Cornerback Trae Waynes agreed to a $ 42 million, three-year contract with the Bengals at the start of the free agency period, but that deal was not followed by an official contract at this point.
The Bengals are waiting to formalize until Waynes can do a physical exam with the team doctors and that wait continues even though Waynes moved to Cincinnati before his first season with the team. The Waynes agent recently stated that the cornerback had been advised not to participate in football or risky training because of this decision.
During a recent appearance on the Behind the mask podcast, Waynes shared his frustration with the process.
“It’s horrible. This continues for me, ”said Waynes, via SI.com. “I signed here, but I don’t really sign here. It was cool at first and I think it will be over and over. Ninety percent of the league is for them. I know Cincy and a few other teams, they don’t always pay anyone or let them take their physique, so it continues technically. . . . How am I supposed to improve, without being able to push myself the way I want to push myself to succeed? For me, the free agent thing was cool, I was excited about it, but it’s been a headache since it really started. “
Training camp is slated to begin on July 28 and it is unclear whether Waynes will be able to take care of the physical before this point.
