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 Dallas Cowboys reportedly have no plans to panic and overreact to Wednesday's Maxx Crosby news when it comes to the contract status of their own star pass-rusher. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Las Vegas Raiders inked Crosby to a three-year,

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.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been traded to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter. This ends Samuel's six-year tenure with the 49ers and he will now become a major target for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to sign one of Justin Fields or Russell Wilson before free agency, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said. Schefter says the team wants one of the quarterbacks set so they can move on to their other priorities in free agency,

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

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders are giving Cappa a two-year, $11.2 million deal that includes $5.5 million fully guaranteed at signing. The Bengals announced Monday they released Cappa,

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Matthew Stafford is reportedly staying in Los Angeles. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Stafford and the Rams had reached an agreement on Friday on a restructured contract to keep the quarterback with the franchise.