5 things to know about the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line
Leading up to the start of training camp for the Cincinnati Bengals on July 29, we’re breaking down each position group. Today's look is at the offensive line, a group that appears largely to be set heading into training camp.
NFL All-Pro A.J. Green speaks at Augusta Bulldog Club kickoff
A.J. Green has been a Pro Bowler in all five of his seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to that, the Summerville, South Carolina native was an All-American wide receiver with the Georgia Bulldogs.
Cincinnati Bengals: Will 2016 Produce A Playoff Win?
Training camp is around the corner for the majority of NFL teams. Once again, the quest for regular season superiority and dominance will be on the minds of 32 teams. The Cincinnati Bengals will be one of those franchises. Since 2011, they have been a fixture in primetime postseason play. Unfortunately, the story has been the same. There’s a “goose egg” in the wins column. Is this the year it changes?
Bengals 2016 Position Breakdown Part II: Running Back
This marks the second of a seven-part series detailing each position group for the Bengals heading into training camp, which begins on July 29. This part analyzes the running back position with a look at who are locks to make the 53-man roster when it's finalized on Sept. 3, who are likely to make it and who are longshots to make it
Brandon LaFell, Tyler Boyd fill out Cincinnati Bengals starting lineup
The Cincinnati Bengals open training camp on July 29 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Here's a starting lineup projection
Hobson's Choice: Bengaldom can't wait to camp out
I think we’re all ready to get started. As you know, the Bengals extended both fifth-year options to starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and starting right guard Kevin Zeitler, their first-round picks in 2012. The Bengals have a history of paying big money to their own cornerbacks (Leon Hall and Adam Jones), but not guards (Eric Steinbach and Nate Livings), so we’ll see if this follows the script. They’d also like to get an extension for fullback Ryan Hewitt.
Which Bengal hangs on at WR beyond top three?
Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss receiving options beyond the projected starters.
Man who advertised fake Bengals tickets sentenced
A man who tried to sell fake tickets to the January playoff game between the Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail.
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Suspended Browns WR Josh Gordon reportedly meets with Roger Goodell
Suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday. Gordon can apply for reinstatement on Aug. 1 The 25-year-old Gordon missed the entire 2015 season after yet another violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, and another positive test this past March convinced the league to extend his suspension.
Steelers release veteran tight end Spaeth
The Steelers released veteran tight end Matt Spaeth Thursday with a failed physical designation. A third-round pick of the Steelers in 2007, Spaeth played seven seasons for the Steelers.
Ray Rice pledges to donate salary to domestic violence programs if signed by NFL team
If Ray Rice gets a chance to return to the NFL this season, every game check he earns would go towards combating the issue that took him out of the league. Out of football since the Baltimore Ravens cut him in September 2014 after video surfaced of him knocking out his then-fiancée in a casino elevator, Rice told USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday he’d donate his entire salary in 2016 to organizations with programs focusing on education and prevention of domestic violence and supporting survivors and their families.
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A Conversation With Kristine Leahy, Broadcaster on American Ninja Warrior and FS1’s The Herd
Kristine Leahy, a reporter on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and the co-host of The Herd on FS1, joins The Big Lead podcast this week. Topics of discussing included prepping for The Herd, Leahy's career trajectory and the craziest thing Leahy has seen on American Ninja Warrior.
ACC Network Set to Launch in 2019
ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference will launch the ACC Network – a comprehensive linear and digital network, it was announced today by ACC Commissioner John Swofford and ESPN President John Skipper at the conference’s annual Football Kickoff media event in Charlotte, N.C. The 20-year partnership will provide ACC fans unprecedented access to live events via a comprehensive, multi-platform network. It also provides for the extension of the conference’s existing rights agreement with ESPN to 2036. ESPN is the ACC’s exclusive worldwide rights holder.
Buying or selling NFL's largest contracts
NFL player contracts are a matter of public record, maken visible to fans the millions the players earn annually. Let's buy and sell these contracts.
Jalen Ramsey is highest rated rookie in Madden NFL 17
Faster than Ezekiel Elliott and a quicker acceleration than Corey Coleman. Oh yes.
Odell Beckham Jr. gives himself credit for making Josh Norman relevant
That $75 million contract Josh Norman signed? He owes it all to Odell Beckham Jr. "If I wasn't playing him twice a year, maybe people wouldn't bring it up as much. But now it'll be a lot more media attention for him, attention that I don't really look for, attention that I don't need. The reason he's become so relevant is because of me," Beckham Jr. said.
J.J. Watt Injury: Updates on Texans Star's Recovery from Back Surgery
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has had back surgery on a herniated disk ahead of the 2016 NFL season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Someone threw a rock through U.S. Bank Stadium window
I’m back at U.S. Bank Stadium for PFT Live, which officially opens today. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, someone threw a rock through one of the windows.