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Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray and All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins both missed practice again Thursday, per Matthew Berry. Murray injured his ankle late in the loss last Thursday to the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Hopkins pulled a hamstring earlier in that same game. Hopkins reportedly forced his way back into the game […]

The Arizona Cardinals might be without their top two wide receivers, DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green, Sunday at San Francisco. All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins pulled up lame following a 55-yard reception in last week’s loss to Green Bay. He forced his way into the game late, but his ability to play this week is […]

The Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6 action on Sunday afternoon. Most people had this game pegged as one of Sunday’s best, but a dominant performance by Arizona led to a lopsided victory and some notable takeaways. The Cardinals dominated the Browns, 37-14. Arizona remains the only undefeated team in […]

The Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Chargers were involved in a dogfight of a football match during Sunday. After a relatively tame three quarters, both offenses boomed, combining for 41 points in the fourth. In the end, though, the Browns couldn’t hold on, succumbing to the Chargers 47 – 42. However, when we say […]

As the Arizona Cardinals are inching closer to their upcoming Week 1 season opener against the Tennessee Titans, longtime wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is still a free agent. The 11-time Pro Bowler has pondered before on possibly returning for what would be his 18th season in the NFL, but as he recently noted, he currently […]

After spending a notable nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, A.J. Green elected to sign with the Arizona Cardinals in the offseason on a one-year deal worth $8.5 million. Green spent the vast majority of his career in Cincinnati being the No. 1 receiver, whether it was under Andy Dalton or Joe Burrow last season. […]

The 2021 NFL Season is approaching and it’s bound to be a great one. With so many emerging stars in the league paired with established stars, the NFL is set to have an enticing season and future. The talent level in the league will be unreal, but there are always overrated players. Here are the […]

AJ Green used to be one of the most dangerous wideouts in the game. Well, he’s still a threat downfield, but at 32 and after several injuries, it’s safe to say that his prime is now in his rearview mirror. Now with the Arizona Cardinals, the hope is that Green will have a resurgence of […]

Veteran wide receiver A.J. Green is reportedly signing a one-year deal to join Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported Green was nearing an agreement with the Cardinals, noting the deal had apparently been “in the works” since Tuesday night. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the deal […]

Having over $22 million in cap space this offseason, the Miami Dolphins are sitting pretty when compared to other teams and their salary cap situations. Plus, with this offseason producing any number of uncertainties regarding player availability, they may have their pick of some of the best free agents on the market. The Dolphins got […]

Another Aaron Rodgers MVP season, but unfortunately another NFC Championship game loss. Since 2014, the Green Bay Packers have been eliminated at that stage. While Rodgers continues to play at a high-level, the team has holes that prevent them from winning another Super Bowl let alone get to one. Green Bay is projected to be $11,451,306 […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver suggested he will entertain numerous possibilities as he prepares to become a free agent. The Bengals used the franchise tag on Green ahead of the 2020 season. There had been speculation the team might try to pursue an extension with the star wideout, but nothing ever manifested. Now, Green is hoping […]

A.J. Green has failed to get on the same page as rookie Joe Burrow this season, but Sunday may kickstart a connection between the two. While Burrow has impressed in his first year with the Cincinnati Bengals, he converted his first touchdown with Green on Sunday versus the Washington Football Team. .@JoeyB to @AJGreen_18 have […]

Halfway through the 2020 NFL season, a handful of players overachieved while some didn’t come close to meeting the set expectations at all. With the NFL trade deadline looming on the horizon, we could see some wheeling and dealing, which will relocate players in exchange for valuable assets or vice versa. The list is composed […]

There are a handful of Cincinnati Bengals players who want out ahead of this year’s trade deadline. The Bengals were criticized last season for essentially sitting out the deadline despite their situation, and they may look to make a move or two this year. Carlos Dunlap is notably upset with the coaching staff, but he’s […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was hoping the 2020 season would be something of a redemption tour. Green played in just nine games of the 2018 season and missed the entirety of the 2019 campaign. But after a full year and offseason to recover, the six-time Pro Bowler seemed primed to be one of […]

A.J. Green hasn’t looked like his normal self with the Cincinnati Bengals so far this season and he may be hampered by yet another injury. In the second half of Sunday’s game versus the Baltimore Ravens, Green is doubtful to return due to a hamstring injury, per the team’s official Twitter account. Injury Update: WR […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has not exactly had the strongest of starts to the new campaign. Nonetheless, this does not seem to be a cause for concern for Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor. When asked about Green’s rather pedestrian form of late, Taylor was quick to talk up his wide receiver: “His time […]

The start to the 2020 NFL season may have put more pressure on fantasy football fans than ever before. With the ridiculous amount of injuries, fans haven’t had much of a safe route in ensuring that their rosters can sustain success throughout the season. Many first-round picks for fans are out indefinitely or even for […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are gearing up for an all-Ohio matchup on Thursday night in Cleveland. Both teams came up short in Week 1, though they went about it in very different ways. The Browns were totally overwhelmed by the Baltimore Ravens, as Lamar Jackson completed 20 of 25 pass attempts for 275 […]

