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CJ Uzomah, former Auburn TE, reportedly signs contract with new NFL team
By Adam Spencer
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CJ Uzomah was a key part of the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense during its Super Bowl run in 2021.
Under Joe Burrow, the Bengals are a team on the rise, but apparently, that rise will have to continue without Uzomah, a former Auburn standout.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Uzomah is leaving Cincinnati to sign a 3-year, $24 million contract with the New York Jets in the AFC East:
Former Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah intends to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the New York Jets, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Was this Uzomah’s decision or did the Bengals decide they couldn’t afford him? That is unclear at this time, but money is what it’s all about in the pro ranks, and this is a great contract for the ex-Bengal.
Uzomah, a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, put up career highs in catches (49), yards (493) and touchdowns (5) in 2021. We’ll see if he can keep that momentum going in New York.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
