Myles Murphy reacts to Bengals' decision on his fifth-year option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals player Myles Murphy commented on the team's decision not to pick up his fifth-year option this offseason. The decision reflects the Bengals' all-in approach during a spending spree, marking a departure from their usual practice. Murphy acknowledged that the front office had been transparent with him regarding the financial choices, and he remains focused on improving his performance in the upcoming season. The Bengals hope for a significant breakout from Murphy this year, which could lead to a more lucrative contract in the future.
- •Bengals did not pick up Myles Murphy's fifth-year option.
- •Decision shows Bengals' significant offseason spending changes.
- •Murphy is focused on preparing for the upcoming season.
- •There's potential for Murphy to have a breakout year.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ Myles Murphy understood tough business decision
"A tough Bengals contract decision gets a reaction from a key player.
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