National Football League

Report: Palmer says he's done in Cincy

Published Mar. 1, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Quarterback Carson Palmer has said he no longer wants to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a WCPO-TV report Tuesday.

The two-time Pro Bowler and former Heisman Trophy winner reportedly told a confidant: "I will never set foot in Paul Brown Stadium again."

Palmer is also quoted as saying: "I have $80 million in the bank. I don't have to play football for money. I'll play it for the love of the game but that would have to be elsewhere. I'm prepared to live my life."

Palmer has requested a trade, but Bengals owner Mike Brown said in January he had denied it because the 31-year-old was too important to the team.

It was reported that Palmer would retire if he was not traded.

However, according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King, the Bengals had softened their stance on Palmer and would consider trading him after the NFL labor situation is sorted out.

"Talking to one Bengals official over the weekend, I was surprised to hear that whenever trades are allowed after the signing of a new CBA [Collective Bargaining Agreement], the team will listen to offers for Palmer," King said.