August 30th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in With Rudi Johnson already getting his walking papers, the Bengals have also announced the following roster moves to get their roster to 53 players: LB Jim Maxwell, and TE Nate Lawrie were terminated, in addition to the earlier terminations of Willie Anderson and Johnson. DE Antwon Burton, S John Busing, DE Eric Henderson, Rowe, G [...]
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Bengals Wrap Up Busy Day with Roster Cuts
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Bengals Release RB Johnson
In an unexpected move by the Cincinnati Bengals, the team has released running back Rudi Johnson, according to John Clayton of ESPN.com. The transaction comes as somewhat as a surprise as Johnson, despite having been injury-prone in recent years, came to Bengals camp in probably the best shape of his life. Despite that effort, Johnson’s [...]
Miami Station Says C.J. Has Changed His Name to “Ocho Cinco”
According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, which is in Johnson’s hometown, the receiver has legally changed his last name to “Ocho Cinco.” Johnson forewarned the public that a major surprise was coming during a recent interview with Chris McKendry on ESPN’s SportsCenter. “A lot of people look at Chad Johnson and say he’s [...]
What Does the Future Hold for Rudi Johnson?
What exactly happened last night to running back Rudi Johnson is anyone’s guess. Johnson was supposed to be showcased from all reports by the Bengals who reportedly have him on the trading block. Instead of showcasing him, the team hid him deep on the bench, and even though he was dressed, he never made it [...]
Bengals Top Colts 27-7 to End Preseason at .500
While in the end it won’t matter, the Bengals finally have something to feel good about this preseason. Tonight at Lucas Oil Field with all their starters sitting the bench, the Bengals laid it on the Colts, beating the defending AFC South Champs 27-7. The cats scored on their first two series to build an [...]
Fitzpatrick to Start; Johnson to be Showcased in Preseason Finale
The 1-2 Bengals will look to at least get some momentum tonight as they take on the Colts at the new Lucas Oil Stadium. They will not have QB Carson Palmer, who will sit after suffering a broken nose in last weeks ugly loss to the Saints. Backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will get the start tonight, [...]
Bengals Visit Colts Tonight
The Bengals are playing their final preseason contest as they pay a visit to the Indianapolis Colts. Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson will sit out the game. Rudi Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh should both see action. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Rudi Not Surprised by Trade Rumors
Rudi Johnson says it’s just business, but he’s not surprised by the trade rumors surrounding him. The running back returned to practice this week and is expected to play Thursday in Indy. Bengals.com reports that Johnson said the team has been trying to get rid of him for a long time. Meanwhile, T.J. Houshmandzadeh is [...]
