AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
NFL Trade Rumors
Bengals
Bengals QB Joe Burrow has been fond of how the team has operated this season following his restructure and trade for DT Dexter Lawrence: “The front office has taken a lot of heat from the fans, the public, the media. We can put all of that behind us. They went and made it happen.” (Paul Dehner)
Dehner believes the Bengals would have looked for a larger restructure on Burrow’s deal if they had another big move to make.
As far as depth goes, Dehner expects Cincinnati to look to add at LB, CB or OT via a trade or free agency.
Overall, Dehner doesn’t see another big move happening despite the cap space, but rather just the Bengals keeping space for contingency plans and potential rollover for 2027.
Browns
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders said he isn’t focused on the competition between him and QB Deshaun Watson and said that he’s trying to improve on a daily basis and learn the new scheme.