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Duke Tobin and Bengals still believe in Myles Murphy, exploring long-term relationship
TL;DR
Duke Tobin of the Cincinnati Bengals expressed confidence in Myles Murphy despite not exercising his fifth-year option. The team aims for a long-term relationship with the young defensive player while managing salary cap flexibility.
Key points
- Duke Tobin believes in Myles Murphy's potential.
- Bengals did not exercise Murphy's fifth-year option.
- Team prioritizing salary cap flexibility for future contracts.
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About half of Murphy’s fellow 2023 first-rounders haven’t had their fifth years exercised as the Bengals hope to take that $14 million option and convert it into a better salary cap fit for upcoming seasons.
Since the Bengals locked up their premier offensive weapons to long-term contracts in 2025 and now have a hefty sum dedicated to a well-stocked defense, the front office appears to be prioritizing the flexibility associated with a future extension over the more rigid fifth-year option number. That makes sense in general, and it especially makes sense after the Bengals really pushed themselves to their spending limit this offseason with the trade for . We talked about the change in approach to spending of Duke Tobin and Katie Blackburn in our recent show.
Q&A
Why didn't the Bengals exercise Myles Murphy's fifth-year option?
The Bengals opted not to exercise Murphy's fifth-year option to prioritize salary cap flexibility for future extensions.
What did Duke Tobin say about Myles Murphy's future with the Bengals?
Duke Tobin stated that the organization believes in Myles Murphy and plans to explore a long-term relationship with him.
How does Myles Murphy's situation affect the Bengals' salary cap strategy?
By not exercising Murphy's option, the Bengals aim to convert the $14 million into a more favorable salary cap fit for upcoming seasons.
