
One offseason ago, the Cincinnati Bengals used the franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates.
And while this year’s potential Bengals free-agent class looks even more dramatic, it’s hard to imagine the team using the tag.

One offseason ago, the Cincinnati Bengals used the franchise tag on safety Jessie Bates.
And while this year’s potential Bengals free-agent class looks even more dramatic, it’s hard to imagine the team using the tag.