Bengals start in Orange on September 8 with Orange Out against Patriots
To celebrate this new tradition, the Bengals are designing a 2024 season shirt with proceeds going to the Freestore Foodbank. Fans who attend Taste of the Bengals on Wednesday, August 28 will have the first opportunity to purchase the limited edition shirt before it goes on sale at the Bengals Pro Shop on September 1. For more information on Taste of the Bengals, visit give.freestorefoodbank.org/event/2024-taste-of-the-bengals/e592780.
Evan McPherson looks to the future: “I feel like this means this organization has confidence in me”
“I couldn’t have described it better than what’s happening right now,” McPherson said shortly after the Bengals’ walkthrough on Friday ahead of Saturday’s preseason game (1 p.m., Cincinnati, Channel 19) against the Bears.
Reports: Bengals extend All-Time Postseason K Evan McPherson
McPherson, a 2021 fifth-round draft pick out of the University of Florida, came to Paycor Stadium as the Bengals’ best long-range kicker and one of the NFL’s best. His club-record 21 field goals of at least 50 yards is the most of any NFL kicker in his first three seasons. He is also tied with Pittsburgh’s Chris Boswell and Arizona’s Matt Prater for most 50-yard kicks in the last three years.
Short hits from Bengals-Bears training: Joe Burrow ready for the opening game
“It’s good to learn what works and what doesn’t work for us in this environment against another team,” Taylor said. “As it’s gotten harder and harder as practice has gone on, it’s good to get a feel for what passes are most advantageous for us. That way we can run the ball. And the stance, just keeping your feet under you. The grass gets a little loose when it’s on like that. I thought it would be good to learn from that.”
Source – Bengals T D’ante Smith suffered a patellar tendon injury
Smith was the second Bengals player to suffer a patella injury during a joint practice. He went down about 10 minutes after running back Chris Evans suffered a torn patellar tendon. Evans, a fourth-year reserve, will also miss the entire season.
Bengals running back misses entire regular season due to torn patellar tendon after injury in joint practice – CBSSports.com
The Cincinnati Bengals suffered the loss of their running back and possibly their kick returner for the 2024 season. Chris Evans, a 2021 sixth-round pick out of Michigan, will reportedly miss the entire regular season (per Bleacher Report) after suffering a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
Bengals and kicker Evan McPherson agree to a 3-year, $16.5 million contract extension
McPherson, a fifth-round pick out of Florida in 2021, has cashed in since entering the NFL. He has converted 78 of 93 total field goal attempts, including just one miss inside 40 yards, and 126 of 132 point-after attempts. The Bengals kicker has hit 21 of 28 from 50-plus yards, with a career-high 59.
Insider analyzes Ja’Marr Chase’s contract saga with the Bengals
Still, I get the impression that Chase’s side was in no particular hurry to get a deal done, and I think there are two reasons for that, which play into each other. First, Justin Jefferson’s deal, which costs $35 million per year, is so far above market value to date that it complicates negotiations for the other remaining high-end receivers. Second, waiting for CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk could provide more clarity.
Offensive lineman named as player the Bengals should put on the trade list
This year, the NFL trade deadline is November 5. Until then, the Cincinnati Bengals can make trades with other teams if they want. One player they should trade, according to Bleacher Report, is offensive lineman Jackson Carman, who has been with the team for four years.
Former All-Pro receiver makes WILD statement about Bengals rookie Jermaine Burton
Former All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant praised Burton on Twitter/X, but also said, “I wish he was on a team other than the Bengals. In the right situation, he can stand out immediately.”
Bears Camp Report: Caleb Williams and Co. shine in joint training against the Bengals
On one hand, he’s joining an offense coached by a veteran coordinator, Shane Waldron, while surrounded by weapons including receivers DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze, tight end Cole Kmet and running back D’Andre Swift. On the other hand, Williams is expected to be the long-awaited savior for Chicago’s top team playing in the country’s third-largest market. The translation? Patience won’t be in abundance.
