The Cincinnati Bengals are apparently a finalist for free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott.
A Thursday report revealed the development, which stated that the Bengals are one of three preferred final destinations for Elliott as he seeks out a new team.
Elliott, turning 28 next season, was cut by the Dallas Cowboys recently and is one of the high-profile names still on the market. He’s also a former Ohio State Buckeyes star, which in the state of Ohio, makes him a tad polarizing.
The Bengals have Joe Mixon still on the roster but lost Samaje Perine, further polarizing the reaction to the report.
Here are some of the best instant reactions to the news.
This 💯
If you're freaking out, just relax. https://t.co/X5I55VWq7D
— Austin R. (@ATMRsports) March 23, 2023
This is just to say the name is bigger than the overall impact, but it’d still be a net positive considering the $
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) March 23, 2023
sorry but no
— Commissioner Yas (@commissioneryas) March 23, 2023
to be clear, Mixon and Zeke just make no sense together at all. That would make me so pissed.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) March 23, 2023
This opinion has nothing to do with where Zeke went to college lol
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) March 23, 2023
Have to keep an open mind about Zeke.
He isn't what he once was, obviously, but he's likely looking at a deal in the James Robinson range ($2M AAV; 2yrs/$4M), and at that price point, he could provide decent value.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) March 23, 2023
Say man all you Bengals fans who were wanting Perine to stay but don't want Zeke… Zeke is an upgrade over Perine. Zeke isn't that far removed from his prime. https://t.co/lPgsFFzROa
— Parlay Papi Chulo Rises (@RKO_2004) March 23, 2023
ZEKE WANTS TO PLAY FOR THE BENGALS https://t.co/fbbJTilbGd
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) March 23, 2023
Don’t love this https://t.co/2vpMll8JhF
— Jay R (@JayRBP) March 23, 2023
Whoa. Ezekiel Elliott with the #Bengals?
What do we think about this https://t.co/3MEGn1XKdV
— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) March 23, 2023
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) March 23, 2023
Bengals are intriguing.. https://t.co/lLHiURC5Mi
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) March 23, 2023
Everyone's going to fixate on Philly, and I get that.
Personally, I think Zeke would be an awesome Samaje Perine replacement in Cinci. The talent on that OL would do wonders for him, I bet. https://t.co/eJeN47kfWg
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) March 23, 2023
Joe Burrow and Sam Hubbard could have their ex-teammate aboard. https://t.co/KyFzKrPH5D
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 23, 2023
Zeke to the Bengals? pic.twitter.com/lARWrM6upX
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) March 23, 2023
If Zeke isn’t on the Cowboys I want him to be on the Bengals
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) March 23, 2023
When someone says they don’t want Zeke on the Bengals: pic.twitter.com/nn8T2AylfL
— Graham and a Half (@GrahamAndAHalf) March 23, 2023
Zeke accepts a Perine role and it's a big win for the Bengals.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) March 23, 2023
Wow it seems the Bengals are actually interested in Zeke… tbh I don’t hate it. If he’s being brought in for cheap, why not
— Sammy (@sammy______G) March 23, 2023
Zeke interested but are we ? #bengals
— Sue (@SueLou25) March 23, 2023
Look idc what you say about Zeke I would definitely be getting a Zeke bengal jersey https://t.co/ALrt7xWIXT
— |#MARV4HEISMAN|BURROW4MVP| (@DavidBush33) March 23, 2023
If the Bengals land Zeke, then draft a guy they like as RB1, would they cut Mixon then? I think they probably don’t feel comfortable cutting him till his replacement is in the building https://t.co/QKmwlJp1it
— Adam Wheels (@ACWHEELS10) March 23, 2023
Bengals twitter is about to erupt with the Zeke news, but im here for it.
— CostaaX (@CincyPlzWin) March 23, 2023
Zeke in a bengals uniform is going to be wild https://t.co/yIDYnoUD47
— Jacob Lintner (@lintnermedia) March 23, 2023
