Cincinnati Bengals will have A.J. Green on their roster in 2020 despite failing to agree to a long-term extension with the star wideout. The team announced on Friday that Green signed his franchise tender and intends to report to training camp.

Green will earn $18.2 million playing on the tag this season and will become a free agent in 2021.

Green didn’t play at all in 2019, dealing with an ankle injury he picked up during training camp. Still, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor views the 31-year-old Pro Bowler as the key player in his attempts to turn around the franchise.

“A.J. is one of the best receivers in the NFL,” said Taylor after learning the news. “He’s an important part of our plans, and we’re thrilled to have him in the fold from Day 1. We’re looking forward to the impact of his talent and leadership on our offense this season.”

A.J. Green is entering his 10th season in NFL, being selected No.4 by Bengals in 2011 NFL Draft. Since then, Green positioned himself as one of the best wide receivers in the game and one of the best in franchise history.

Green’s career numbers include 8,907 receiving yards and 602 receptions, ranking second on the team’s all-time list in both categories. He is also third in receiving touchdowns with 63.

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Cincinnati Bengals’ offense just got another boost for the upcoming 2020 NFL season. According to the team’s head coach Zac Taylor, wideout A.J. Green is “fully healthy” and ready for action.

Green injured his ankle during the training camp last year and was forced to miss the entire 2019 season. However, it appears that the injury is now behind him and that the 31-year-old will have no limitations once the NFL season kicks off.

“Everything has been positive with A.J. Green,” Taylor told The Athletic. “He’s fully healthy and he’s working hard. He’s been in Atlanta. It’s all been positive in that regard.”

Bengals have the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, which they are expected to use on LSU’s quarterback Joe Burrow. Having veterans like A.J. Green on the field to help him would greatly benefit Burrow and would likely ease his transition into the pros. That is, of course, if Green remains with the Bengals.

Green was mentioned in trade talks last season as a result of Bengals’ unwillingness to accommodate his wishes for a new, long term contract.  Despite the player’s status as one of the best wideouts in the game, Cincinnati is reportedly concern about his health issues, which caused him to miss 23 games in the last two seasons.

Bengals have Green under contract for this season thanks to the franchise tag they placed on him in March, but it’s unlikely that the player will be happy playing out the season under these terms. In case that the two sides don’t come to an agreement, it wouldn’t be surprising that a healthy Green stars for some other franchise in the fall.

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Cincinnati Bengals will have A.J. Green on their roster in 2020 despite failing to agree to a long-term extension with the star wideout. The team announced on Friday that Green signed his franchise tender and intends to report to training camp.

Green will earn $18.2 million playing on the tag this season and will become a free agent in 2021.

Green didn’t play at all in 2019, dealing with an ankle injury he picked up during training camp. Still, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor views the 31-year-old Pro Bowler as the key player in his attempts to turn around the franchise.

“A.J. is one of the best receivers in the NFL,” said Taylor after learning the news. “He’s an important part of our plans, and we’re thrilled to have him in the fold from Day 1. We’re looking forward to the impact of his talent and leadership on our offense this season.”

A.J. Green is entering his 10th season in NFL, being selected No.4 by Bengals in 2011 NFL Draft. Since then, Green positioned himself as one of the best wide receivers in the game and one of the best in franchise history.

Green’s career numbers include 8,907 receiving yards and 602 receptions, ranking second on the team’s all-time list in both categories. He is also third in receiving touchdowns with 63.

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Cincinnati Bengals’ offense just got another boost for the upcoming 2020 NFL season. According to the team’s head coach Zac Taylor, wideout A.J. Green is “fully healthy” and ready for action.

Green injured his ankle during the training camp last year and was forced to miss the entire 2019 season. However, it appears that the injury is now behind him and that the 31-year-old will have no limitations once the NFL season kicks off.

“Everything has been positive with A.J. Green,” Taylor told The Athletic. “He’s fully healthy and he’s working hard. He’s been in Atlanta. It’s all been positive in that regard.”

Bengals have the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, which they are expected to use on LSU’s quarterback Joe Burrow. Having veterans like A.J. Green on the field to help him would greatly benefit Burrow and would likely ease his transition into the pros. That is, of course, if Green remains with the Bengals.

Green was mentioned in trade talks last season as a result of Bengals’ unwillingness to accommodate his wishes for a new, long term contract.  Despite the player’s status as one of the best wideouts in the game, Cincinnati is reportedly concern about his health issues, which caused him to miss 23 games in the last two seasons.

Bengals have Green under contract for this season thanks to the franchise tag they placed on him in March, but it’s unlikely that the player will be happy playing out the season under these terms. In case that the two sides don’t come to an agreement, it wouldn’t be surprising that a healthy Green stars for some other franchise in the fall.

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