Tee Higgins contract standoff and franchise tag possibility lingers, Adam Schefter weighs in with an interesting take.

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, NFL newsbreakers Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport got into a verbal altercation at the Starbucks inside the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. According to the report, Schultz — who is the son of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz — started the confrontation.

CINCINNATI — ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter noted it will be hard for Cincinnati to dish out a new contract to Trey Hendrickson this offseason. He discussed the situation on The Pat McAfee Show as the star edge rusher is set to play on a $16 million allocation in the final year of his contract.

The #Bengals are closing in on a deal to bring back a key free agent, as TE Mike Gesicki is expected to return, sources say. The pass-catching TE broke out in 2024 with 65 catches for 665 yards and 2 TDs. Now, in Cincy to stay. pic.twitter.com/972PlR7UbZ

Myles Garrett Agrees to Mega Extension With Browns, Joe Burrow's Nemesis to Remain in AFC North. Garrett had Previously requested a trade

CINCINNATI — The linebacker market thinned out further on Sunday amidst the Bengals' need at that position this offseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Kansas City is re-signing Nick Bolton to a fresh three-year, $45 million contract with $30 million guaranteed.

The Cleveland Browns extended Myles Garrett to a record-breaking deal on Sunday afternoon. Garrett signed a four-year extension that will pay him $40 million pe

The Cincinnati Bengals are now four years removed from their last Super Bowl appearance. Apparently, the team has no desire of ever going back.

Instant ReactionCINCINNATI — The Steelers traded for a weapon ahead of free agency to add to the AFC North arms race. Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is reportedly headed to Pittsburgh for draft compensation while also getting a new deal.