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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. […]

The NFL announced the All-Decade team and there were some very deserving players on the list like Tom Brady and Aaron Donald. With every list, including this All-Decade team, it seems there are always a few snubs that probably should have also found a way into the mix. Let’s look at the five biggest snubs […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing A.J. Green back for a 10th season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Bengals will use the franchise tag on the veteran wide receiver. The move means that Green will return to the Bengals for their rebuild next season. Cincinnati holds the N0. 1 overall pick in the […]

The 2020 NFL Draft class is one of the deepest in recent history at the wide receiver, which will greatly impact the free agents at the position. There are some very good starters available, but the market may not be as kind to them as they would like. Here are the ten best. 10. Devin […]

Joe Burrow is not even a member of the Cincinnati Bengals yet, but he is already getting his way. The LSU quarterback, who is widely expected to be taken by the Bengals with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft in April, made it clear at the Scouting Combine that he wants Cincinnati to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are planning to exercise the franchise tag on star wide receiver A.J. Green, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN: The Bengals currently plan to franchise tag wide receiver A.J. Green, as they want him in Cincinnati in 2020 either through the tag or a longer deal, sources told @DanGrazianoESPN and me. A good […]

The Cincinnati Bengals would like to retain A.J. Green this offseason and that might have to come by way of the franchise tag. In a piece for CBS Sports highlighting players that could be tagged, Jason La Canfora believes that Green will likely be tagged by Cincinnati. Prior to the 2019 season, Green was hoping […]

The Cincinnati Bengals would like to re-sign wide receiver A.J. Green and extend running back Joe Mixon, but due to the new CBA negotiations, contract talks between Green and Mixon have stalled, according to Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Bengals plan on using their franchise tag on Green if they can’t come to […]

The NFL’s free agency period begins on Wednesday, March 18, when the new league year starts at 4 p.m. After then, teams are free to negotiate with and sign available players. Teams with cap space often try to upgrade their rosters in free agency. However, sometimes new signings backfire, and teams get stuck with bad […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 49 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 49 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 49 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan review the best players on NFL.com’s Top […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green is one of the most interesting impending free agents in the NFL. We all know that when Green is healthy, he is one of the league’s most dynamic wide receivers, as evidenced by the fact that he made the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons […]

The talk of the Cincinnati Bengals offseason has been whether or not they are going to select Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But A.J. Green is also an interesting storyline that could determine the type of offseason the Bengals have. In an article for ESPN, Jeremy Fowler spoke […]

It looks like the New England Patriots won’t be signing A.J. Green after all. The Patriots had a somewhat disappointing 2019 season. A lot of the blame was placed on the receiving core. That sounds ridiculous considering they went 12-4 and won the AFC East once again. However, after an 8-0 start to the season, […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green did not play a single snap in 2019 due to an ankle injury, but he is still one of the more attractive free agents on the market. A host of teams will be looking to upgrade their receiving corps via the NFL Draft or free agency, but there are […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 48 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 48 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 48 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss the latest reports about where the […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly looking to go big-game hunting this offseason with rumors suggesting that they are looking to bring in either Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry or Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. However, it seems former NFL coach Eric Mangini is not completely sold on the idea. Mangini had […]

The New England Patriots are in desperate need of a wide receiver, and with Cincinnati Bengals veteran A.J. Green set to hit free agency, his name has naturally been mentioned as a possibility. But Patriots fans probably shouldn’t count on it, at least according to NFL writer Gregg Rosenthal. Why? Because Rosenthal thinks Green will […]

The New England Patriots are attempting to convince Tom Brady to stay in Foxborough and they’ll need to add some offensive weapons to do so. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, New England is eyeing AJ Green and Hunter Henry in free agency. 🐐🔙 …with help pic.twitter.com/yklKofTZB1 — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 13, 2020 The […]

It’s no secret that the New Orleans Saints have one of, if not the best receiver in football in Michael Thomas. He has some of the best hands in football, is a touchdown beast, and is a good enough skill player to build an entire team around. By his standards, he had a relative quiet […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was one of the league’s preeminent players during the previous decade. However,  he sat out the entire 2019 campaign after sustaining torn ligaments in his ankle. With that in mind, his addition for the 2020 campaign could be a major coup to any offense in the league. And NFL […]

