The Cincinnati Bengals are set to lose Jessie Bates III this offseason. It’s a tough position the team will be placed in with other priorities at the forefront of their mind.
Retaining talents like Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase, along with those like Logan Wilson on the defensive side of the ball should be the play for the front office.
Unfortunately, that could mean their former second-round draft pick slips away. In further disappointment, he may join the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson, whom Bates shares an agent with.
“Bengals safety Jessie Bates III, a 2020 second-team All-Pro, would love to play with Watson if he hits the market.