Cincinnati Bengals news from FanSided Daily, Anonymous Cowboys players blast coaching staff after loss to Cardinals. Sep 17, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. The Titans desperately need wide receiver help and the season is already over for the Giants, Falcons, and Bengals. It probably won’t happen, but the Bengals trading Price has never made more sense. A playoff contender like Buffalo, Miami or Las Vegas could instantly slide him into the starting lineup at DT. Will the Bengals actually move the quartet of starters? But he's clearly still got something in the tank (15 catches, 178 yards, seven first downs in last two weeks) and at the very least offers enviable size and experience on the outside. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. One issue the team could run into is convincing the other team to take on his $13.5 million salary cap hit for 2021. San Francisco has been eyeing proven WR help for years, exploring Odell Beckham Jr. before dealing for Emmanuel Sanders in 2019, and its current group is perpetually banged up. Dunlap has been the most vocal of the Bengals seeking a new home, but he might not garner much more than Green on the trade market because of his age (31), hefty cap hit ($13.5 million in 2021) and lack of production this year. This fits the narrative in Cincinnati well. That means they're also headed for another chance to be sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Green and former first-round cornerback William Jackson III, meanwhile, would also "be very open to a change of scenery.". The contract situation. Green, and John Ross III. Instead, they made zero deals before finishing with the NFL’s worst record. Adding draft picks, or just some younger talent, should be a priority. Green Bay could really use an additional vet opposite Davante Adams, even with Allen Lazard set to return later. Perhaps the Bengals do make a deal before November 3rd’s deadline. Only time will tell. Joe Burrow commends Giovani Bernard’s leadership, role within offense, NFL fantasy football starts and sits for Week 8, Closing games is becoming a huge hurdle for Zac Taylor to overcome, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 8: Everything to know. Here are five players the Bengals should trade before the Nov. 3 deadline. Time for a trade. The Cincinnati Bengals are quickly headed for another early first-round draft pick, falling to 1-5-1 on Sunday thanks to a close defeat at the hands of the rival Cleveland Browns. Like Dunlap, Atkins has a rock-solid resume, but he's grown to be extremely expensive (due $30.85M from 2021-2022). 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Dunlap has been the most vocal of the Bengals seeking a new home, but he might not garner much more than Green on the trade market because of his age (31), hefty cap hit … The Bengals don’t wish to put him in obvious run-stopping roles, and there is no indication he’ll be traded away soon. Best fits: Bills, Raiders, Saints, Seahawks. At least that’s what Johnathan Jones of CBSSports.com is hearing. Tate was productive when pressed into a bigger role last year, with 40 receptions for 575 yards on 80 targets in 12 games. The Bengals have holes to fill, especially along the offensive line and on the defense. In the meantime, here's a look at the best fits for each of the players who want out: Best fits: 49ers, Packers, Patriots, Raiders. “I’m hearing a lot of chatter but asking prices seem unreasonable,” an NFC executive told Jones. The Bengals didn’t make any promises after talking to his agent, but they’ve got a couple of weeks to explore options before the Nov. 3 deadline. Brown sidelined Thursday. Geno Atkins could logically be a valuable trade piece since his playing time has been significantly low, but Jones is reporting that the team has no plans in dealing him away and his lack of snaps is related to his shoulder injury that he’s still recovering from. Then just this week, defensive tackle Geno Atkins has expressed similar frustration with his role and wide receiver John Ross has reportedly approached the team about a trade as his playing time has dwindled. section: | slug: nfl-trade-deadline-best-fits-for-bengals-who-want-out-including-a-j-green-and-carlos-dunlap | sport: football | route: article_single.us | According to Rapoport, both sides would welcome a change. In terms of trade candidates for the Bengals, wide receiver A.J. Green (18) just misses a pass as Cleveland Browns free safety Karl Joseph (42) defends during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals are going the right direction, with Joe Burrow looking the part of franchise quarterback and leader a very good start. But the reality is they are 1-4-1 this season, and the three teams above them in the AFC North each have at least four wins. Your privacy is safe with us. As for Atkins and Green, Rapoport says neither is likely to be traded. The Cincinnati Bengals need to keep building for the future, so they should trade these five players before the Nov. 3 deadline. Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the Bengals are hesitant to become sellers at the trade deadline. The likely trade candidates are Carlos Dunlap, A.J. Report: Bengals’ asking prices during trade talks ‘seem unreasonable’, The door has opened for the Bengals to trade Billy Price. Bengals Looking To Trade Carlos Dunlap October 25th, 2020 at 9:31am CST by Rory Parks This won’t come as much of a surprise given the tension between player and team, but the Bengals have had active trade talks surrounding defensive end Carlos Dunlap , as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com writes. One general manager told Jones that teams won’t be inclined to take on big contracts in trades due a potentially lowered salary cap for next year. A league source told me Atkins’ limited role is due solely to the health of his shoulder. And while Dallas has been in a free fall, it's technically still alive in the NFC East and has tried filling that position multiple times this year. And while Cincy has traditionally refused to budge when it comes to dealing aging or disgruntled players, this year's squad contains a handful of big-name veterans who are either overtly or quietly ready to move on. Ross, the former No. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. We can throw in a potential game-winning touchdown that was flagged-away to make things feel better, but he’s been notably slower, unable to get separation and possibly limited while also trying to learn a new offense. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 27, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (19) is tacked by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Trevor Williams (41) and strong safety Jalen Mills (21) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. All Rights Reserved. First defensive end Carlos Dunlap went public with how his role change was handled earlier this month. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Cincinnati Bengals and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Frankly, there may be more trade interest in Tate than another, far more highly-drafted wide Bengals’ receiver on this list. The franchise has consistently placed high value on their players, and it has hindered their chances of making attractive trade offers in the past. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Green has lingered for a while as he plays on the franchise tag this season. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. “Also, there is so much uncertainty with what the cap will be next year that most teams will be more reluctant to trade for a large cap number next year,” the GM told Jones. New England probably needs to get younger but has never shied away from big-name gambles. Buffalo, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Seattle can all justify taking on Dunlap's deal if it means adding a quasi-starter off the edge; all four teams are -- or should be -- looking for a No. Titans should make trade offers to Falcons, Bengals and Giants right now ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field with general manager Thomas Dimitroff after their 23-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. 7:26 pm ET, Panthers' Davis calls hit on Bridgewater a 'cheap shot', Bridgewater knocked out briefly vs. ATL after big hit, Falcons' Calvin Ridley leaves TNF with ankle injury, Pats make almost every player available in trade, One stat proves Cowboys as an all-time underachiever. That role is not available to him this year, at least without injuries around him again or if someone (or multiple some-ones?) CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora, in fact, reported Sunday that longtime defensive standouts Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins, who have a combined 10 Pro Bowl appearances, have already "made it clear they want to be dealt." Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Bengals don’t wish to put him in obvious run-stopping roles, and there is no indication he’ll be traded away soon. Logically, trading Dunlap would make sense from the Bengals’ perspective. Going back to September, wide receiver Auden Tate‘s agent suggested his client would ask for a trade as his role was minimized.