FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2015, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals' Eric Winston (73) throws his gloves to a fan following an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Avoiding a work stoppage in 2021 could depend on whether players can secure more guaranteed money in the next collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL. Winston says the best way to ensure more guaranteed money for players is to get them to free agency sooner. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Kroft (81) runs during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. People with direct knowledge of discussions tell The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign tight end Tyler Kroft, running back Frank Gore and cornerback Kevin Johnson. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, March 11, 2019 because the signings won't be official until the NFL's new year begins Wednesday.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)