Cincinnati Bengals
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Bengals RB Joe Mixon facing civil suit from neighbor
www.espn.com Bengals RB Mixon facing civil suit from neighborBengals RB Joe Mixon is facing a civil lawsuit related to the shooting of his teenage neighbor, according to court records
> Mixon was not charged and was never considered a suspect, Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers said in March when Lamonte Brewer was charged. However, in the lawsuit filed Thursday, the family claims that Mixon supplied the bullets and Zastava M92 gun that was matched to the weapon used in the shooting. The plaintiffs suing Mixon allege that the running back has "had many opportunities to settle" the claims but "has taken no responsibility for any of the harm that he has caused," leading to the lawsuit.
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Bengals’ Joe Burrow likely out 'several weeks' with calf strain
www.espn.com Burrow likely out 'several weeks' with calf strainBengals coach Zac Taylor told reporters Friday that he expects quarterback Joe Burrow to be sidelined "several weeks" due to a calf strain suffered in Thursday's practice.
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> Burrow was carted off the field with the injury during Thursday's practice. He was rolling to his right during drills when he pulled up short in what appeared to be a noncontact injury and was later carted off the field. > > This is the third straight training camp that Burrow has dealt with an injury. In 2021, Burrow was recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee that ended his rookie season in 2020, when he entered the league during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, Burrow suffered a ruptured appendix that required surgery days before the start of training camp. On Wednesday, one day before Burrow was carted off the practice field, he was asked about being healthy and having a normal training camp for the first time in his career. > > "Knock on wood — I feel great," Burrow said. "This time last year I was sitting in a hospital bed. It's good to be out there with the guys. Excited about where we're at."
- www.espn.com Bengals' Burrow carted off field with calf injury
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had to take a cart off the practice field after injuring his calf in practice, coach Zac Taylor told reporters Thursday.
- www.espn.com Bengals bracing for 'challenge' of stars' new deals
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is among the team's stars up for contract extensions this year, while Cincinnati's two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is eligible for a new deal next year, as the club takes aim at its first Super Bowl title.
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> Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Tee Higgins and linebacker Logan Wilson are up for extensions this year, while two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is eligible for a new deal next year. > > At its annual media luncheon Monday, Brown said keeping all of the team's top players could be a challenge given the salary cap constraints.
- www.espn.com RB Mixon restructures deal to stay with Bengals
Joe Mixon agreed to restructure his $9.4 million nonguaranteed deal for next season to remain with the Bengals.
- www.espn.com Ex-RB Dillon rips Bengals' ring of honor process
Former Bengals running back Corey Dillon took shots at how the team honors its former players in an interview published by The Athletic on Thursday.
- www.espn.com Kelce to Chase: Don't ever disrespect Mahomes
Travis Kelce says he understands Ja'Marr Chase wanting to stick up for Joe Burrow but by dissing Patrick Mahomes he better be ready to back up his "bold" talk.