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Bengals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

Bengals running back Cedric Benson did not practice for a second straight day, meaning that it is unlikely he will play on Sunday at Oakland.

That means Larry Johnson's timetable for being somewhat comfortable with the playbook continues to be accelerated.

"It's a new offense and they have to get comfortable with trusting me to step in there," said Johnson, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday. "The plays are the same handing off and right now the exchange has been pretty good between Carson and myself."

If there is one advantage to Johnson playing on Sunday, it's his familiarity with the Raiders. In 10 games against Oakland, he has rushed for 938 yards and 11 touchdowns, which is one fifth of his career TDs.

Ochocinco leads surging Bengals into Oakland (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:25 PST

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

Roethlisberger takes blame for Bengals loss, says Steelers must move on (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He didn't blame the special teams for allowing a third costly kickoff return touchdown in four games.

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants' (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST

New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

NFL Team Reports: AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:25 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST

This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...

With former No. 1 overall pick Russell struggling, Raiders turn to Gradkowski (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

Cedric Benson has guarded reaction to Bengals signing RB Larry Johnson (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:00 PST

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Another troubled player trying to revive his career? Nothing new for the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL's worst injuries (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST

As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:59 PST

Another troubled player trying to revive his career? Nothing new for Cincinnati. Most Bengals players were unruffled Wednesday by the signing of running back Larry Johnson, brought in for the rest of the season in what's been described as a reserve role to help the AFC North leaders should they have an injury.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 10 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:01 PST

See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts...

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST

Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST

RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

Bengals release TE Utecht, WR Chatman (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:56 PST

The Bengals have released tight end Ben Utecht and receiver Antonio Chatman, both of whom were out for the season with injuries. Utecht suffered a major concussion during training camp at Georgetown College and was taken off the field on a stretcher. He stayed overnight in a hospital for observation, and his symptoms were slow to diminish.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST

New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Running back Larry Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals as a backup (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:29:00 PST

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Running back Larry Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in a backup role Tuesday, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for the rest of the season.

The Week 10 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:11 PST

HTML clipboard Shutdown Corner presents the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST

Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Al Davis not in on Raiders quarterback decision (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:48:38 PST

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable pulled quarterback JaMarcus Russell out of the loss this past Sunday to the...

Larry Johnson joining Bengals (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:14:55 PST

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will reportedly join the Cincinnati Bengals today,...

Steelers' Polamalu could be out three games (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:55:31 PST

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu played in just one series Sunday and it's looking like he...

Cincy in control of AFC North, trying not to get caught up in moment (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:33:00 PST

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals' lockers on Monday morning when they showed up at Paul Brown Stadium, a gift from coach Marvin Lewis reminding them not to get too caught up in their panoramic view atop the AFC North.

7-2 Bengals in control of AFC North (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:48 PST

Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals' lockers on Monday morning when they showed up at Paul Brown Stadium, a gift from coach Marvin Lewis reminding them not to get too caught up in their panoramic view atop the AFC North. The shirts had orange, block letters that spelled out NDCQ, apparently referring to a phrase players have used during their surprising season: Not...

Hurry up! Steelers playing catch-up to Bengals (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:49 PST

By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

The Bengals, for some reason, are about to sign Larry Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:50:35 PST

Today is that rare day in Bengals history where everyone in the organization can hold their heads up proudly and...

Yesterday's five most valuable players: Zimmer is a winner (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:32 PST

Mike Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals . If you'd have told me that Carson Palmer would throw...

NFL roundup: Sunday's action on the gridiron (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:59:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.