Cincinnati Bengals
FILE - Seattle Seahawks defensive back D.J. Reed chases a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The New York Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, because the team had not announced it; deals are not made official until the NFL's league year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets bolster D, agree to terms with CB Reed, S Whitehead

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 15, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth holds up the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, following their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Whitworth retires after 16 years capped by first ring

By Greg Beacham Mar. 15, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa (65) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Cappa has agreed to a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP sources: Bengals agree to deals with Cappa, Karras

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 14, 2022 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have re-signed All-Pro kick returner Braxton Berrios to a two-year, $12 million deal, keeping the versatile wide receiver after a breakout season. The deal Monday, March 14, 2022, includes $7 million fully guaranteed, according to Berrios' agent Drew Rosenhaus. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets re-sign Berrios, Coleman; agree with Tomlinson, Uzomah

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 14, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
NFL teams ready to spend even with no franchise QBs around

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2022 11:14 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead looks to block against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game Sept. 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. New Orleans usually finds a way to keep its coveted free agents but the cap-strapped Saints might not be able to pull it off with Armstead. The three-time Pro Bowler is one of the top pass blocking left tackles and would leave a big void on a New Orleans offense with several question marks. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Big-ticket free agents could leave big holes behind them

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2022 03:08 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals players B.J. Hill (92) and Quinton Spain (67) dance during warm ups during NFL football practice Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bengals expected to again seek O-linemen among free agents

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:43 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) walks on the field ahead of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki on Tuesday, March 8, which will keep him under contract for the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee, File)
NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

By Barry Wilner Mar. 08, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates III (30) celebrates his interception against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Bengals place franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates III

Mar. 07, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Georgia defenders no longer strangers as they strut into NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 04, 2022 04:17 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Malik Willis' act of kindness makes him darling of combine

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 03, 2022 11:17 PM EST

National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. In an NFL draft where it seems unlikely for a passer to be the top overall NFL draft pick, that means a competition among players like Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett, North Carolina’s Sam Howell and Liberty’s Malik Willis to be the first quarterback taken. They’ll culminate their weeklong NFL audition for NFL teams with Saturday’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kenny Pickett out to show teams hand size doesn't matter

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 02, 2022 05:10 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Deep group of receivers taking center stage at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2022 04:45 PM EST

SoFi Stadium during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
NFL, Nielsen survey finds two-thirds of U.S. saw Super Bowl

Mar. 01, 2022 09:01 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams players celebrate at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum following the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams fans cheer Super Bowl champs at LA victory parade

By Christopher Weber Feb. 16, 2022 03:44 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Justin Hollins during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Super Bowl run excited fans, but Bengals still need work

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 16, 2022 01:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, talks with Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after the Rams defeated the Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bengals extend coach Zac Taylor's contract through 2026

Feb. 16, 2022 10:51 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) eyes a touchdown pass in the end zone as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) attempts to tackle during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Stafford-Kupp combo at its best in biggest moments

By Josh Dubow Feb. 16, 2022 02:48 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay holds the Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NBC's Tirico looks to finish Olympics after Super Sunday

By Joe Reedy Feb. 15, 2022 06:54 PM EST