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Bengals news: NFL trade deadline buzz, Tee Higgins’ injury and more

The latest Bengals news items and notes to know.

The Cincinnati Bengals now comfortably sit on bye, though that hasn’t stopped the headlines from flowing.

After all, the fallout from the win over the Seattle Seahawks before the break continues to surface, including injury updates to key names and coaches talking about where the team needs to improve.

Oh, and there’s this little thing called the NFL trade deadline coming up, too.

As such, while the Bengals might technically be on a break, it just so happens to be one of the busier times of year for news and buzz, too.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for October 17.

Bengals news: Orlando Brown injury update, Cam Taylor-Britt bullies Seahawks

The latest Bengals news items and notes to know.

The Cincinnati Bengals won about as ugly as a team can win without losing on Sunday, getting the best of the Seattle Seahawks and surviving to make the record 3-3 on the season.

Joe Burrow and the offense started red hot before disappearing in a big way, asking the defense to come up huge in multiple game-on-the-line fourth downs near the end zone.

Sam Hubbard and Co. did just that, adding some spicy drama to whether the team would head into the bye at .500.

Also on Sunday, notable comments from players and coaches, plus the Orlando Brown Jr. injury.

Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for October 16.

Bengals news: Tee Higgins injury update, Seahawks vs. Bengals chatter

The latest Bengals news items and notes to know.

The Cincinnati Bengals have just one game standing between them and a much-needed bye week.

After all, the final injury report before the team plays the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday features major names Tee Higgins and Chidobe Awuzie.

And while Joe Burrow isn’t listed and looked much healthier one week ago during a win, it’s not a secret that the lack of his name on the injury sheet doesn’t mean he still isn’t working his way back from that calf issue.

With so little time left before kickoff, here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for October 14.

An update on Joe Burrow’s recovery

It’s unclear when Joe Burrow will return to the field

After an appendectomy a couple of weeks ago, it remains unclear when former LSU and current Bengals QB Joe Burrow will return to the field.

According to Burrow’s father, Jimmy, it still might be a few weeks before Burrow is back out there. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor refrained from making a prediction.

Taylor added that he doesn’t expect this to hamper Burrow’s preparation for the season. Even if Burrow was healthy, he would not be taking the field for the Bengals’ preseason opener.

Last year, Burrow led the NFL in yards per attempt and completion percentage as led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance.

His passer rating of 108.3 was good enough for second in the NFL, only behind Aaron Rodgers. Burrow, now 25 and in his third year, shouldn’t be too affected by missing the first few weeks of camp. This is a guy who was playing at an MVP level in 2021 and looks like he could be one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks for years to come.

Now, his receivers are only more experience and the offensive line has a chance to take another jump. The Bengals’ offense should be one of the best in the league and contend in the AFC.

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Georgia Bulldog great AJ Green returns to Bengals practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green suffered a hamstring injury over a week ago and is now returning to the practice field

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green suffered a hamstring injury over a week ago and is now returning to the practice field. Green, a former Georgia Bulldogs, is the No. 1 wide receiver for Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ offense.

Green’s injury was never considered severe, but it is good to see him back out there. The UGA product missed all of last season with an ankle injury.

A.J. Green has struggled off and on with injuries since the 2015 season. He’s only recorded one season (2017) with over 1,000 receiving yards since 2015.

If Green can stay healthy for Cincinnati, then he should have a great season. A.J. Green and the Bengals offense has a lot of weapons for top pick Joe Burrow.

Running back Joe Mixon and an improved offensive line should take some of the pressure off Joe Burrow. Burrow enters his rookie season after having a record setting season at LSU.

The Joe Burrow to A.J. Green connection could be something special. Burrow showed incredible accuracy, especially for jump balls during his time at LSU. A.J. Green is a man who has won his fair share of jump balls over the years. In fact, Green has 63 receiving touchdowns over his NFL career.

September 12, 2009; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver A.J. Green (8) catches a touchdown pass behind South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Akeem Auguste (3) at the end of the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Twitter reacts: former Georgia Bulldog AJ Green signs franchise tag

Cincinnati Bengals and former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver A.J. Green has signed the franchise tag.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has signed the franchise tag. Green, a former Georgia Bulldog, was unable to hit NFL free agency this offseason.

Green signed the deal after he failed to reach to a contract extension with the Bengals before the July deadline.

Hopefully former LSU Tigers standout Joe Burrow will have success with A.J. Green, who has never won a playoff game in his NFL career. It’s not Green’s fault, but that could be motivation behind him thinking twice before signing a long-term extension with Cincinnati.

Here’s what No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow said about A.J. Green at the NFL Combine:

Cincinnati avoids a dreaded holdout. Here’s how social media reacted to the news of Green’s signing:

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Georgia football great Geno Atkins donates to help feed Cincinnati children

Georgia football great and Cincinnati Bengals star Geno Atkins donated to help feed local children amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Georgia defensive tackle Geno Atkins, an eight time pro-bowler with the Cincinnati Bengals, is doing his part to help out his local community amid the COVID-19 crisis.

