The Facts: NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Wednesday that LaFell is set to visit Cincy.
Diehards Line:
LaFell was released this month by the Patriots after an underwhelming season that saw him struggle with just 37 catches for 515 yards and the sixth-most drops in the NFL. If the Bengals sign him, the hope is that LaFell might repeat his handiwork from 2014, when he caught a career-high 74 balls from Tom Brady and nearly crossed the 1,000-yard barrier. The Patriots quarterback repeatedly praised LaFell for being one of the toughest players on the team, but he never matched that play last season. The Bengals are looking for depth at wideout after both Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu bolted for big-money deals elsewhere.