The NFL is a funny thing. While free agency doesn’t actually open until Wednesday, March 15, the legal tampering period began on Monday, March 13 at noon. Why?
What’s the point of telling teams they can’t sign free agents until Wednesday but then letting them sign them on Monday? It’s like having parents that let you open just one present the night before Christmas.
As of Monday evening, the Bengals have re-signed linebacker Germaine Pratt but lost safety Vonn Bell and officially lost fellow safety Jessie Bates III. The 2023 roster is beginning to take shape.
Here are a few thoughts on the Bengals' additions and losses so far.