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Bengals Rookie Questions Team's Motivation in Contract Dispute
Bengals Rookie Questions Team's Motivation in Contract Dispute originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Bengals have a mess on their hands. And we're not even talking about the Trey Hendrickson contract extension debacle. Advertisement Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart still hasn't taken his first practice with the team. In a show of good faith, he's in the building. He's around his new teammates. But he's not practicing while he attempts to hammer out language in his contract that he thinks serves as a protection to him. He has yet to sign his rookie deal or his participation waiver as he tries to work with the Bengals on that language. "In my case, I'm 100% right," Stewart said when asked by ESPN about how long the situation could last. "I'm not asking for nothing that's never been done before. In [the team's case], y'all just want to win an argument instead of winning more games, in my opinion." Stewart doesn't believe he's the one holding things up in negotiations. Advertisement He even has the support of some of his new teammates, who have reportedly told him that he's going about this the right way. After all, he's not asking for anything that the team hasn't given to other players. He just wants injury protection. "It's made it very easy when the people in your locker room say you're doing the right things. Especially the star players," Stewart continued. Stewart isn't the only one who's having contract difficulty with the Bengals right now. Star defender Trey Hendrickson is looking for a long-term contract extension and has not reported to mandatory minicamp as he enters the final year of his current deal. Advertisement Quarterback Joe Burrow said while all of this is certainly a distraction, it's part of the game. "You'd love to have none, but that's life in the NFL," Burrow said of contract disputes. "We're all supporting Trey and would love for him to be back." Related: Bengals vs. Rookie Shemar Stewart Feud Takes Brutal Twist at Minicamp Related: Ex-Bengals Linebacker Signs With AFC Playoff Hopeful This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-05-2025
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Insider Says Dolphins Should Sign Stephon Gilmore as Jalen Ramsey Replacement
One of the main storylines of the Miami Dolphins' offseason has been the trade rumors swirling around All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. With Dolphins' general manager Chris Grier mentioning their desire to trade Ramsey, multiple additions must be made in the cornerback room by the start of the year. In a segment on NFL Network, NFL Insider for NFL Network and Fox Sports Brian Baldinger called for the Dolphins to sign free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore. Advertisement Baldinger said, "It seems like Stephon Gilmore going to South Beach, that's good for an older guy." Gilmore is 34 years old and will turn 35 at the beginning of the season. Bringing him in would not cost a lot and would immediately upgrade any cornerback on the roster not named Ramsey. If the Dolphins trade Ramsey, adding Gilmore would be a huge need, as their cornerback room would be severely limited in his absence. Storm Duck, Cam Smith, and rookie fifth-rounder Jason Marshall Jr. would be the primary outside cornerbacks. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild-card game at State Farm J. Rebilas-Imagn Images That group is not good enough for the Dolphins' current state as a franchise. It's not a rebuilding year; the Dolphins have Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle under contract. The Dolphins need to compete now, and their cornerback room, other than Ramsey, needs an upgrade. Advertisement Gilmore could come into that room and immediately start. Baldinger also believes that Gilmore would be a good fit and play well for them. "I feel like Stephon could fit in down there and play well for them right now." The 13-year veteran is a five-time Pro-Bowler, with two All-Pros and a Defensive Player of the Year award from 2019 with the New England Patriots. Gilmore has 32 interceptions across 180 games and 173 starts in his NFL career. If the Dolphins did sign Gilmore, it would be his third team in the AFC East; only the New York Jets wouldn't have had Gilmore on their team for a time. Miami clearly need an outside cornerback, and adding someone of Gilmore's caliber would be a huge addition to a secondary that could be losing an incredible player in Ramsey. Advertisement Related: Dolphins Should Give Serious Consideration to Ex-Bengals Corner Related: Jalen Ramsey Trade Idea Sends Him To NFC For Infamous Ex 2nd Round Pick
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22-03-2025
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New York Jets Flight Connections 03/21/25
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Tyler Conklin isn't an ex-Jet yet, but he visited the Los Angeles Chargers recently and he is not expected to be re-signed by the Jets. If Conklin leaves in free agency, the tight end group the Jets will be left with will be the worst group in the NFL. For a team that some expect to run a lot of two tight end sets, that is, shall we say, less than ideal. Fortunately for the Jets this year's tight end draft class looks pretty strong. Could the Jets take two? You never know, but given the Jets current group of tight ends, at least one seems pretty likely, and if the right guys are available at the right spots in the 2025 NFL draft, who knows? Maybe New York, New York becomes Tight End, Tight End. Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Friday in March: Caroline Hendershot - Josh Myers Calls Jets 'Perfect Fit' for Fifth Season in the NFL Randy Lange - 7 Things to Know About New Jets Quarterback Justin Fields Rich Cimini - New Jets regime takes moderate approach to free agency Darryl Slater - NFL Draft 2025: If Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders, might Jets pick him? Sam Robinson - Jets Made Last-Ditch Push For S Talanoa Hufanga Ely Allen - Chargers Hosting TE Tyler Conklin Nick Faria - New York Jets Analysis Details Why No. 1 NFL Draft Tight End Is Bad Fit Nick Faria - New York Jets Announce Start To Critical Top-30 Visits List for NFL Draft Adam Schultz - New York Jets' Justin Fields Makes Major Announcement With Bold 'Untapped' Claim Dharya Sharma - Jets predicted to select future Justin Fields replacement in 151-TD award-winning quarterback Nick Wojton - NFL Network Daniel Jeremiah sends Jets Armand Membou in 2025 draft mock Nick Wojton - Why Andre Cisco is happiest player to sign with Jets as free agent Nick Wojton - Contract details for New York Jets LB Jamien Sherwood Colin Keane - Jets Offensive Talent Set To Meet With Chargers; Is Deal On Horizon? Zach Pressnell - Jets' Justin Fields Signing Dubbed 'Smartest Move Of Offseason' Zach Pressnell - Jets Trade For No. 1 Overall Pick Makes No Sense: Here's Why Zach Pressnell - Jets Trade For $19 Million WR Would Make Sense With Draft Looming Patrick McAvoy - Why Ex-Bengals Playmaker Is Near-Perfect Jets Target Glenn Naughton - Scouting Jets Potential Pick at 7; WR Tetairoa McMillan Justin Fried - NY Jets' answer at RT may be sitting in free agency (and it's not who you think) Justin Fried - NY Jets' interest in drafting Jaxson Dart is gaining serious momentum Justin Fried - NY Jets news: Jets eyeing Oregon TE, Thomas Morstead competition, top-30 visits Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Enjoy the day everybody. More from Jets Lose Another One In Bryce Petty's First NFL Start Gailey Didn't Give Bryce A Chance Even With A QB Change, Jets Lose Final Score: Rams 9, Jets 6 Jets Spoke To Wilkerson Regarding Behaviour Before Long-Term Contract SNF: Seahawks vs Patriots Game Thread The Long Goodbye
