Why the **** is Jessie Bates not signed yet?

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(07-11-2022, 11:19 AM)Tony Wrote: I don't think the Bengals can trade him under the tag. Unless they sign and trade him.. I've heard lots of reports he ca t be traded on the tag or maybe it is until he signs it...

Bates can't be traded at this point because he isn't under contract.  However, no team would trade for him without first having an extension in place, so a Bates trade would be a sign and trade.