Since joining the NFL in 1970, the Cincinnati Bengals have made 14 playoff appearances, nine division champions, and represented the AFC twice in the Super Bowl. A Lombardi trophy remains elusive for the franchise. It’s had its share of years of futility, but the Bengals have also seen several great wide receivers don their black […]

The wide receiver position continues to be more stacked than ever in fantasy football. Despite the mass influx of emerging wideouts, some players tend to be hyped and overvalued based on their average draft position (ADP). It is an indicator that helps fantasy drafters see the fantasy value of players and locate at which point […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has had several setbacks in recent years and his injuries have derailed the progression of his otherwise great career. The former Georgia Bulldog recently took a step closer to making his return back to the gridiron. Michael David Smith of NBC Sports detailed the developments of Green: Green was […]

Several foot injuries have derailed Cincinnati Bengals receiver AJ Green in recent years. With the rapid developments of the other big-name wideouts in the league, Green wants to remind everyone that he is still here. The seven-time Pro Bowler is entering the upcoming season with a fresh mindset along with a chip on his shoulder. […]

Receiver AJ Green, who recently signed his one-year franchise tag with the Cincinnati Bengals, believes he can still play at an elite level for at least four more years. “I have at least four, four great years left in me. Great years,” the Bengals wideout said in a conference call with local reporters on Friday, per […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver AJ Green is a big fan of his new quarterback, Joe Burrow. The veteran wideout has been one of the top catchers in the NFL over the past nine years. During that time, he has primarily had one quarterback in Andy Dalton. That will change this 2020 though, with the Bengals […]

Receiver AJ Green has officially signed his one-year franchise tag with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, which is worth just under $18 million for the 2020 season. In a conference call with local reporters on Friday, Green spoke out about why he decided to sign his one-year franchise tag with the Bengals. “It’s best for […]

The deadline to reach a long-term deal for players on the franchise tag passed earlier in the week. Regardless, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was certainly in no rush to make sure the deal was set in stone. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Green is set to play the 22020 NFL season […]

A.J. Green remains as one of the only players that hasn’t signed his franchise tender this offseason. With the deadline looming, Green is not expected to sign a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals before the 2020 season. While speaking on SportsCenter on Saturday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler exclaimed that the Bengals expect Green to sign […]

The 2019 NFL campaign was, uh, not kind to the Cincinnati Bengals. They finished with the worst record in the NFL at 2-14, their quarterback situation was horrendous, A.J. Green was out, and their defense was an unmitigated disaster. But luckily, when you are the worst team in the league, you end up with the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have typically been rather quiet in free agency, but they’ve still had some misses throughout their history. Here are the five worse free agent signings Cincy has made. 5. Corey Dillon, 2001 This move was technically re-signing the Bengals’ own player, but Dillon was still an unrestricted free agent at the time, […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green is fast approaching the deadline to put pen to paper and sign his franchise tag with the AFC North club. The deadline, on July 15, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, has brought into perspective several players who have not signed the franchise yet. Among them and the 31-year-old […]

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins will wear No. 85 this season. Fittingly enough, A.J. Green wants to mentor Higgins much as Chad Johnson, the last man who wore that number, mentored him as a young player. Green told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com he hopes to be a mentor to Higgins much in the […]

A.J. Green is entering his 10th season with the Cincinnati Bengals, with injuries hindering him in recent seasons. Despite his recent ailments, Green shared how he’s using his injuries as motivation for his return in 2020. “Not playing the last year and a half, it’s really zoomed me into being more focused, not taking things […]

A.J. Green still hopes to earn another lucrative contract after the 2020 season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Green is not concerned about his contract status for next offseason. In speaking with Geoff Hobson of the team’s official website, Green said it’s not his top priority: “We’ll see. Whatever happens […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are excited to have Joe Burrow as their future franchise quarterback despite being unable to have him work with his wide receivers due to the coronavirus pandemic. While teams are unable to have players meet with each other, A.J. Green is looking forward to playing catch with Burrow. In a conversation with […]

The Cincinnati Bengals used the franchise tag on wide receiver AJ Green this year, though they have long insisted their interest in reaching an extension with Green. As for running back Joe Mixon, an extension is more unclear. Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Inquirer reported the Bengals are “closer” to getting a deal done with Green […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will surely gun for a quarterback in the coming 2020 Draft, so the next order of business for them is to build a talented pool of playmakers to give their young quarterback the best chances of having a successful rookie campaign. The two playmakers considered key to the team’s success are AJ […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green did not play at all in 2019 due to an ankle injury he suffered in training camp. Many felt the Bengals would try to trade Green at the Week 8 deadline, but they opted to hold on to him and then slapped a franchise tag on him last month. […]