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Bengals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

The Bengals hit the field Tuesday for their first organized team activity (OTA) practice of the 2008 offseason.

And it featured a throwback, of sorts, to their division-winning 2005 season—a full-sized Rudi Johnson and fleet-footed Chris Perry on the field at the same time.

Both tailbacks, key performers for the 2005 AFC North champions, are making comebacks—Perry's more dramatic. The Bengals' first-round draft pick in 2004, Perry had not stepped foot as an active player on a football field since fracturing and dislocating his right ankle in a November 2006 game at Cleveland.

Johnson, the team's featured back who smashed his way to more than 2,900 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns in 2004 and '05, missed five games last season and finished with...

Perry, Johnson on comeback trail for Bengals (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:16:57 PDT

The Cincinnati Bengals ' first offseason practice Tuesday had a familiar look with a full-sized Rudi Johnson and...

10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

Chad Johnson's endorsements OK for now (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:47:00 PDT

Chad Johnson's dustup with the Cincinnati Bengals hasn't hurt his multimillion-dollar endorsement deals so far, but his long-term prospects could suffer if things get ugly. The high-profile receiver is threatening to sit out the season if the Bengals don't trade him. The Bengals have refused and called his bluff, telling him to go ahead and stay away if that's how he feels.

NFL should strip draft picks from rogue teams (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:46:32 PDT

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Lawyer: Former Bengals WR Chris Henry trying for NFL team (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:32:04 PDT

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry will be released from court-ordered electronic monitoring and house arrest so he can try out for another NFL team. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Richard Bernat issued the ruling Tuesday, when Henry's attorney Perry Ancona said the player has an offer to try out for a team.

Denver may host Alexander (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:26 PDT

The Denver Broncos have expressed some interest in free agent running back Shaun Alexander and could wind up...

Henry freed from house arrest (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:31 PDT

A judge on Tuesday ruled that former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry can travel for tryouts with other NFL teams.

Jordan Palmer takes turn running Bengals offense (AP)

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:37:27 PDT

They're the same height and almost the same weight. They have many of the same facial features. They use some of the same expressions. They play the same position. And, for the first time, Carson and Jordan Palmer play on the same NFL team. Carson stood on the sideline in shorts and watched his younger brother run plays during a weekend rookie camp at Paul Brown Stadium, a moment that was special for...

Bengals locker room full of UC players (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:18:21 PDT

Running back Bradley Glatthaar slipped a backpack over his shoulder while Greg Moore finished dressing next to him, chatting nonstop about the rest of the day's schedule. They've been doing this for years. Friends at the University of Cincinnati, the two players are now storing their football gear side-by-side in the Cincinnati Bengals' locker room.

New Bengals move in near Chad Johnson's space (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:23:34 PDT

Rookie receiver Jerome Simpson walked into the Cincinnati Bengals' football-shaped locker room and started reading the name cards. Didn't take him long to find Chad Johnson's. "That was the first thing that I did," Simpson said Friday, after his first rookie minicamp workout. "I went over there and looked at Chad's locker." What he saw: -- A small No.

Bengals LB Brooks accused of punching woman (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:52:31 PDT

CINCINNATI (Ticker) - The off-field issues for the Cincinnati Bengals will not go away.

Cincy fans can trade in Johnson jerseys for hockey tickets (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:13:18 PDT

Chad Johnson wants out of Cincinnati and out of his number 85 jersey. Now city radio station WGRR is giving...

Draft keeps Steelers a leg up in AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:57:21 PDT

With an aggressive offseason, the Cleveland Browns made a push to be top dog in the AFC North. But the Pittsburgh Steelers made all the right moves to remain the best in the division.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

Bengals load up on options to replace Henry (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:33:38 PDT

Now the Cincinnati Bengals have two ways to replace Chris Henry. Maybe Chad Johnson, too. The Bengals drafted Florida's Andre Caldwell in the third round Sunday, giving Cincinnati two receivers in their first four picks. They already had invested a second-round pick in Jerome Simpson from Coastal Carolina.

Quick impressions of the first day of the NFL draft (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:46:03 PDT

The Chiefs' big day, the lack of trades involving established stars and a new receiver for Donavan McNabb are among the many nuggets from day one of the NFL draft.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Is a rookie salary cap coming? (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:41:42 PDT

Jake Long had a big grin on his face as he slipped the ceremonial hat of his new team on his head. With good reason, because the Miami Dolphins had already agreed to pay the top draft pick at least $30 million before he ever played a down in the NFL. Glenn Dorsey couldn't stop smiling either after the Kansas City Chiefs made him an instant millionaire-to-be with the No.

Bengals take LB Rivers with ninth pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:20:43 PDT

The Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their linebacking corps Saturday, selecting Keith Rivers with the ninth overall pick in the NFL draft.

NFL draft questions: Potential picks, slides, trades and more (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:06 PDT

Here are seven questions I can't wait to see answered during this weekend's NFL draft.

Bengals owner Brown makes smart stand (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:36:07 PDT

Though Brown has been behind the times in many respects, Brown also has a knack for once in a while being ahead of the curve.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

Johnson appears serious about staying away from Cincy (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:07:59 PDT

Profootballtalk.com, quoting an unnamed league source, reported Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson...

Bengals looking for help on lines, at receiver (AP)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:18:43 PDT

Carson Palmer takes the NFL draft just as seriously as he takes a game plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I check out everybody's mock drafts," the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said. "I kind of make my own mental mock draft. I've researched a lot of players, watched a lot of film and have a good idea who I think are the best guys at each position." Who would he like the Bengals to pick at No.

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Lewis to Chad Johnson: 'So don't play' (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:49:08 PDT

For weeks now, the Cincinnati Bengals have said they won't give in to Chad Johnson's trade demand and deal the...