Jan 3, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) reacts prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY SportsThe Arizona Cardinals have finalized a deal with longtime Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection’s deal is worth up to $8.5 million with $6 million guaranteed, per ESPN.
Injuries have plagued Green, who played in 16 games (14 starts) last season after missing the entire 2019 season with an ankle injury. Green played in just nine games in 2018 with a nagging toe injury.
Green made $18.2 million under the franchise tag last season in Cincy.
Related: NFL mock draft 2023 – CJ Stroud, Bryce Young headline outstanding 2023 NFL Draft class
Green, 32, struggled to regain his form last season after making the Pro Bowl in his first seven seasons in Cincinnati. He had 47 catches for 523 yards with two touchdowns in 2020. His best year came in 2013 when he notched career-highs in catches (98) and yards (1,426). He caught 11 touchdowns that season, matching his total from 2012.
For his career, Green has 649 receptions for 9,430 yards and 65 TDs, No. 2 in each category all-time in Bengals history behind Chad Johnson.
The Bengals selected Green No. 4 overall in the 2011 draft out of Georgia.
–Field Level Media
Brittany Williams
Meet Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s girlfriend
Ciara
Meet Ciara, quarterback Russell Wilson’s wife.
Christen Harper
Meet Christen Harper, quarterback Jared Goff’s girlfriend.
Emily Mayfield
Meet Emily Mayfield, quarterback Baker Mayfield’s wife.
Olivia Holzmacher
Meet Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s girlfriend
Lauren Tannehill
Meet Lauren Tannehill, quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s wife.
Natalie Newman
Meet Natalie Newman, quarterback Drew Lock’s girlfriend.
Heather Carr
Meet Heather Carr, quarterback Derek Carr’s wife.
Natalie Buffett
Meet Natalie Buffett, quarterback Dak Prescott’s girlfriend.
Kelly Stafford
Meet Kelly Stafford, quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife.
Julie Cousins
Meet Julie Cousins, quarterback Kirk Cousins’ wife.
Jilly Anais-Moor
Meet Jilly Anais-Moor, quarterback Deshaun Watson’s girlfriend.
Sarah Marshall-Ryan
Meet Sarah Marshall-Ryan, quarterback Matt Ryan’s wife.
Brittany Matthews
Meet Brittany Matthews, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ girlfriend.