burrow’s resurgence has 5-3 Bengals in playoff race again. Rough stretch of division foes ahead
1 year, 1 month ago

Burrow’s resurgence has 5-3 Bengals in playoff race again. Rough stretch of division foes ahead

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The first eight games of the season brought panic, disappointment, bewilderment, hope and elation for the Cincinnati Bengals and their fans. They roared out of the break and — with Burrow now completely healthy — beat the 49ers 31-17 before showing a national TV audience they are still AFC playoff contenders with a 24-18 victory over the Buffalo …

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow was scrambling and throwing touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase again, just in time to keep the Bengals from letting the season slip away. Right now, we’ll just take it step by step.” Burrow strained a calf muscle on July 27, and it limited his mobility through the first four games. So it felt good today, and …

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — When Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan watches tape of other teams around the league, he finds his eyes drawn to the same trait. The Bengals are mauling the Falcons 😬 🎥 @Bengalspic.twitter.com/zAqnnLg49a — The Athletic October 23, 2022 “My ability to throw hasn’t been affected,” Burrow said. “I haven’t been able to do that, so I’ve got to …

Joe Burrow says Sunday’s game at Arizona is a must-win for 1-3 Cincinnati
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Burrow says Sunday’s game at Arizona is a must-win for 1-3 Cincinnati

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Burrow, still slowed by a calf injury, was unequivocal Wednesday about the importance of the Cincinnati Bengals getting a win at Arizona on Sunday. “And I haven’t been able to do that, so I’ve got to find more ways to get those conversions where maybe I used my legs in the past.” Burrow said he felt …

Joe Burrow and the Bengals have a lot of problems to fix and dwindling time to do it
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Burrow and the Bengals have a lot of problems to fix and dwindling time to do it

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are a mess, and there’s plenty of blame to go around. The Bengals’ defense isn’t carrying its weight, either, allowing Derrick Henry to run wild in Sunday’s 27-3 rout by the Tennessee Titans, a team Cincinnati has owned in recent seasons. “There’s a long season ahead still, but we don’t have many disregards left,” center …

Dehner Jr.: Find the panic button for the Bengals after 27-3 loss to Titans
1 year, 2 months ago

Dehner Jr.: Find the panic button for the Bengals after 27-3 loss to Titans

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s time to find the panic button. The Bengals’ 0.95 points per drive are the fewest for a team through four games since the 2019 New York Jets. “So there’s a lot to get fixed.” For a team with which nothing appears clear, one truth is undeniable: Questions far outweigh answers. Burrow vs. the blitz, past three …

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Through three weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals offense accepted the ball with Joe Burrow at quarterback, arguably the top receivers trio in the NFL and the sixth-highest-paid offensive line for 33 drives. No deep threat, no off-script The sight of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase running down Burrow shots downfield has become common and the primary thrust of the …

How the Bengals and Joe Burrow plotted and survived a risky Monday night
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Bengals and Joe Burrow plotted and survived a risky Monday night

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow knew he was taking a risk by playing on Monday night. “There is risk to go out there and potentially re-injure it,” Burrow said after the Bengals’ 19-16 win over the Rams. GO DEEPER Bengals outlast Rams to pick up first win Thanks to a defense that sacked Matthew Stafford six times, picked him off two …

Joe Burrow listed as questionable by Bengals for Monday night game vs. Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow listed as questionable by Bengals for Monday night game vs. Rams

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow was listed as questionable on Saturday by the Cincinnati Bengals for their Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams. If Burrow can’t play, backup Jake Browning, who was on the practice squad last season and threw his first and only NFL regular-season pass in the opening week loss to the Browns, will get the start. …

Joe Burrow says it’s too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night’s game
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow says it’s too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night’s game

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he’s day to day and doesn’t know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Monday’s night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Burrow said he “tweaked” the calf injury late in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens. “I’m preparing like I’m going to go out and play a Monday night …

Joe Burrow day to day with calf injury ahead of Bengals’ Week 3 game vs. Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow day to day with calf injury ahead of Bengals’ Week 3 game vs. Rams

New York Times  

The status of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow continues to be up in the air after he re-injured his calf at the conclusion of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bengals began practice for “Monday Night Football” against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, with coach Zac Taylor speaking to the media prior to the session. Taylor admitted it …

Dehner Jr.: If ‘time is best’ for Joe Burrow, Bengals must give it to him
1 year, 3 months ago

Dehner Jr.: If ‘time is best’ for Joe Burrow, Bengals must give it to him

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Zac Taylor wondered aloud on the way to his regularly scheduled news conference what the over/under for questions about Joe Burrow’s calf injury would be Thursday afternoon. “That’s what gives you hope.” We’re rarely surprised anymore by the feats Burrow accomplishes and the obstacles he overcomes, and this would only add to the legend. Taylor said Burrow’s being …

