The Cincinnati Bengals won’t be extending Jessie Bates anytime soon.
Today arrives the deadline for NFL teams to sign franchise-tagged players to long-term deals.
There will be no extension between Bates and Cincinnati, as the two sides have reportedly made zero progress on a deal, per Tyler Dragon. Bates has yet to even sign his franchise tender.
The Bengals and Jessie Bates have made "zero" progress on a long-term deal, per a source close to the situation. Bates hasn't signed his franchise tag tender and has no intentions on reporting to training camp.