Chad Johnson has been talking all along about never playing for the Cincinnati Bengals again, but if he wants to keep collecting paychecks, he’ll be in the upcoming mandatory camp come June 12th. ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that despite all the hype coming from C.J., he’ll be there in about two weeks when the Bengals take [...]
Wide out T.J. Houshmandzadeh has decided so far to be a ghost at Bengals OTA’s, skipping any involvement with them so far. That may change next week, as T.J. told Bengals.com that he may come in and get some work done with the club. “Since I’m going to be back there, I’m thinking I’ll come [...]
With the release of linebacker Odell Thurman last week and some young players at the position, look for Dhani Jones to be a leader of the defense for the Bengals in 2008. Sportingnews.com is reporting that Jones will be counted on by defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to lead the defense, and is expected to help [...]
Only two draft picks were not in town yesterday for the Bengals’ voluntary workouts. Those in attendance include first-round linebacker Keith Rivers. Veterans Levi Jones, Willie Anderson, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson have been no-shows.
In a move that comes as a shock considering how the Bengals need help on defense, today they released troubled linebacker Odell Thurman. The move is a total surprise to Thurman and his agent, who spoke out about it in the Cincy Enquirer. “The support he got from the fans, from the people of Cincinnati, [...]
The Bengals have signed rookie long snapper Tim Bugg of Indiana to a two-year contract. A college free agent, Bugg (6-0, 257) participated in Cincinnati’s May 2-4 rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
In this latest edition of Gridiron Gabbin, Site Editor Matt Loede chats with Bengals second-year safety Chinedum Ndukwe. A former 7th round pick from Notre Dame, Ndukwe came on with the Bengals to not only make the team, but made an impact with playing in 14 games, starting the final two with two big picks [...]
The Bengals hit the practice field today for the first of their offseason voluntary workouts. The running back corps was well represented with both Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry on hand. Johnson has beefed up and Perry returned to the field for the first time since late in 2006. Chad Johnson and TJ Houshmandzadeh did [...]
Running back Shaun Alexander spoke with the Bengals Monday and the Saints on Wednesday. The Cincy Enquirer is reporting today that talks about bringing Alexander in to play for the Bengals in 2008 will continue, and the Florence native for now will remain unsigned. “We’ll be talking to Shaun today and in touch with Bengals [...]
Seems that as long as former Bengals wide out Chris Henry can land a job with another team, his time under house arrest will be lessened even to the point where he may be able to play. A judge ruled on Monday that Henry will be released from house arrest and court-ordered electronic monitoring so [...]
