Bengals News (10/8): Put on notice

C.J. Uzomah is ready for the Packers.

C.J. Uzomah: Bengals beating Packers would ‘put the league on notice that we’re here’
A battle of 3-1 teams are set to square off Sunday when the NFC North-leading Packers travel to Cincinnati to face the AFC North-leading Bengals.

Bengals teammates love what they’re seeing from rookie Jackson Carman
Big praise for a rookie making an impact in front of Joe Burrow.

Matchup Of The Game: Bengals Re-Built D-Line Hopes To Keep Fast Start Going Against A-Rod And His Run Game
Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, his knee still wearing the scars of last week’s kind of fourth-and-one stand that changes teams, pointed to the words that have been on the wall ever since they built Paul Brown Stadium. “The quote I see every day,

Bengals Notebook: NFL’s Longest-Tenured Teammates Meet Sunday; QBs Try To Jeopardize A-Rod’s 195th start
Kevin Huber and Clark Harris, who seem to be the only punter and long snapper the Bengals have ever had, suit up for their 186th game as teammates Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 19) against the Packers at Paul Brown Stadium.

Know Before You Go When The Bengals Host The Packers In Week 5, October 10, 2021
A pair of 3-1 teams square off in Week 5 as the Bengals host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 1 p.m. Here is everything fans need to know for attending the game.

Around the League

Geno Smith does ‘incredible job’ replacing Russell Wilson as Seahawks fall short vs. Rams
Entering his third season as the Seahawks backup, Geno Smith, the coin-flip champion, hadn’t taken a meaningful snap in his time in Seattle. That changed Thursday night.

Source — DEA investigation of WFT trainer Ryan Vermillion tied to alleged prescription drug offenses
The DEA’s investigation into Washington Football Team trainer Ryan Vermillion centers on the distribution of prescription drugs, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley won’t travel to London for NFL game vs. New York Jets due to personal matter
Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will not travel to London for his team’s game Sunday against the New York Jets due to a personal matter, the team announced.

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield playing with partially torn labrum, source says
Baker Mayfield has been wearing a harness on his left (non-throwing) shoulder since suffering a partially torn labrum while trying to make a tackle vs. the Texans on Sept. 19.

Jets sign DL John Franklin-Myers to four-year, $55M extension
DL John Franklin-Myers and the Jets have agreed to a four-year contract extension for $55 million with $30.2 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.