The NFC North was top-heavy during the 2019 season with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings both making the playoffs. The Chicago Bears couldn’t get consistent play out of Mitchell Trubisky which caused them to struggle, and Matthew Stafford’s injury derailed any hope for the Lions. Each team in the NFC North believes with […]

Thursday, April 23 is the day that Joe Burrow is expected to be drafted No. 1 overall to the Cincinnati Bengals. Burrow led LSU to an undefeated season that ended in a National Championship. The Bengals finished with just two wins under first year head coach Zac Taylor. The Bengals struggled at many positions in […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is set to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and while a name like his would typically be a blockbuster target for many teams, Green actually comes with a couple of major caveats. As talented as Green is, he is an injury risk. He did not play at all […]

The New England Patriots are in desperate need of help at wide receiver, and Pro Football Focus has found the perfect target for them this offseason. Anthony Treash of Pro Football Focus names A.J. Green as someone the Patriots should be pursuing come March, and based on the way New England’s passing game looked in […]

The Green Bay Packers are in need of some help in their receiving corps, and Pro Football Focus has the answer. With free agency approaching in March, Anthony Treash of Pro Football Focus names wide receiver A.J. Green as a target the Packers must pursue. Treash notes that Davante Adams was Aaron Rodgers’ only truly […]

It doesn’t take rocket science to figure out that the New England Patriots need help at wide receiver. Football analytics firm Pro Football Focus would tell you that. Entering the 2020 offseason, PFF has wide receiver as a team need for the Patriots. They see A.J. Green as a natural fit for them in free […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green told Elsie Jesse of WLWT that he doesn’t want to play under the franchise tag next season. He did admit it would be hard to turn down the money that comes along with the tag, but he doesn’t think it’s the best business decision for the Bengals. AJ Green […]

The Cincinnati Bengals appear to be set to usher in significant changes under center this offseason. Regardless, it seems they’re hoping to keep their supporting cast on offense intact, starting with wide receiver AJ Green. Take note: AJ Green is coming off a lost year in the 2019 NFL season due to an ankle injury. […]

The Washington Redskins have already made some big changes this offseason by bringing in Ron Rivera to be their new head coach. This has been a team that has been the laughing stock of the NFL for the last few years, but it feels like they finally might be turning the corner. The Redskins will […]

The New England Patriots are coming off of their earliest playoff exit in a decade, as they were eliminated from the Wild Card Round by the Tennessee Titans earlier this month. During the 20-13 loss, it was painfully obvious that the Patriots were lacking offensive talent. Sure, injuries played a role, but New England certainly […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking to end the 2019 NFL season on a high note against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. It seems any hope of wide receiver AJ Green making his debut can now officially be erased. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Bengals have opted to place him on […]

A.J. Green is sticking to his word. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver will not play in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins, the team officially announced. Earlier in the week, Green said he is unlikely to play in the last two weeks of the season, meaning that he won’t play a down for the entirety […]

Will A.J. Green stay, or will he go? That’s the question surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals’ organization. The 31-year-old star wide receiver will finish his 2019 season without a down played. Green suffered an injury in training camp, which included tearing multiple ligaments in his left ankle. What was once a timetable of a few months […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is getting set to hit free agency this off-season, but he might not go anywhere. According to Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals will attempt to slap a franchise tag on Green if they are unable to reach an agreement with him before free agency opens in […]

By now, you have probably concluded that we won’t be seeing A.J. Green in 2019. On Tuesday, we heard it straight from the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver’s mouth: he probably won’t be playing in either of the final two games. Green suffered an ankle injury early in training camp and was initially supposed to be […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has not played all season long with an ankle injury. He will not return in Week 15 either. With two weeks left in the season and the Bengals playing for draft positioning, the general belief is that Green will not return for the rest of 2019. However, there is […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding when Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green would make his 2019 NFL season debut. It seems it will not be happening in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. According to Jay Morrison of The Athletic, head coach Zac Taylor says Green has been ruled out for the road […]