AFC North Notes: Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

April 30, 2020

Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he expected to be the starter before the news broke about the team releasing Andy Dalton: “That’s my goal. I’m going to work really hard to get there. That first snap of training camp I’m going to walk into that huddle super confident.”
NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reveals Dalton asked to be released and the team obliged.
According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, a Bengals source said the team had been unsuccessful so far in shopping Dalton for a trade: “Tried to find a trade partner. Andy requested opportunity to see what’s out there and we obliged. He’s meant a lot to us, so we wish him the best.”
The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. reports that after the Bears traded for Nick Foles, there was never a market for Dalton. Cincinnati had some conversations but they never reached the level of discussing compensation.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says again that Cincinnati tried to trade Dalton to the Jaguars but Jacksonville’s interest was limited, potentially due to his salary.
Vikings undrafted free agent CB Nevelle Clarke said he turned down an offer from the Bengals to sign in Minnesota. (Courtney Cronin)

According to Over The Cap’s Nick Korte, the Ravens are projected to receive a fifth-round compensatory pick in 2021.
Ravens signed OL Trystan Colon-Castillo, QB Tyler Huntley and K Nick Vogel. (NFLTR)

According to Over The Cap’s Nick Korte, the Steelers are projected to receive fourth and fifth-round compensatory picks in 2021.
The Steelers also had an offer out for Vikings undrafted free agent CB Nevelle Clarke, but he chose Minnesota. (Darren Wolfson)