Bengals News (5/31): Just do it

Bengals rookie TE Drew Sample does a deal with Nike
The rookie TE now has a nice deal to go alongside his contract.

AFC North offseason reports: Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers | SI.com
Will missing the playoffs be considered a disappointment for Cleveland this season? Also, Lamar Jackson settles in for Year 2, Andy Dalton adjusts to his new head coach and Ben Roethlisberger attempts to carry his team back to the postseason.

Zac Taylor expects players to know his unique definition of a Bengal
The Bengals new head coach is taking an interesting approach with his new players.

Hobson’s Choice Podcast: Lou Anarumo
In the latest Hobson’s Choice Podcast, Bengals.com Senior Writer Geoff Hobson sits down with defensive coordinator Lou Anaruo to discuss a variety of topics like the scheme, utilizing a mix of veterans and rookies and the dynamic of the new coaches.

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Nine NFL teams with best chance to dethrone Patriots in 2019 - NFL.com
With the Toronto Raptors attempting to keep the Golden State Warriors from a three-peat in the NBA Finals, Adam Schein reveals his top nine contenders to dethrone the reigning-champion Patriots in 2019.

Freddie Kitchens: Odell Beckham missed 'a lot' in OTAs - NFL.com
As organized team activities wrap up in Cleveland, Freddie Kitchens expressed Thursday that he wished new Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had been around more.

Seahawks sue McDowell, want $800K bonus back
The Seahawks have sued former draft pick Malik McDowell, saying he has failed to return bonus money that an arbitrator said he should pay back.

Ex-Jags LB Brown charged with domestic battery
Former Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Cam Newton throwing football, on schedule in recovery | Sporting News
Newton underwent an "arthroscopic procedure" on his right shoulder in January, his second procedure on that shoulder in less than two years.