SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
TRAE WAYNES
WATCH: Trae Waynes reacts to Goodell's apology to Kaepernick Waynes is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression
Defense has largely fueled Minnesota’s success since Mike Zimmer was hired as head coachAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Burrow, Bengals look to improve on 2019 fiasco
After historically bad first season under coach Zac Taylor — only second team in club history to go 2-14 — the Bengals went out of character and splurged in free agency to overhaul...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures
Contract extensions for quarterback Kirk Cousins, head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman this year have left no doubt about the Minnesota Vikings' belief they can...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Spartan Trae Waynes to miss extended time after pec surgery Former Michigan State star Trae Waynes is having a rough start to his year with the Cincinnati Bengals. Waynes underwent surgery to repair a...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Trae Waynes to miss significant portion of 2020 season with pectoral injury How does this affect the Vikings? Glad you asked.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • DAILYNORSEMAN.COM
Bengals CB Trae Waynes has surgery on chest muscle
Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes had surgery for a torn pectoral muscle, a significant setback to a defense in transitionAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Around the AFC North: Injury to Trae Waynes a Blow for Bengals Defense Trae Waynes reportedly could miss up to two months. Baker Mayfield says he ‘lost himself’ last season. Minkah Fitzpatrick eyes at least six...
AUGUST 17, 2020 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Recovering from surgery Waynes (chest) is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2020 season after having surgery on a torn pectoral, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The Bengals might consider placing him on injured reserve, which would free up a roster spot while making Waynes ineligible for the first eight weeks of the season. The 2015 first-round pick signed a three-year, $42 million contract in March, after starting 53 games for Minnesota over the past five seasons. The Bengals may need LeShaun Sims or Darius Phillips to step in as a starting outside cornerback across from William Jackson. The original plan called for Jackson and Waynes lining up outside while Mackensie Alexander manned the slot.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Safety first: Smith, Harris are secondary luxury for Vikings
No team in the NFC has allocated more salary cap space to the safety position than the Minnesota VikingsAUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
8 Cincinnati Bengals free-agent CB targets after Trae Waynes' injury Here are some names the Cincinnati Bengals could target in free agency after the Trae Waynes injury.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Who can step up for the Bengals at cornerback while Trae Waynes is out? The coaching staff sees options with offseason acquisitions as well as defensive backs returning from last season.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Trae Waynes suffers 'unfortunate' pectoral injury The Bengals signed Trae Waynes to a three-year, $42 million deal in March. He spent his previous five seasons as a member of the Minnesota V...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Pelissero: Appears Trae Waynes could miss 'good chunk' of 2020 season NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes could miss
AUGUST 11, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bengals CB Trae Waynes facing substantial injury setback Free-agent signee Trae Waynes is looking for a second opinion after a pectoral injury. Per NFL Network writer Tom Pelissero, Trae Waynes is...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Injures pectoral Waynes has a pectoral injury that could keep him out for two months, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The 2015 first-round pick signed a three-year, $42 million contract this offseason, after making 53 starts in five seasons with the Vikings. He's never done better than 65 tackles, 11 pass defenses or three interceptions in a single season, but while he may not offer much IDP value, Waynes was expected to be a key part of the Cincinnati secondary. Any absence could free up a starting job for LeShaun Sims or Darius Phillips, or else the Bengals might try promoting Mackensie Alexander from the nickelback/slot role to an outside spot.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity
The Minnesota Vikings will lean on the continuity of their system under newly appointed offensive coordinator Gary KubiakJULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rock-bottom Bengals get fresh start behind Joe Burrow
After hitting bottom at 2-14 last season, the Bengals are getting a fresh start in training camp with a new face of the franchiseJULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohio Police Dog Demonstrates Correct Way to Wear a Face Mask A police dog in Wooster, Ohio, demonstrated how to correctly wear a face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus in a video shared on July...
JULY 15, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Trae Waynes contract breakdown with the Bengals The Bengals made Waynes one of the NFL’s highest-paid cornerbacks.
JUNE 9, 2020 • CINCYJUNGLE.COM
Cornerback Trae Waynes highlights | 2019 season Watch the highlights of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes from the 2019 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings.
MARCH 23, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Cornerback Trae Waynes highlights | 2019 season Watch the highlights of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes from the 2019 NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings.
MARCH 23, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bengals sign Trae Waynes: Grade, reactions and more The Cincinnati Bengals have ponied up to get Trae Waynes, but how does the move look overall? The Minnesota Vikings drafted Trae Waynes 11th...
MARCH 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Bengals agree to terms on three-year, $42 million deal with Trae Waynes The Bengals are making a splash. After franchising receiver A.J. Green earlier in the week, they agreed to terms with nose tackle D.J. Reade...
MARCH 17, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Vikings reportedly losing Trae Waynes to the Bengals After five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, free-agent cornerback Trae Waynes is reportedly taking on a new adventure and signing with th...
MARCH 17, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
