March 31st, 2010 
Eric McMackin 
Posted in The Bengals announced details regarding their preseason schedule today, which now includes two nationally televised games. In addition to the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, OH on August 8th (to be televised nationally by NBC), the Bengals will also get the national spotlight in an August 20th home tilt with Philadelphia on Fox. Both [...]
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Bengals and DE Rucker agree on a new two-year deal
The Cincy Enquirer breaks the news today of the Bengals inking DE Frostee Rucker to a new deal: Frostee Rucker and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year extension that could earn him as much as $3 Million. The fifth-year defensive end was originally a restricted free agent, but the two sides were able to [...]
Lewis and Zimmer Attend USF Pro Day
Reports have come in from various sources that Head Coach Marvin Lewis and Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer were on hand for the University of South Florida’s pro day today. Lewis and Zimmer were likely there to get an up close and personal look at DE Jason Pierre-Paul, who is one of the top defensive ends [...]
Forget about Adam “Pacman” Jones
According to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com, the Bengals no longer appear to be in the Pacman Jones derby. Agent Ray Savage mentioned that the Bengals were one of the three teams interested in Jones’ services. Jones’ strongest suitor still appears to be the Detroit Lions as coach Jim Schwartz said at the owners meetings that [...]
Bengals Re-sign Five
The Bengals announced today that they have re-signed restricted free agent linebacker Abdul Hodge, and exclusive rights free agents OG Nate Livings, OT Dennis Roland, QB Jordan Palmer, and S Kyries Hebert. Hodge is primarily a special teams contributor and is currently listed as the number one back-up at middle linebacker behind starter Dhani Jones. [...]
Gronkowski’s Pro Day Drills Run By Hayes
Arizona Tight End Rob Gronkowski had a full workout for NFL scouts today, and NFL.com’s Gil Brandt provided details here. Gronkowski missed all of the 2009 Wildcat season with a back injury, and was not able to run at the combine. Perceived as a player with first round talent, scouts needed to see a solid workout [...]
Texas Safety Earl Thomas to Visit Cincinnati
ESPN’s AFC North Blog reported that University of Texas Safety Earl Thomas, regarded as one of the top 2 or 3 defensive backs in the draft, is scheduled to visit the team April 1-2: The Cincinnati Bengals will meet with Texas safety Earl Thomas on April 1-2, a source told the AFC North blog Thursday. [...]
Pacman Jones Still In Bengals Plans?
Joe Reedy of Cincinnati.com reports that the Bengals are one of three teams still looking at DB Pacman Jones: Ray Savage told The Associated Press on Friday that the Lions, Bengals and 49ers have “great interest”. Jones began his comeback tour in Cincinnati on Feb. 11 but the general reviews were that he wasn’t prepared. [...]
