Bengals News (10/7): Balancing act

Cincinnati’s offense has been more two-dimensional since Frank Pollack’s return.

Bengals Notebook: Balancing Act On Offense; Vet O-Linemen Inspiring Up Front
The Bengals have scored just seven points in the first quarter and if they start grinding again Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 19) against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knows where that’s headed.

Cincinnati Bengals to Unveil New Uniform Combo on Sunday Against Green Bay Packers – Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals News, Analysis and More
Cincinnati Bengals to Unveil New Uniform Combo on Sunday Against Green Bay Packers

Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner Praises Joe Burrow, Explains What Makes Him Great – Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals News, Analysis and More
Kurt Warner Praises Joe Burrow, Explains What Makes Him Great

Brett Favre ball thief recounts infamous incident ahead of Packers facing Bengals at PBS – The Athletic
Greg Gall’s snatch from the Hall of Fame QB garnered plenty of attention and possibly swung momentum in Cincinnati’s favor that day.

Around the League

Packers agree to terms with former Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith
Jaylon Smith has found a new home. The linebacker agreed to terms with the Packers on Thursday. Smith was reported to be near a deal with the Pack on Wednesday night and was finalizing details with the club.

Patriots trade All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore to Panthers for 2023 sixth-round pick
Stephon Gilmore has a new NFL home. The Patriots traded the All-Pro cornerback Wednesday to the Panthers for a 2023 sixth-round pick.

Matt Nagy commits to Justin Fields as Chicago Bears’ starting QB going forward
Rookie Justin Fields will remain the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback going forward this season, coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday.

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith’s job in jeopardy after executive committee vote, sources say
DeMaurice Smith’s time as executive director of the NFL Players Association could be coming to an end, with a vote this week by the executive committee signaling the union might be moving toward a change in leadership, sources said.

Dallas Cowboys’ La’el Collins sues NFL, seeks injunction over substance-abuse ban
Cowboys OL La’el Collins filed a lawsuit claiming the NFL suspended him for missed tests when the labor agreement reached in 2020 no longer allowed for suspensions over missed tests or positive marijuana tests.