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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. More than half of the 32 NFL teams will not have their coaching staffs back at their facilities Friday. June 5, 2020, even though the league has approved such returns where local governments allow them. Clubs with coaches in place at their training complexes were Super Bowl champion Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Denver, Dallas and Atlanta.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
More than half of NFL coaching staffs not at team facilities

By Barry Wilner Jun. 05, 2020 03:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton answers questions after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dalton views season of backing up Dak as halftime of career

By Schuyler Dixon May. 07, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton answers questions after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dalton comes home to Texas as Prescott's backup with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon May. 02, 2020 10:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass against Clemson during the second half of the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. No. 1 overall pick Burrow and the rest of the rookie class will begin preparing for their first seasons in the NFL at home instead of at minicamps and team facilities this month. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Virtual offseason impacts rookies, teams preparing for 2020

By Josh Dubow May. 01, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

En esta foto del miércoles 12 de febrero de 2020, el quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger (derecha), posa con Mountaineer, el personaje de animación de West Virginia, durante un partido de basquetbol colegial (AP Foto/Kathleen Batten)
AFC North has new look, though Ravens still the team to beat

By David Ginsburg Apr. 27, 2020 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wilson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Two-win Bengals break with past, seek fresh start in draft

By Joe Kay Apr. 25, 2020 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. McKinney was chosen by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Pitch and catch: Round 2 of NFL draft heavy on receivers

By Barry Wilner Apr. 24, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass while Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) defends during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL's shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar. Higgins’ 6-foot-4 frame and superb hands stand out in a deep pool of receivers. Speed is the question, and a private workout might have helped. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Joe's target: Bengals open 2nd round by drafting Tee Higgins

By Joe Kay Apr. 24, 2020 07:38 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Noah Igbinoghene seated right, reacts during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Trussville, Ala. Igbinoghene was selected by the Miami Dolphins. (NFL via AP)
Column: NFL delivers draft when it matters most

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 24, 2020 02:16 AM EDT

CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE PLAINS, OHIO, INSTEAD OF ATHENS, OHIO - In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal

By Barry Wilner Apr. 23, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall

By Joe Kay Apr. 23, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 208, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Orlando Scandrick (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo.The Bengals will be looking to take a receiver high in the draft with all the uncertainty over Green. The veteran hasn’t agreed to a multi-year deal and will be in Cincinnati for only one more year guaranteed after the team used the franchise tag on him. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Burrow to the rescue? Lowly Bengals look for next leader

By Joe Kay Apr. 16, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Bengals released starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, another move to overhaul their secondary after a 2-14 season. Kirkpatrick was a first-round pick in 2012 and started 67 games in eight seasons. He missed 10 games last season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Cincinnati Bengals changing face of franchise with 1st pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:37 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Taylor encouraged by free agent haul as Bengals rebuild

Apr. 08, 2020 05:24 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bengals release Dre Kirkpatrick in defensive overhaul

By Joe Kay Mar. 31, 2020 03:29 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bengals use franchise tag on A.J. Green over his objection

By Joe Kay Mar. 16, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bengals release tackle Cordy Glenn after troubled season

By Joe Kay Mar. 13, 2020 04:27 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, right, and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrate after a 15-yard touchdown by Uzomah during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Zac Taylor's 1st Bengals season one for the record books

By Joe Kay Dec. 30, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he looks on. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By Joe Kay Dec. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EST