NFL free agency 2023: Mike Hilton suggests that Mike Gesicki joins the Cincinnati Bengals

<div> <figure> <img alt="Syndication: The Enquirer" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fN34TEzZKRgkoYBxanW6crisgo4=/0x0:5733x3822/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72083915/usa_today_19914201.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK</figcaption> </figure> <p>Could the Cincinnati Bengals cornerback convince Mike Gesicki to join the team? </p> <p id="mkfbGN">Free agency is in full swing and we often see players take to social media with the hopes of recruiting free agents to their franchise. </p> <p id="4BKhZw"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> cornerback Mike Hilton took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon with the hopes of convincing tight end Mike Gesicki to move up north. </p> <div id="pAIjcb"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/mikegesicki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikegesicki</a> you know where to come! <a href="https://t.co/4gaRwdI3BN">pic.twitter.com/4gaRwdI3BN</a></p>— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeHilton_28/status/1636332196553261056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <p id="Rdybzb">In fact, Gesicki seemed interested in the move to Cincinnati. The Bengals have three tight ends currently on the roster and they’ve combined for 12 career receptions — compared to Gesicki’s 231 receptions throughout his five years with the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>. </p> <p id="m3lZZE">Cincinnati ranks third in the league <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">with $28.9 million in cap space</a>, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">Over The Cap</a>, and No. 88 is available. </p> <div id="l7pWot"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/mikegesicki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikegesicki</a> you know where to come! <a href="https://t.co/4gaRwdI3BN">pic.twitter.com/4gaRwdI3BN</a></p>— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeHilton_28/status/1636332196553261056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <p id="HpTxp6">Gesicki set career-bests with 73 receptions and 780 receiving yards in 2021. He saw his touchdowns balloon from two to five in 2022, despite 32 fewer receptions in coach Mike McDaniel’s offense.</p> <p id="PgRGAm">In other non-official free agency drama that could be nothing — N<a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">ew England Patriots </a>quarterback Mac Jones followed Gesikci on Instagram. Meanwhile, Gesicki also followed the Patriots on Twitter — could may a breadcrumb — could be absolutely nothing. </p> <p id="6wzvvr"></p> </div>