***NFL Free Agency News & Signings Thread***

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(05-04-2024, 12:28 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I was disappointed with no G in the draft as well. Still hoping for a FA. 

But you should prepare yourself....I think it is likely Karras is re-signed. They love him.

Not so sure about that. 

He will be heading into his age 32 season, and the Taylor era Bengals haven't been signing guys who are already in their 30s or giving guys third contracts. Karras is the oldest player on the team right now. He was also the oldest player on the team last year until McCarron got called up from the PS in December.

The Taylor Bengals seem to REALLY value youth. Pretty sure only 4 guys over the last 3 years have made the Week 1 roster while in their >30 age season. Clark Harris and Michael Thomas in 2022, nobody in 2023, and Ted Karras and Trenton Brown (both with 1 year on their deals for their age 31 seasons) presumably in 2024.