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Bengals ink head coach Zac Taylor to multiyear extension through the 2026 season

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The Cincinnati Bengals are rewarding their head coach after he successfully led the emerging franchise to the Super Bowl.

The team announced that they have signed Zac Taylor to an extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 campaign.

“Zac has come into the league and worked to develop the foundations for a winning program that can be successful over time…The fruits of Zac’s efforts were seen this year, and Zac is well-regarded by our players and coaches” said Bengals president Mike Brown.

“I know the effort and passion Zac brings to the building and to our team, and I am pleased by his approach. And I think the city of Cincinnati sees him the way the players and I do. He’s brought excitement to the town and deserves credit and recognition for that.”

The 38-year old, who is entering the final year of his current contract in 2022, has posted a combined 16-32-1 record in his three-year tenure as Bengals coach.

The team made major strides under him this past season, winning their first playoff game in 31 seasons, their first AFC North title since 2015, and their first AFC Championship since 1988.

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Packers on verge of signing All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander to lucrative four-year extension

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Jaire Alexander is about to get paid!

According to reports, the Green Bay Packers have finalized their star cornerback to a lucrative four-year, $84 million contract extension that pays him an annual average value of $21 million.

The deal includes a massive $30 million signing bonus, which is the record for largest signing bonus giving to a defensive back.

The 25-year old, who was selected 18th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, has amassed 184 combined tackles, 44 passes defended, five interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles over a span of four seasons and 48 games with the franchise.

He is also a one-time Pro Bowl and was selected to a Second-team All-Pro in 2020.


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Buccaneers to face Seahawks in NFL’s first ever game in Germany

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May 4, 2022

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The NFL is finally coming to Germany next season, and the league’s biggest star will grace them with his presence.

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to take on the Seattle Seahawks at 9:30 a.m. ET on November 13 at Allianz Arena in Munich. The stadium is home to Bundesliga powerhouse FC Bayern.

The league also announced a handful of other international games in multiple countries.

United Kingdom:

  • New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings on October 2, and Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants on October 9 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Tottenham.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos on October 30 at Wembley Stadium in London.

Mexico:

  • Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on November 21 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for Monday Night Football.


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Ravens trade receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to Cardinals

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April 29, 2022

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The Arizona Cardinals bolstered their receiving core in a big way!

The team announced that they have acquired wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and a 2022 third round pick (100th overall) from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Subsequently, the Ravens ended up trading the 23rd overall pick they received in the deal to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills then used the pick to select cornerback Kaiir Elam out of Florida.

Brown, 24, recorded 195 receptions, 2361 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns over a span of 46 games and three seasons with the Ravens from 2019-2021.

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