JungleRoar With James Rapien: How Minkah Fitzpatrick Extension Impacts Bengals Jessie Bates

CINCINNATI --  The Pittsburgh Steelers this week signed star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a four-year extension worth $18.4 million annually, including a reported $36 million guaranteed. How will that impact discussions between the Cincinnati Bengals and their star safety Jessie Bates? Bates has yet to sign his franchise tag worth $12.9 million for 2022.Bates has until July 15 to sign or negotiate an extension with the Bengals. Mike Petraglia welcomes James Rapien to the Jungle Roar Podcast to discuss the issue, along with the impact Joe Burrow could have on Bates and Burrow's eagerness for the 2022 season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices