That was on the messages Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai wanted to deliver Friday after officially signing the one-year, $7 million contract he agreed to earlier in the week. “That’s a loaded question for me,

The Cincinnati Bengals cannot afford to pay the talent on the roster, which is why they permitted Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade. Originally joining the team as a free agent in 2021, the Florida Atlantic product has been one of the most dominant pass rushers over the past five seasons and remains productive despite being on the wrong side of 30.