Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals and franchise-tagged safety Jessie Bates aren't expected to reach a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline. Bates, 25, was given the franchise tag on March 7. https://twitter.com/tannerphifernfl/status/1545591184428597248?s=21&t=IEE3XPYHeZMiBjFOXEO2Bg Bates has consistently been one of the best and … [Read more...] about Bengals and S Bates Not Expected to Reach a Long-Term Deal Before July 15 Deadline
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Ravens Sign Pass Rusher Justin Houston
Photo courtesy of Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens signed pass rusher Justin Houston to a one-year deal earlier this week. Entering his second season with the Ravens, Houston recorded one pass deflection, one forced fumble, 34 total tackles, and six tackles for loss in 2021. The 4.5 sacks last season, however, was the second-lowest total of his career. The lowest … [Read more...] about Ravens Sign Pass Rusher Justin Houston
Dolphins-Bengals Have a Fascinating History Head-to-Head in Prime Time
Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins The first prime time matchup of the season for both the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins will come against one another to close the month of September. Miami will be at Paul Brown Stadium for a Thursday night showdown on Sept. 29. Last season, Cincinnati made an improbable run to the Super Bowl before coming up … [Read more...] about Dolphins-Bengals Have a Fascinating History Head-to-Head in Prime Time
Rams Top Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, 23-20
Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Rams For the first time since Super Bowl XXVII in January 1993, the Super Bowl returned to Los Angeles, California. And unlike that game, a 52-17 drubbing by the Dallas Cowboys over the Buffalo Bills, this was an instant classic Super Bowl that came down to the wire. Ultimately, the Los Angeles Rams would win this one over the Cincinnati Bengals … [Read more...] about Rams Top Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, 23-20
Remembering Past Super Bowls Played in the Greater Los Angeles Area
Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Steelers For the second year in a row -- and ever -- a team will play in the Super Bowl on its home field. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers accomplished the feat last season, the Los Angeles Rams will do likewise come Sunday. The Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. While it marks just the … [Read more...] about Remembering Past Super Bowls Played in the Greater Los Angeles Area