The Bengals are getting the band back together. Even Eli Apple is returning to Cincinnati.
Free agent defensive back Eli Apple has made his free agency decision. The 26-year-old is reportedly signing a one-year, $4 million deal with the Bengals.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news:
CB Eli Apple is returning to Cincinnati on a one-year, $4 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2022
Eli Apple made 15 starts and appeared in 16 games for the Bengals last season. He had 49 tackles and two interceptions during that span. Apple also started throughout the playoffs.
It was always likely Apple would return to Cincinnati this offseason. There weren’t many upgrades out there for the Bengals.
Apple became a major talking point throughout the NFL during the postseason. During the Super Bowl, he gave up the game-winning touchdown catch to Cooper Kupp. Earlier in the game he was called for a brutal pass interference.
Apple has made a name for himself both on and off the field, but not in a positive way. He’s been heavily criticized for his social-media interactions during the 2021-22 season. Interestingly enough, he hasn’t been very active on Twitter since the Bengals lost to the Rams in the Super Bowl.
The Bengals defensive back will try and help Cincinnati return to the Super Bowl next season.
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