July 5th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in From: Pro Football Weekly One of the positive signs from Bengals’ offseason workouts, according to a source close to the club, was that RB Rudi Johnson was back to hitting the hole quickly. That’s a major key for Johnson, who is not known for his long speed.
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RB Johnson Given “Sleeper” Label by KFFL.com for 2008
With Fantasy Football on the minds of many fans these days, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson is being labeled as a “Slepper” this year by KFFL.com. Here is what the site says about the Bengals RB: A first- or second-round pick in most fantasy drafts a season ago, Johnson battled recurring hamstring issues throughout the 2007 [...]
Johnson Looking Solid so Far in Practice
So far so good for Bengals running back Rudi Johnson, who according to the Dayton Daily News has looked good in practice this past week. The paper says that Johnson is running well, and seems to be showing burts of speed. Last season was a tough one for Johnson, as he had some injuries that [...]
Talks Between Alexander and Cincy to Continue
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 [...]
Three Bengals Miss Practice Thursday
Three Bengals missed practice yesterday because of injuries. Rudi Johnson continues to nurse a sore hamstring. Glen Holt has a sore back and Dexter Jackson is suffering with a calf injury. The Bengals wrap up the season Sunday in Miami.
Rudi Johnson Out for Sunday with Hamstring Injury
Running back Rudi Johnson will not play this weekend vs Browns, as he missed practice again today with a hamstring injury. Last week vs the 49′ers he had 7 carries for 16 yards and one catch for 7 yards. This season, which has seen him miss three games with injuries, he has 497 yards on [...]
Both Watson and Johnson Should be Able to Go Sunday
The Bengals will have a 1-2 punch at the running back spot Sunday in Buffalo, as Rudi Johnson and Kenny Watson both participated in a full practice Thursday, and are both going to see carries Sunday vs the Bills. Johnson missed most of the last four games with a pulled hamstring, but returned to practice [...]
Rudi to Have to Carry Bigger Load This Season?
Injuries to the running back position are making head coach Marvin Lewis’ decision that much more difficult, thanks to the season-ending injury to rookie RB Kenny Irons. Some of the options available to the Bengals are: expanding the roles by the current backups, signing a veteran free agent, or a decision that could explode in [...]
