Bengals sign WR Alex Erickson to 2-year contract extension The Cincinnati Bengals have signed Alex Erickson to a two-year contract extension through the 2020 season Womens Ryan Glasgow Jersey , the team announced Saturday. According to Ian Rapoport, the extension will give Erickson $4.68 million: Erickson was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract before becoming a restricted free agent in 2019. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin following the 2016 NFL Draft, which is why he would have hit restricted free agency after three years.Erickson has primarily contributed as a returner on kickoffs and punts through his first two seasons, though he’s become more involved in the passing game as time wore on. That included 12 catches for 180 yards and a touchdown last season after grabbing just six passes as a rookie. He also had five rushes for 16 yards last year after not getting a run in 2016.As the team’s No. 1 punt returner and kickoff returner in both ’16 and ’17, Erikson’s 27.9-yard average in ’16 led the AFC and ranked second best in team history. His career totals include 67 punt returns for a 7.1-yard average and 61 kickoff returns for a 24.1-yard average. Erickson figures to be the No. 4 or 5 receiver option throughout the season while fighting with Josh Malone, Cody Core and Auden Tate for snaps. However, Tate is probably going to be a gameday inactive a lot due to him not contributing much on special teams Hardy Nickerson Jersey , so expect Erickson to be active every game he’s healthy in 2018. Lou Anarumo wasn’t exactly the biggest name before being hired, so check out these five fun facts about him to get know him a little better."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABreaking NewsKeep track of the 2019 Bengals draft脳Bengals News (3/7): Get to know Cincinnati’s new defensive coordinator Lou AnarumoLou Anarumo wasn’t exactly the biggest name before being hired, so check out these five fun facts about him to get know him a little better.ESTShareTweetShareShareBengals News (3/7): Get to know Cincinnati’s new defensive coordinator Lou AnarumoMatthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsFive Fun Facts About Lou AnarumoUnder Anarumo’s direction in 2015, cornerback Brent Grimes and strong safety Reshad Jones were selected to the Pro Bowl, marking the first time since the 2003 season that Miami had two members of their secondary participate in the Pro Bowl in the same season.Zac Taylor reps Bengals at University of Cincinnati pro dayNew Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was the prominent name at the University of Cincinnati’s pro day. 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Ross scored seven touchdowns last season, but he caught just 21 passes for 210 yards.Random NewsSteelers WR Antonio Brown could be traded soonNFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the Mr. Big Chest sweepstakes are heating up and a trade could wrap up soon, per sources informed of the situation. Rapoport adds the Pittsburgh Steelers have begun telling that the trade market is moving quickly and to give their best offers ASAP.Browns release veteran linebacker Jamie Collins"We want to thank Jamie for his contributions to the Cleveland Browns," general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. "These types of decisions are never easy. Jamie is a respected veteran player in this league and we wish him the best as he continues his career."Ravens ink TE Nick Boyle to three-year contractThe possibility of losing Boyle to a TE-needy team helped push the process Womens Dre Kirkpatrick Jersey , and probably added a few coins to his pocket. His three-year contract figures match up closely with what Jack Doyle received in 2017 when the Colts tight end inked a three-year, $18.9 million deal with $9.5 million guaranteed. Boyle will become the 15th highest paid tight end in the NFL at $6 million per season, slotting directly behind Doyle.Larry Fitzgerald didn't want to go out on sour 2018 noteWhile the defense certainly had its difficulties (ranked 20th in total yards), the offense never found a rhythm. The Cardinals finished dead last in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards to pull off a most dubious triple crown. Unable to put together a winning streak all season, the Cardinals began the year with four straight defeats and ended it in the same manner.Chargers working to re-sign LB Denzel PerrymanPerryman, who made a base salary of $1 million in the final year of his contract last year Darqueze Dennard Jersey , would provide continuity to the Chargers' defense should he return. He's also stout against the run, but staying healthy has been an issue when considering he's missed 20 total games over the past three seasons.