According to Joe Danneman of FOX19, Atkins and his wife Kristen donated $100,000 to Freestore Foodbank. The donation will help to feed kids and families in the tri-state area.

From Danneman:

The gift will help provide up to 300,000 meals and will go directly to feeding families in southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

Atkins has been one of the league’s most consistent players since being drafted out of Georgia in 2010.

The son of former Saints and Dolphins safety Gene Atkins, Geno married his college sweetheart Kristen in 2016 in Buckhead.

More on the donation:

“We were sitting at home and saw a report on the local news about the increased demand at foodbanks due to the pandemic,” said Geno and Kristen in a statement. “The story tugged at our hearts imagining hard working people are now also worrying about what their families are going to eat.

We knew we had to help our local community. We have always supported Freestore Foodbank through various, and we know it’d be the most immediate and impactful first step to helping those in need during this unprecedented time.”

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Maurice Jones-Drew’s new mock draft must been seen to be believed

NFL analyst and former running back Maurice Jones-Drew has a bold prediction for who will be the top pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

With the 2020 NFL draft fast approaching, teams are doing their best to assemble their draft boards while dealing with the travel restrictions imposed from the coronavirus pandemic.

Still, several mock drafts seem to have a general consensus about who the top pick will be: Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU. The Cincinnati Bengals, who hold the first overall pick, desperately need a franchise star to help lift them out of the depths of the AFC North. Burrow, an Ohio native, seems like the perfect candidate to take on that role.

But mock drafts can sometimes be as unpredictable as the draft itself, evident by Maurice Jones-Drew’s new mock draft over at NFL.com. The former running back and current NFL analyst predicts that Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert will be the top pick for the Bengals. “An AFC North-style quarterback with a big frame and strong arm to lead the Bengals in bad weather late in the season,” Jones-Drew explained about the Herbert pick.

If that’s not crazy enough, MJD next predicts that the Los Angeles Chargers trade up to the No. 2 spot, swapping picks with the Washington Redskins, to take Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He doesn’t have Burrow coming off the board until the Miami Dolphins take him at the fifth spot.

And, if you’re wondering if MJD has a crazy prediction for the Buccaneers, who hold the 14th pick, you can take comfort in the fact that he, like most, believe the Bucs select an offensive tackle to help protect quarterback Tom Brady. Jones-Drew likes Andrew Thomas out of Georgia going to Tampa Bay.

But, seriously, Burrow dropping to five?

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Tracking UGA football in NFL Free Agency

Todd Gurley, Leonard Floyd, and Thomas Davis are among many Georgia Bulldogs in NFL Free Agency.

NFL Free Agency is especially unpredictable this off-season. Numerous Georgia Bulldogs are headlining some shocking moves.

In a surprising move, the Los Angeles Rams have released Todd Gurley. Gurley would fit in with the Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more. He was the engine of Los Angeles’s Super Bowl offense in 2018.

The Chicago Bears have released outside linebacker Leonard Floyd. Floyd signed a one year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. Chicago originally selected Floyd with a first round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Nov 17, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass under pressure from Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins is in for a massive raise. New York, who has minimal pass rushing opinions, will have to pay their 2019 sack leader to coax him to stay.

The Cincinnati Bengals placed a franchise tag on wide receiver A.J. Green. The  tag prevents Green from entering NFL Free Agency. Will he sign the tag with Cincinnati and pair up with projected number one overall pick Joe Burrow or hold out?

The  Bengals have released offensive tackle Cordy Glenn. Glenn, a second round pick out of the University of Georgia, is a free agent. At 30, Glenn will have a market among teams looking to upgrade their pass-blocking.

Recently released former New York Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree is seeking a new home. At 28 years old, Ogletree is still productive. He has the speed necessary to be a linebacker in the modern NFL.

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Georgia Bulldogs in NFL Free Agency

Georgia Bulldogs Jordan Jenkins, Cordy Glenn, Alec Ogletree,Thomas Davis, Reshad Jones and more are NFL free agents this off-season.

Several Georgia Bulldogs are NFL free agents and will cash in this off-season. NFL Free Agency started Monday morning, March 16 when the contact/negotiation period began. The new CBA has been approved and teams are ready to roll toward the 2020 season.

March 16th was the deadline for teams to place a franchise tag on players. In fact, the Cincinnati Bengals put a franchise tag on wide receiver A.J. Green. The franchise tag prevents Green from entering into NFL Free Agency. Will he sign the tag with Cincinnati or hold out? Green has already stated he’ll skip OTAs (which may be cancelled due to the Coronavirus).

The Bengals have released offensive tackle Cordy Glenn. Glenn, a second round pick out of the University of Georgia, is a free agent. At 30, Glenn will have a market among teams looking to upgrade their pass-blocking.

New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins is in for a massive raise. New York, who has minimal pass rushing opinions, will have to pay their 2019 sack leader to coax him to stay.

Recently released former New York Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree will look for another payday. At 28 years old, Ogletree is in his prime and will command a longer term contract.

Oct 10, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (47) tackles New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Dolphins released veteran safety Reshad Jones. Jones is a Pro Bowl level talent if he can stay healthy. At 32 years old, Jones will sign a short-term deal.

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