The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get back to the playoffs after a two-year drought. Star quarterback Joe Burrrow turned in arguably the best season of his career in 2024, but it still wasn’t enough.

The Bengals know that if they want to turn things around, they must ensure that Burrow continues to be surrounded by the right weapons. As such, they made a crucial signing, according to one prominent league insider.

“The #Bengals are bringing back RB Samaje Perine on a two-year deal worth up to $3.8 million, source says,” reported NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Fans reacted to the news on social media.

“Kinda sucks the Chiefs didn’t use him more often in the pass game. Idk what Mitchell brings other than getting injured in every game he plays. Bring back Hunt and draft a RB if Mitchell gets injured so whoever the rookie is can take his spot,” one Kansas City Chiefs fan wrote on Twitter.

“This is actually GREAT news for those who own Chase Brown in fantasy football!” one fan added.

“What a terrible move. Waste of money,” another fan added.

“No moves I really love so far, but I have liked almost every signing they’ve done so far. It’s been a vibes first kind of off season, and while I need them to be better at getting legit upgrade talent, this helps distract me from the other incompetence we’ve seen lately,” another fan added.

It’ll be interesting to see what else the Bengals do in the offseason.