This is interesting

[SunsetBengal]

What??

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bengals-expected-to-re-sign-jessie-bates-iii/ar-AA17g7Vq?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=03c5e9f3374243a1a831adc4050611a2

Quote:ESPN's Jeremy Fowler expects the Cincinnati Bengals to re-sign safety Jessie Bates III this offseason. Cincinnati will also have to consider extensions for quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason, but Bates has made far too many plays for the Bengals secondary to let him go, including five interceptions in the last three seasons. In order to retain him, Cincy will have to spend near the top of the market for safeties. The 25-year-old finished the 2022 campaign with a career-low 71 tackles but also had a career-high four interceptions in 16 regular season games while playing under the franchise tag. The Bengals will have an estimated $44 million in salary cap space entering the 2023 season.