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19 hours ago
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Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says Kenny Pickett still in QB race despite injury
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Stefanski still expects Kenny Pickett to be a candidate for the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback job despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury. Stefanski said before Monday's practice that the process of determining who starts the Sept. 7 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals isn't confined to the five weeks of training camp and the three preseason games. 'The evaluation on these guys is all encompassing. It goes back through the spring. It goes to what they've put on tape already as football players,' Stefanski said. "I know he wants to be out there, but he's still very much involved.' Stefanski did not give a timeline on when Pickett might return, but said he would be evaluated on Thursday, when practice isn't scheduled. The injury occurred on Saturday during a drill late in practice. The injury could not have come at a worse time for Pickett, who was getting more comfortable with the offense and had his best practice on Saturday. 'He did use his mobility a couple times there and is a fast player. He can really run. So, we'll make sure that he heals up nice and fast and then get him back out there. But I thought he had a good four days,' Stefanski said. Pickett — acquired in a trade from Philadelphia in March — and Joe Flacco received most of the snaps with the first team during the first four days of practice. Dillon Gabriel got some first-team reps while Shedeur Sanders just began getting some second-team work Friday and Saturday. Stefanski said Flacco will get the majority of the snaps that would have gone to Pickett. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press
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21 hours ago
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Report: Bengals, DE Trey Hendrickson make progress, 'not close' on guarantees
July 28 - One holdout defensive end is under contract, but there is still ground to gain in negotiations between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson, the NFL leader in sacks last season with 17.5, is training in Florida while Cincinnati gets ready for the regular season. The Bengals have made progress toward an agreement with the 30-year-old, but ESPN reported Monday the hangup over the amount of guaranteed money in the deal is significant. NFL reporter Adam Schefter said during an interview on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday the two sides are OK with the length and total amount in the new contract. But he said there is between "$6 million and $10 million" difference in what the Bengals are offering in guarantees and what Hendrickson wants. The Bengals finally had a breakthrough with first-round pick Shemar Stewart, their 2025 first-round pick who had been a holdout over contract language. Hendrickson is subject to daily fines of $50,000 for missing training camp. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Hendrickson has been seeking a long-term deal since last year and said in the offseason he was open to a trade if it meant being paid what he believes to be his true value. At issue is Hendrickson's $15.8 million salary in 2025, the last season on a four-year, $60 million contract he signed in 2021. The highest-paid pass rushers in the NFL are all making at least $34 million per season, with Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons also in line for a massive payday. Hendrickson has indicated he won't play without a bump in pay. "When there's a lack of communication in any relationship, where it's a business or personal relationship, lack of communication leads to animosity, and that leaves my narrative only to me with no clear direction," Hendrickson said May 13 when asked about whether he wants to remain with the Bengals. --Field Level Media
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a day ago
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Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson says he convinced Madden NFL 26 Ja'Marr Chase was 99 Club-worthy
The Cincinnati Bengals shared a video in which former receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson takes credit for current receiver Ja'Marr Chase's 99 rating in Madden 26 after Chase won the first receiving triple crown in Bengals' history. "I think I caught my rating, and I called Chad right away and I told him this is the wrong rating," Chase says in the video. "It wasn't 99. I dunno, call Chad. 1-800-CALL-CHAD." "Yo Uno, what's up boy?" Johnson responds in the video. "So listen remember I said you weren't a 99, and I said I'd bump you up after your first touchdown? Listen, about that. I had to play it cool, baby. You know I can't let you get too comfortable out the gate. But the people upstairs at Madden - I went up there and talked to them, right? They've been watching you. I've been watching you. You hear me? We saw what you did last year. Triple Crown, 1,700+ yards, 17 touchdowns, 127 receptions. We all know what you can do. So I'm hear to tell you you're already there. You've arrived. The 99 club. Right now. My boy, welcome to greatness." Ja'Marr Chase is the first Bengals player to join the Madden 99 club The video shows Chase's reaction as he sits among his teammates. "Yes, sir! Bout time, huh?" he exclaims, just before receiving a necklace with a large "99" pendant that Chase vowed to wear during games. In another video shared by the Bengals, Joe Burrow reacts to Chase informing him that he earned a 99 overall rating before the star quarterback did. Ochocinco wore Chase's jersey to his Bengals Ring of Honor induction ceremony in 2023. Introducing the Madden NFL 26 99 club members Also from the Bengals via Twitter/X: Joining Chase in the Madden 99 club were the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley and Lane Johnson, the Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, the Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, the Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson and the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ja'Marr Chase Madden NFL 26 99 Club: Ex-Bengal Chad Ochocinco breaks
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a day ago
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Check out Bengals QB Joe Burrow's reaction to Ja'Marr Chase joining Madden NFL 26 99 club
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wanted to let teammate Joe Burrow know that Chase joined the prestigious Madden 99 club before the Bengals' star quarterback did. The Bengals shared video of Chase, who got a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26 to become the first Cincinnati player in the club, informing Burrow of his new status. "Hey, No. 9!" Chase says to Burrow in the video. "Hey! Hey! Hey! Come here. … Uh 99 overall. I beat you, so …" "Nice," Burrow responds with a big smile. "Cool, man." Chase laughs with delight. The video via Twitter/X: This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Burrow reacts: Ja'Marr Chase is first Bengal in Madden 99 club
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3 days ago
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Bengals sign first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed their first-round draft pick. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported Friday that the team agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed contract for nearly $19 million with Shemar Stewart. 'I can't tell you how long I've been dreaming about this,' he said. TRENDING STORIES: Man arrested after hours-long police standoff prompted emergency alerts A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities' custody Homeowner displaced after car crashes into Kettering home Stewart started 19 times in 37 games at Texas A&M from 2022-24. He had 65 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four pass break-ups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in his college career. Stewart was drafted 17th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He earned third-team All-SEC honors as a junior last season. The Bengals have now signed all six selections from the 2025 NFL Draft. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
