Bengals News (9/10): Ja’Marr Chase claps back at Mike Florio

Ja’Marr Chase responds to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio regarding his preseason drops
“Don’t change my words!!!”

Joe Mixon poised for a breakout 2021 season for the Bengals
When the Bengals and Vikings open the season Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 19), it is rightfully billed as the return of Joe Burrow. But the return of the other Joe isn’t exactly an ordinary event, either, because Joe Mixon is carrying more than the ball as he expands roles on and off the field in his fifth season.

Bengals Notebook: Mike Zimmer heaps praise on Joe Burrow, Riley Reiff
As intriguing as Sunday’s opener (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 19) against Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer’s defense is for the Bengals, the most interesting coaching matchup of the day may lie in the debut of Zimmer’s offensive coordinator.

Cincinnati Bengals: 5 bold predictions ahead of the 2021 season
Some bold predictions for the Bengals this year.

Around the League

Ravens CB Marcus Peters, RB Gus Edwards suffer torn ACLs in practice
Horrible injury news has once again impacted the Ravens ahead of the season opener as running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters went down at Thursday's practice with serious injuries.

Baltimore Ravens agree to one-year deal with Latavius Murray, source says
Latavius Murray agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $2 million to become the fourth running back to join the Ravens this week amid myriad injuries, including starter Gus Edwards being lost for the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt agrees to a 4-year, $112 million extension, source says
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has agreed to a four-year, $112 million extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein on misses: 'No excuses... If I did my job, we win that game'
Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two field goals and an extra point in Dallas' 31-29 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night.

Cam Newton shares surprise at New England Patriots release, didn't think Mac Jones would be comfortable with him as backup
Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton said he didn't see his release by the Patriots coming and noting that he thought Mac Jones "would have been uncomfortable" with Newton as his backup.