Cincinnati Bengals' Jessie Bates III speaks with reporters prior to a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates III walks on the field before the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Bates, who has been in a contract dispute with the team, reported to camp Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, and signed a one-year contract with the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)