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Apr 26, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals 2019 first-round pick offensive tackle Jonah Williams is introduced, Friday, April 26, 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK

Report: Bengals LT Jonah Williams requests trade

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Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams has requested a trade after the team agreed to terms with Orlando Brown Jr., NFL Network reported Friday.

Williams, 25, has started 47 games (including the playoffs) since the Bengals drafted him with the 11th overall pick in 2019.

He requested a trade through his agent, Ryan Tollner, according to the report.

Based on his age and experience, the 6-foot-5, 312-pound Williams would almost certainly attract suitors if Cincinnati elects to let him go. He is due $12.6 million guaranteed on his fifth-year option.

The Bengals are reportedly finalizing a four-year, $64 million deal with Brown, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who spent the past two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brown, 26, has started 75 of his 81 career games with the Baltimore Ravens (2018-20) and Chiefs.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) throws passes with fans during warmups before the NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals At Buffalo Bills Afc Divisional Jan 22 73 Syndication The Enquirer

Bengals RB Joe Mixon won’t face charges in shooting; 2 indicted

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will not be indicted in a shooting that occurred near his home in Ohio, according to local officials Thursday.

Prosecutors in Hamilton County (Ohio) allege that Lamonte Brewer fired 11 shots at a teenager playing a Nerf gun game with friends in a neighboring backyard.

Brewer is listed as the boyfriend of Shalonda Mixon, Joe Mixon’s sister. He is alleged to have fired bullets from a residence belonging to Mixon, with one shot striking the victim in the foot.

Brewer was indicted on one count of assault, one count of tampering with evidence and two counts of having weapons under disability — all felonies. Shalonda Mixon faces felony indictments of tampering with evidence and obstruction of justice.

Joe Mixon was seen on surveillance footage carrying a firearm. However, he did not fire any shots and is not a suspect in the case, according to officials.

“No charges are being filed against him,” Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers said at a news conference in Cincinnati. “He did not commit a crime.”

Mixon’s agent Peter Schaffer said in a statement that Mixon and his physical therapist, Sean Pena, who was also present at the time, feared for the safety of those in the home.

But Powers pushed back, saying the adults should have been able to recognize the people in the neighboring yard had toy guns rather than real ones, even with minimal daylight at the time.

“When another individual discharged a firearm, Joe interceded to stop the person discharging a firearm,” Schaffer added in a statement. “Joe hates that a young adult was injured during this incident.”

The home in question, in the Anderson Township area of greater Cincinnati, was listed as Mixon’s residence last month when a warrant was issued for him on a charge of aggravated menacing. That case was dismissed one day after the warrant was filed and Mixon, 26, was not arrested.

Mixon just completed his sixth season with the Bengals, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game.

The Bengals selected Mixon in the second round with the 48th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million extension in 2020 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021.

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Dec 24, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (57) on the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Bengals agree to deal with OT Orlando Brown Jr.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a four-year, $64 million deal with four-time Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

The deal includes a $31 million bonus, according to NFL Network, making it the largest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Michael Portner, Brown’s agent, confirmed the agreement to NFL Network.

Brown, 26, spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs. He started all 17 games in 2022, helping Kansas City win its second Super Bowl in the past four years.

Prior to his time with the Chiefs, Brown spent the first three seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, who drafted him in the third round of the 2018 draft out of Oklahoma.

Brown has played in 81 career NFL games, making 75 starts.

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Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) takes the field against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals bring back MLB Germaine Pratt for $21M over three years

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Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Germaine Pratt signed a three-year, $21 million deal on Monday.

Pratt had 99 tackles last season and said in January he was eager to test the open market to gauge his worth, in part because he didn’t play in the base third-down defense.

But he’s back with the Bengals, who drafted him in the third round out of North Carolina State in 2019.

Pratt, who turns 27 in May, has 355 career tackles and three interceptions in 62 games (54 starts).

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) throws passes with fans during warmups before the NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cincinnati Bengals At Buffalo Bills Afc Divisional Jan 22 73 Syndication The Enquirer

Police say Bengals’ Joe Mixon not a suspect in shooting

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is not a suspect in this week’s shooting incident at his home, according to police records.

Authorities in Hamilton County (Ohio) released an incident report Thursday regarding the events of Monday night, when a child was shot in the foot.

According to the report obtained by ESPN, children were playing a game with toy guns that shoot foam bullets in the backyard of the victim’s home when shots were fired from a neighboring residence that is tied to Mixon.

The report says an unidentified suspect fired 11 shots, with one striking the child. No charges have yet been filed.

Merlyn Shiverdecker, an attorney representing Mixon, said he expects the entire matter to be resolved soon.

“It’s my belief that this thing is probably going to be resolved by this time next week,” Shiverdecker told ESPN on Thursday.

The home in question, in the Anderson Township area of greater Cincinnati, was listed as Mixon’s residence last month when a warrant was issued for him on a charge of aggravated menacing. That case was dismissed one day after the warrant was filed and Mixon, 26, was not arrested.

Mixon just completed his sixth season with the Bengals, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game.

Last season, he had 210 carries for 814 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 60 passes for 441 yards and two TDs. In his six seasons, Mixon has rushed for 5,378 yards on 1,314 carries and 40 TDs, along with 231 catches for 1,763 yards and 10 scores.

The Bengals selected Mixon in the second round with the 48th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. A potential first-round pick, he dropped in the draft after concerns about his character. While at Oklahoma in 2014, Mixon pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge for punching a woman in the face.

Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million extension in 2020 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021.

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Former Bengals Chad Johnson watches warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins at PayCor Stadium in downtown on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Miami Dolphins At Cincinnati Bengals Week 4

Florida A&M hires Chad Johnson as ambassador

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Former NFL All-Pro receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson will serve as an ambassador and consultant for Florida A&M.

