The Steelers have locked up T.J. Watt for another three years on a record-setting deal — which may have cost the Bengals their own All-Pro defender.

The Dallas Cowboys have yet to sign Micah Parsons to a contract extension. The Cincinnati Bengals have yet to sign Trey Hendrickson to a contract extension. And now, the price just went up.

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) walks off the field during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Thursday afternoon was a crushing blow for the Cincinnati Bengals franchise. I am not sure they even realize it yet, but it was a devastating one. While it rema

They encouraged the county's three commissioners to finalize a new lease agreement that would keep the Bengals playing at Paycor Stadium through at least 2036.

Trey Hendrickson's asking price might've just went up. The Steelers are finalizing a three-year, $123 million contract extension with T.J. Watt that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history ($41 million per season).

The Bengals announced that Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish, two players from the franchise’s first full decade of existence, will be honored, according to a team spokesperson. Lapham was an offensive lineman from 1974-1983 and currently serves as a radio analyst. He is nicknamed “Mr. Bengal.” This year will be his 50th year with the franchise.

Ahead of a pivotal season for the Bengals in 2025, defense remains a serious concern, but there could be help on the way in the NFL Draft.

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