Joe Burrow’s calf injury hovers over Bengals as they try to rebound from another 0-2 start
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow’s calf injury hovers over Bengals as they try to rebound from another 0-2 start

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals dropped their first two games last season, and then made it all the way to the AFC championship game. The biggest concern is the health of Joe Burrow, who threw two touchdown passes in the second half of Sunday’s 27-24 loss to Baltimore. We haven’t done anything on the field yet.” After throwing for a …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. Signing the 2022 Pro Bowler and 2021 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year to an extension was a goal of the team this summer, but the deal …

Joe Burrow, Bengals agree to extension, making QB highest-paid player in NFL history: Sources
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals agree to extension, making QB highest-paid player in NFL history: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Paul Dehner Jr. and Larry Holder The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow have agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension with $219.01 million guaranteed, league sources confirmed Thursday. — Dehner How Burrow stacks up Burrow’s advanced metrics point to him being a top-10 quarterback heading into his fourth season. Expected Points Added per dropback 2022: 0.10 …

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow strained a calf muscle early in camp, and returned to practice on Aug. 30. With the addition of Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., the fourth-year quarterback will work behind the best offensive line he’s had yet with the Bengals. The Bengals believe they have to team to get back to the …

Why Bengals’ Logan Wilson extension was easy and decisions now get harder
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Bengals’ Logan Wilson extension was easy and decisions now get harder

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals’ summer of big business keeps checking off the boxes, slowly but surely, one at a time. Wilson: “It’s almost a sigh of relief that things are done and I can continue to go out and play football.” pic.twitter.com/HRsDFsRI2v — Paul Dehner Jr. August 6, 2023 Thus far, the opposite occurred. “I knew I wanted to …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow could miss ‘several weeks’ with calf strain, coach Taylor says
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow could miss ‘several weeks’ with calf strain, coach Taylor says

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could miss “several weeks” with a right calf strain, coach Zac Taylor said Friday. “It will take several weeks, and that’s all the information we have,” Taylor said. Taylor said Burrow “has seen the doctors” and was present for meetings at the team’s training facility Friday. The quarterback was wearing a compression sleeve on …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the practice field after calf injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the practice field after calf injury

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the practice field after he came up hobbling from a scramble on Thursday. “Sometimes players feel a little sore after the first day,” Taylor said when asked about Burrow wearing the sleeve on his right calf. “I’m not going to talk about another player’s injuries, but I know about calf …

With a deal in the works, Bengals QB Joe Burrow says new contract ‘gets done when it gets done’
1 year, 4 months ago

With a deal in the works, Bengals QB Joe Burrow says new contract ‘gets done when it gets done’

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow dodged questions about a new contract after the first day of training camp on Wednesday, telling reporters that “it gets done when it gets done.” The team had hoped to reach a long-term deal with the franchise quarterback that could make him one of the NFL’s highest paid players. “And when it’s time for one, I …

Joe Burrow’s extension: Numbers that matter whenever the Bengals QB signs his deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Joe Burrow’s extension: Numbers that matter whenever the Bengals QB signs his deal

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Joe Burrow contract is coming. “The more years are always going to be better for the Bengals and obviously the player reps want fewer years,” said Brad Spielberger, salary cap analyst for Pro Football Focus, previously of Over The Cap. “That’s going to be the most fascinating part of it.” When looking at the most unique quarterback …

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have been close. The Bengals hope at least one of their eight picks in this year’s draft will help provide the missing link to the franchise’s first Super Bowl win. Cincinnati welcomed its latest batch of draft picks and a group of undrafted free agents into the team’s indoor practice facility for the first day …

Commanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says
1 year, 7 months ago

Commanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says

Associated Press  

Chase Young could become a free agent following next season after the Washington Commanders opted not to pick up the edge rusher’s fifth-year option. Word of the decision came on the eve of the NFL draft, three years after Washington took Young with the second pick behind Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow. It also could make defensive end a position of need, …

How Jalen Hurts’ new contract affects Lamar Jackson and future QB deals: Roundtable
1 year, 8 months ago

How Jalen Hurts’ new contract affects Lamar Jackson and future QB deals: Roundtable

New York Times  

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finished this past season as the runner-up in the Super Bowl and in league MVP voting, but he’s now No. GO DEEPER What Jalen Hurts' $255 million deal means for the Eagles What sort of deal can Lamar Jackson realistically expect to be offered now based on what Hurts accepted? Because if Hurts couldn’t get …

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs

Associated Press  

Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that raises the standard in the NFL. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, received a nonexclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens so he’ll make $32.4 million this season — a bargain compared to Jones — if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal. A reasonable starting point for his contract negotiations …

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