Most of the critics, it seems, just can't fathom how the Bengals might find the cash for Higgins, plus major extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. Naturally, this has led to speculation that the Bengals would still consider a tag-and-trade scenario if the right offer came along.

Duke Tobin on Bengals' Plan to Sign Star Players Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey HendricksonCINCINNATI — ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter noted it will be hard for Cincinnati to dish out a new contract to Trey Hendrickson this offseason.

The San Francisco 49ers could be undergoing some major changes this offseason. "I think that the 49ers and their particular financial situation are open to listening on just about anybody," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday's The Pat McAfee Show when asked if the team might field offers for wideout Brandon Aiyuk.

The Eagles are rewarding Saquon Barkley with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The New England Patriots' chances of landing Abdul Carter may have just gone up. As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, tests at the NFL scouting combine revealed that the prize Penn State pass rusher has a “stress reaction in his right foot” that may require surgery.

The Washington Commanders made an early offseason splash on Saturday. The Commanders acquired Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Adam Schefter reacts to the news Davante Adams has been released by the New York Jets.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have informed All-Pro Trey Smith that they will use the franchise tag on him, thus keeping him at Arrowhead Stadium for one more year. The Texans weren't expected to have the funds to land him,

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that the Cowboys reached an agreement with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa on a four-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Tee Higgins contract standoff and franchise tag possibility lingers, Adam Schefter weighs in with an interesting take.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the veteran quarterback and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to a restructured deal on Friday, ceasing talks of Stafford potentially being traded. Now the Rams get to keep their star quarterback,