The Cincinnati Bengals and safety Jessie Bates have been trying to come together on a long term deal since prior to the 2021 season. The now franchise tagged Bates is currently facing a deadline on the 15th to come to terms on a longer contract or sign the franchise tag guaranteeing him $12.9 million in 2022 and likely hitting the open market following the season.
A recent report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo doesn’t see Bates and the Bengals coming to terms:
Bates has yet to sign his franchise tag and would be due $12.