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Here’s a brief run-down of various and recent newsworthy Bengal items: 
–The wide receiver derby reduced by one today with the Bengals officially releasing Chris Davis.  Davis, a former 4th round pick of the Titans was seen as a potential kick return specialist and back-up slot receiver.  His release proves that the team has much better options [...]

In celebration of the league’s 75th college draft coming in April, the NFL has announced 320 all-time draft choices (10 from each franchise).
Here are the 10 All-Time Bengal draft picks:

OT Willie Anderson
OT Anthony Munoz
QB Ken Anderson
QB Boomer Esiason
DB Ken Riley
DB Lamar Parrish
LB Bill Bergey
OG Max Montoya
TE Bob Trumpy
WR Chad Ochocinco

Notables excluded from the list include WRs [...]

A familiar face will be on the opponent’s sidelines for the Bengals season opener in Baltimore.  Willie Anderson will reportedly sign a three-year, 11-million-dollar deal with Baltimore today.  There is no word if he will play Sunday.  He was cut last weekend by Cincinnati after playing for the Bengals for 12 seasons.

The Bengals got some good news today as right tackle Willie Anderson was back on the field during an OTA with the club.  2007 was a tough year for Anderson, who was sidelined most of the season with heel and knee injuries.  As far as starting, that is another story, but it seems certain that [...]

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.

Defensive tackle: The Bengals’ defense has been too vulnerable up the middle for years now — including last season, when Cincinnati allowed 118.3 yards rushing per game — and an upgrade in the middle of the defensive line would pay massive dividends. The team hasn’t had a difference-maker there in quite some time. There’s talk [...]

A couple of key offensive players are struggling with nagging injuries.  Running back Rudi Johnson is dealing with hamstring issues and Chris Henry has an injured ankle.  Neither practiced Wednesday.  Willie Anderson may be back on the field Sunday and a full workout yesterday.  The right tackle has missed the last eight games with a [...]

Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson must be feeling a lot better. At least that’s the thought behind some recent comments made by the 340 pounder stating that now playing in the season opener vs the Ravens may happen after all. Anderson has been hampered by a right foot injury, and it was disclosed [...]

The opening day status of playing for Bengals right tackle Willie Anderson remains up in the air, as he continues to wear a protective boot on his right foot. Last week the four-time Pro Bowl tackle had a procedure done on the foot. “It’s a weird procedure, actually a shock-treatment procedure, where they [...]