Bengals News (9/17): Tee Higgins changing jersey number to 5 next year

Matchup of the Game: Bengals Prepare For Fields If Rookie Raids Cincy QB Derby in Chicago
Burrow's Ohio State buddy, Bengals left end Sam Hubbard practiced against Dalton when Dalton was with the Bengals, rooted for Fields when Fields was with Ohio State and admires both. He's not sure how much he'll see of either of them Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati's Channel 19) at venerable Soldier Field, but he knows one thing for sure.

Bengals' Joe Burrow protection plan: Glitches, sacks and measuring O-line's early returns – The Athletic
The quarterback coming off an ACL tear was sacked five times against the Vikings, and Khalil Mack looms on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is Shedding No. 85, Wants to Make a Name for Himself - Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals News, Analysis and More
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is Shedding No. 85, Wants to Make a Name for Himself

Bengals: B.J. Hill for Billy Price trade is already a ridiculous win
The Bengals fleeced the Giants with that trade.

Around the League

Indianapolis Colts to be featured on new in-season version of 'Hard Knocks'
The Indianapolis Colts' 2021 season will be featured in a new in-season version of HBO's "Hard Knocks." The series will premiere Nov. 17.

New York Giants OL Nick Gates carted off with lower leg fracture
New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates suffered a gruesome left leg injury in the first quarter of Thursday night’s 30-29 loss to the Washington Football Team.

Tom Brady on playing until 50: 'I think I can, I think it's a yes'
Birthday No. 45 was Tom Brady's self-imposed expiration date regarding his football career. When he said he'd play until he's 45, we all scoffed, but at 44, he's still great. Good news, Brady fans: He's thinking about delaying his departure target to 50.

Eric Bieniemy says focus on Kansas City Chiefs, not USC Trojans opening
“I am where my feet are. When it’s all said and done, I am focused on the task at hand. I’m not worried about anything, where my name is being mentioned. My job right now is to make sure that we’re preparing for this weekend’s opponent.”

Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson mourns loss of mental-conditioning coach, ‘best friend’ Trevor Moawad
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson got emotional Thursday while remembering Trevor Moawad, a member of his inner circle who died this week from cancer at age 48.