May 31st, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in 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 [...]
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Will T.J. Be at Camp Next Week?
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 [...]
Jones Being Counted on to Be a Leader on Defense in 2008
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 [...]
Top Pick Practicing, While Four Vets Nowhere to Be Found
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.
Thurman Gone; Bengals Cut Ties w/ Troubled LB
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, [...]
Bengals Sign Long Snapper Bugg to Two-Year Deal
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.
Gridiron Gabbin w/ Bengals 2nd-Year Safety Chinedum Ndukwe
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 [...]
Bengals Work Out
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 [...]
