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The Bengals may have gotten a steal today, as on the first day of free agency the team acquired Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers for a 3rd or 4th round pick in this years draft.  The Lions had been talking to anyone that would listen for about the last 10 days about Rogers, who fell [...]

Defensive tackle: The Bengals’ defense has been too vulnerable up the middle for years now — including last season, when Cincinnati allowed 118.3 yards rushing per game — and an upgrade in the middle of the defensive line would pay massive dividends. The team hasn’t had a difference-maker there in quite some time. There’s talk [...]

Antonio Chatman has reportedly agreed to a contract to return to the Bengals.  The wide receiver has been inked to a two year contract.  Last season, the 29-year-old caught 19-passes and returned 18-punts, averaging just over five-yards. 

Odell Thurman may have to wait all the way until training camp to find out if he will be eligible to play in the 2008 season.  The suspended linebacker is working out with his teammates at the Bengals facilities.  He has missed the past two seasons due to the suspension.  Commissioner Roger Goodell says that [...]

With the long-term future of Chad Johnson being a member of the Bengals in doubt, the team has opened up talks about a contract extension for now feature wide out T.J. Houshmandzadeh.  The Cincy Enquirer reported today that the team will meet with T.J.’s reps on Thursday to continue talks about a long-term deal.  Houshmandzadeh [...]

 
Bengals defensive end Justin Smith is set to become a force on the free agent market after the Bengals declined to put the franchise tag on him on Monday. The former first round draft choice will be free to go to the team of his choice when free agency starts on February 29th. Chiefs DE [...]

The Bengals today took a step towards keeping offensive lineman Stacy Andrews, as they placed the franchise tag on him. Head coach Marvin Lewis gave props to the big lineman. “Stacy has been a productive young player for us,” Lewis said. “He has shown the flexibility to start and play well at a number of [...]

There is no question in the value of wide out Chad Johnson, who is the most outspoken of all the Bengals. At this point in his career, and the situation that the Bengals and Johnson are in, there is also no question in the value in at this point cutting ties with the mouthy [...]