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The second week of NFL preseason motion wraps up tonight, and the groups squaring off are house to 2 of the most important holdouts left to be resolved.
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The Bengals journey to face the Commanders on a preseason version of ESPN’s Monday Night Football, however neither star Bengals cross rusher Trey Hendrickson nor star broad receiver Terry McLaurin will play.
Hendrickson reported to camp on July 30 however has been holding in ever since, with the NFL’s reigning sack king on the lookout for a contract extension. McLaurin, in the meantime, reported to camp on July 27 however has additionally been holding in searching for a contract extension.
With contract talks at an deadlock, the Bengals have reportedly been listening to commerce presents for Hendrickson. The asking worth is reportedly a younger defensive participant and a 2026 first-round choose, per The Athletic. The Bengals and the NFL’s reigning sack king have reportedly been in disagreement over the assure construction of his contract, with Cincinnati reticent to push ensures previous a 12 months into the contract. Hendrickson is 30 years previous, and the Bengals have reportedly provided a mean annual worth past $30 million per 12 months.
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McLaurin and the Commanders, in the meantime, have been fairly far aside of their valuation in response to Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson, however he thinks there’s a center floor for a deal.
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“I think if it can get to $27 million to $28 million in annual average value,” Robinson mentioned, “if you’re getting somewhere between $50 and $60 million in guaranteed money, I don’t think either side would be happy, but I think it is the middle ground that gets those two together.”
Will Hendrickson or McLaurin signal first? Or will both (or each) be traded? There is not a lot telling at this level how these contract standoffs will resolve themselves. The solely assure is that the most important storylines of Monday’s Commanders-Bengals recreation will not contain the blokes really enjoying.
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Browns signal WR Isaiah Bond, gave him lie detector take a look at: The Cleveland Browns reportedly signed wide receiver Isaiah Bond to a three-year, $3 million deal Monday after he was not charged as a part of a sexual assault investigation. Bond, 21, was anticipated to be a mid-round choose within the 2025 NFL Draft however went undrafted after being arrested simply two weeks earlier than the draft. On Thursday, Bond was “no-billed” by a grand jury in Texas, that means there was not sufficient proof to cost him. As a part of that diligence, the crew apparently had Bond undergo an impartial polygraph take a look at, per crew normal supervisor Andrew Berry.
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Caleb Williams appears sharp on first drive as Bears shine: The Chicago Bears offense has gotten some combined opinions in camp, but it surely was buzzing to start out Sunday evening’s preseason recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Bills. Caleb Williams seemed instantly comfy, throwing with nice timing and finishing 5 of 6 passes for 97 yards and a landing on the opening drive. The second drive was a three-and-out, but it surely wasn’t all his fault, and the Bears’ offense seemed crisp when he was on the sector. That’s a promising signal below first-year coach Ben Johnson, who’s anticipated to get essentially the most of out Williams and the Bears.
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Browns to call beginning QB this week: Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski plans to name a starting quarterback for Week 1 forward of the crew’s closing preseason recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, the crew introduced on Sunday. It’s unclear when that will be introduced particularly, however Stefanski mentioned the crew is utilizing this week as a gown rehearsal for the common season. Joe Flacco is the favourite to win the job, although rookie third-round choose Dillon Gabriel had a solid preseason debut on Saturday, choose 6 and confusing postgame comments apart. Shedeur Sanders and Kenny Pickett have battled accidents just lately, and it stays to be seen the place they will in the end slot on the depth chart.
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Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler have ups and downs for Saints: Tyler Shough acquired his first preseason begin of his NFL profession on Sunday. On his first possession, the New Orleans Saints confronted a third-and-30 in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars. That’s largely how the primary half went for Shough, who accomplished 9 of 12 passes for 66 yards within the first half. He wasn’t horrible, but it surely additionally wasn’t an outing that ought to trigger Saints head coach Kellen Moore to instantly identify him the Week 1 starter. Spencer Rattler, in the meantime, accomplished 18 of 24 passes for 199 yards, one landing and one interception, in opposition to the Jaguars’ reserves. Perhaps that is sufficient for him to win the job?
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