James Walker of ESPN reports that the Bengals have begun to chat with CB Johnathan Joseph about an extension:

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached out to starting cornerback Johnathan Joseph in an effort to reach a long-term extension. According to Joseph, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, the Bengals have made two [...]

From: Pro Football Weekly
A source close to the Bengals came away impressed with CB Johnathan Joseph’s play at the club’s minicamp. The sense is Joseph, who may have regressed slightly after a promising rookie season in 2006, is poised to bounce back in a big way this season.