Report: Jessie Bates Arrives at Bengals' Facility, Expected to Sign Franchise Tag

The All-Pro safety level is ready to start preparing for the 2022 season together with his teammates.

According to Kelsey Conway, he is expected to sign his franchise card to play for Cincinnati in 2022.

Bates will Make $13 Million on Tag This Season

Bengals should have Von Bell, Chidob Ouzie and Dax Hill as secondary.

Bengals & Bates confused about the extension contract in the two previous seasons

Things never looked so cold after July's inability to reach a long-term agreement

Bates threatened to eject the entire season if no deal was reached

However, no one expected him to make an eight-figure salary for the season.

engal is now closer to having their entire roster ready for the 2022 campaign.