Bengals news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Cincinnati Bengals:

Recent News

• The Bengals have signed quarterback Joe Burrow to a four-year contract extension worth up to $38.9 million, with $24.1 million guaranteed. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also signed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a four-year contract extension worth up to $30.1 million, with $20.1 million guaranteed. (Source: NFL Network)
• The Bengals have hired former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as a special assistant to the head coach. (Source: NFL Network)
• The team has also hired former NFL defensive back and coach, Leslie Frazier, as a senior defensive assistant. (Source: ESPN)

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2023 season after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the 2022 season. (Source: NFL Network)
• Wide receiver Tee Higgins is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing offseason surgery on his knee. (Source: ESPN)
• Defensive tackle D.J. Reader is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing offseason surgery on his knee. (Source: NFL Network)

Free Agency and Draft News

• The Bengals have signed free agent defensive tackle Josh Tupou to a one-year contract. (Source: ESPN)
• The team has also signed free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt to a one-year contract. (Source: NFL Network)
• The Bengals have selected defensive tackle Cam Sample with their first-round pick (31st overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. (Source: NFL Network)
• The team has also selected wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson with their second-round pick (60th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. (Source: ESPN)

Other News

• The Bengals have announced that they will be hosting a "Fan Fest" event on July 29th at Paul Brown Stadium, which will feature autograph sessions, games, and other activities. (Source: Bengals.com)
• The team has also announced that they will be partnering with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden to host a "Wild About the Bengals" event on August 12th, which will feature a pre-game tailgate party and a post-game concert. (Source: Bengals.com)