The school announced his appointment Wednesday night.

“Anyone familiar with Chad knows that he has always been a great ambassador for FAMU,” athletic director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes said in a news release. “It’s time to make it official. I am happy that we could reach an agreement to formalize his role with the University.”

Johnson, 45, will take part in special projects as identified by Sykes.

Raised in Miami, Johnson didn’t attend the school but is a longtime fan of the program. He played in community college and then one season at Oregon State.

“I fell in love with FAMU after attending my first Classic in 1984 with my grandma, and the rest is history,” Johnson stated.

Johnson was a second-round draft pick by the Bengals in 2001 and had seven 1,000-yard seasons in Cincinnati before spending his final NFL season with the New England Patriots in 2001.

He finished his career with 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns. He remains the Bengals’ franchise leader in many statistical categories, including career receptions (751), receiving yards (10,783) and receiving touchdowns (66).

More recently, Johnson was an analyst for Fox Sports during the 2022 World Cup.

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Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) prepares for the punt by the Cleveland Browns in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Bengals re-sign CB Jalen Davis, LB Joe Bachie

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Cornerback Jalen Davis and linebacker Joe Bachie re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Network reported on Thursday.

Per the report, Davis signed a two-year contract and Bachie inked a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed in the report.

Davis, 27, had a fumble recovery and two tackles while playing sparingly on defense in 13 games last season. He also participated on 86 special teams snaps.

Bachie, 25, had four tackles and played in 168 special teams snaps in 10 games last season.

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Sheriff deputies were on the scene of this home on Ayers Road in Anderson Township Monday evening after a report of shots fired outside. A juvenile was taken to the hospital. The home is associated with Joe Mixon, Bengals running back. The home is held in a trust. The street was quiet Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023. House Associated With Joe Mixon In Anderson Twp

Joe Mixon’s home involved in police probe after reports of shots fired

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Hamilton County (Ohio) Sheriff’s deputies entered the home of Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon after reports of shots being fired on Monday night.

Per the Cincinnati Enquirer, the sheriff’s office said a juvenile sustained “non-life threatening injuries.” No arrests were made.

“Our detectives will continue to review this evidence diligently and conduct interviews,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement, per the newspaper. “We hope to provide a more comprehensive update to the investigation later this week.”

Mixon’s sister, Shelonda, told WLWT News 5 in Cincinnati that her brother was not involved in the shooting.

The police descended on a home located in Cincinnati suburb Anderson Township at approximately 8:30 p.m. Deputies placed yellow crime scene tape around the house and entered the home at approximately 1:30 a.m. after a law enforcement officer arrived with an envelope with documents.

Police removed the crime scene tape at approximately 3:20 a.m.

Mixon, 26, had charges of aggravated menacing filed and dropped against him last month.

Mixon completed his sixth season with the Bengals, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game.

Last season, he had 210 carries for 814 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 60 passes for 441 yards and two TDs. In his six seasons, Mixon has rushed for 5,378 yards on 1,314 carries and 40 TDs, along with 231 catches for 1,763 yards and 10 scores.

The Bengals selected Mixon in the second round with the 48th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. A potential first-round pick, he dropped in the draft after concerns about his character. While at Oklahoma in 2014, Mixon pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge for punching a woman in the face.

Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million extension in 2020 and was named to the Pro Bowl that season.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) stretches for the end zone in the fourth quarter during a Week 7 NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Nfl Atlanta Falcons At Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals brass: WR Tee Higgins not on trade block

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Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin and coach Zac Taylor both shot down rumors that receiver Tee Higgins is on the trading block.

Speculation has been rampant about the receiver entering his fourth season, and Tobin said Tuesday at the NFL combine that the chatter is ill-advised.

“If they want a receiver, go find your own,” Tobin said. “In my opinion, Tee Higgins is a good piece for the Cincinnati Bengals. The trade stuff is a little ridiculous right now.”

Taylor also said there is no truth to the rumors and indicated he is counting on having the wideout who has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past two seasons.

“That’s why whenever you see the rumors floating around there, it’s nonsense,” Taylor said. “At the end of the day, I do get to call the plays and it’s fun having (playmakers) out there. You don’t really want to give that up.”

Higgins has caught 215 passes for 3,028 yards and 19 touchdowns in 46 games (42 starts) since being a second-round pick (33rd overall) in the 2020 draft.

Part of the speculation has been fueled by the belief of outsiders that the Bengals will have a hard time signing quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins to wealthy long-term extensions.

The situation also has led to rumors that running back Joe Mixon might become a casualty.

Mixon has two seasons left on a four-year, $48 million deal. He has a salary cap hit of $12.76 million in 2023.

Tobin said he was unsure what the future holds for Mixon and the Bengals.

“Joe has been a vital part of our team,” Tobin said. “He’s been a successful part of our team. Again, I’m not gonna predict the offseason because I don’t have the answers.”

Mixon, 26, has topped 1,000 rushing yards three times in his six NFL seasons but dropped to 814 last season to go with seven rushing scores. He has rushed for 5,378 yards and 40 touchdowns and caught 231 passes for 1,763 yards and 10 scores in 80 games (71 starts).

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Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) is assisted off the field after being injured on a play in the second quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.The Ravens led 10-9 at halftime. Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 217

Bengals DE Joseph Ossai, OT Jonah Williams had surgery

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai and offensive tackle Jonah Williams are recovering from surgeries, NFL Network reported Friday.

Ossai underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder while Williams had an operation to repair his dislocated kneecap, per the report.

Both are expected to be cleared to return by June.

Williams, 25, started 16 games for the AFC North champions this season.

Ossai, 22, recorded 3.5 sacks, 17 tackles, 10 quarterback hits and two fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown) in 16 games (no starts) in 2022.

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