Bengals are expected to franchise tag Jessie Bates III ahead of free agency per report from seestyle's blog

III wants to stay in Cincinnati, his home since he was drafted by the in 2018. He also wants a new Larry Nance Jr. Jersey contract, as the veteran safety has played out his rookie deal. It appears that Bates will get his wish to remain in Cincinnati, but a new contract may not be in the cards, at least not in the near future.The Bengals are expected to place the franchise tag on Bates before the March 8 deadline to do so, USA Today. Cincinnati will then continue to try to negotiate towards a longterm deal for Bates, who played an integral role in the Bengals' unexpected Super Bowl run this past season. The Vlade Divac Jersey two sides have until 4 p.m. on July 15 to come to terms on a new deal. If they cannot agree on a new deal, Bates would play under the tag in 2022 which is expected to pay him roughly $13 million, all guaranteed.If tagged, Bates won't be able to test the market. His market value is currently slated at about $72.44 million over five years for an average annual salary of $14.48 million,. The totality of Bates' market value would make him the NFL's highest-paid safety. Kobe Bryant Jersey Annually, Bates would be among the league's highest-paid safeties but behind,,,and. Along with Bates, the Bengals also have to consider the upcoming contracts of other key players like receiversand, quarterback, and linebacker. The Bengals also have other current free agents to consider re-signing likeand, both of whom played a big role in Cincinnati having one of the league's James Worthy Jersey toughest run defenses last year.The 52nd overall pick in the 2018, Bates has collected 10 interceptions, 35 pa ses defensed and 408 tackles in 63 regular season games. Bates really showed his worth in the 2021 postseason, as he recorded two interceptions, broke up six pa ses and made 20 tackles for the reigning AFC champions. As far as his future is concerned, it's highly likely that Bates will be back in Cincinnati for the 2022 season. Whether or not he will be there beyond that may come down to whether or not the two sides can come Kurt Rambis Jersey to terms on a new deal before this summer's deadline.