Cincy Jungle · Mar 20, 2023
Bengals were aggressive in trying to retain Samaje Perine
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty ImagesAmong the exciting additions for the Cincinnati Bengals in Free Agency were the departures of some fan favorites.
While he may not have as many big plays attached to him as the now departed Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell, losing Samaje Perine to the Denver Broncos did sting a bit for Who Dey Nation. His three-touchdown performance last season against the Pittsburgh Steelers and his screen pass turned touchdown to spark the Bengals’ 2021 AFC Championship game comeback are two things that come to mind.
Many fans wanted to see Perine back in stripes and per Paul Dehner Jr. on Hear That Podcast Growlin’, the Bengals front office did too.
