The underlying thing here? Burrow’s priority is chasing championships. As long as the Bengals show they’ll provide the resources to put him in that position consistently, everything will be fine. So they should do that, rather than find out what happens if they don’t.

Bengals veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade after six seasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Pratt, 28, led the Bengals in tackles last season, adding two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Colin Cowherd on Joe Burrow: "It's very hard to miss the playoffs when you have a great quarterback. One team that happened this year: Cincinnati."