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Bengals Miss Chance to Lock Up Turner | Cincinnatti Bengals News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
D.J. Turner’s contract talks with the Bengals are stalled heading into Week 1, a surprising twist given his stellar third season and the team’s offseason success. After freeing up over $10 million by restructuring Joe Burrow’s deal, the Bengals were expected to lock up Turner long-term — but now face tough choices. With Jessie Bates’ departure still stinging, the team may resort to the franchise tag, costing $23 million and leaving millions unused. With nearly $20 million in cap space, the question looms: what’s the plan for this money if they’re not investing it in their own stars? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0109e662678846cd