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Bengals | Trent probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:54 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Morgan Trent (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11.
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Bengals | Crocker probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:53 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals FS Chris Crocker (calf) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
Link to storyChris Crocker player page
Bengals | Rivers doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:52 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Keith Rivers (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
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Bengals | Mathis doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:50 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals OG Evan Mathis (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11 and will be a game-time decision.
Link to story Bengals | Coles probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:48 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (head) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
Link to storyLaveranues Coles player page
Bengals | Benson doubtful for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 03:45 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11.
Link to storyCedric Benson player page
Bengals | L. Johnson anticipates playing Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 11:31 AM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Larry Johnson said he anticipates playing in Week 11 but would not expect a heavy load of carries.
| Our view: Larry Johnson could make his debut against the Raiders with Cedric Benson sitting out due to his hip injury. Rookie Bernard Scott should get most of the carries, and could have a big day against the Raiders defense. |
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Bengals | Benson says he will be a game-time decision Fri Nov 20, 10:21 AM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) said he will be a game-time decision for Week 11.
| Our view: There's just no reason to risk Benson's health for the stretch run in this very winnable matchup against the Raiders, especially with Larry Johnson added to the mix. We expect Benson to miss the game. Bernard Scott makes for a good flex and adequate RB2 if he gets the call. |
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Bengals | Scott to return kickoffs Fri Nov 20, 12:28 AM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott will return kickoffs in place of WR Andre Caldwell.
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Bengals | Fanene has performed well in starting job Thu Nov 19, 08:38 PM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Jonathan Fanene has 3 1/2 sacks since moving into a starting role to replace DE Antwan Odom (Achilles').
Link to storyJonathan Fanene player page
Bengals | Mathis limited Thursday Thu Nov 19, 08:38 PM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals OG Evan Mathis (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and he is doubtful to play Week 11
Link to story Bengals | Coles limited Thursday Thu Nov 19, 08:37 PM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles (head) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and his status for Week 11 is uncertain.
Link to storyLaveranues Coles player page
Bengals | Crocker misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 08:37 PM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals FS Chris Crocker (calf) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He might be able to play Week 11, but will likely sit out.
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Bengals | Rivers misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 08:00 PM
Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Keith Rivers (calf) missed the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and he is out for Week 11.
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Bengals | Scott, Leonard expected to see most carries if Benson out Thu Nov 19, 03:11 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott and RB Brian Leonard would see a majority of the carries in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) were unable to play.
| Our view: Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said both the rookie Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard will probably see some more carries when Benson returns because the team does not want to wear Benson down for what the Bengals hope is a deep playoff run. Bernard Scott could have a great game this week against the Raiders if Benson can't go. The speedy back from Abilene Christian could duplicate the performance that Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles had last week against Oakland. |
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Bengals | Benson not bothered by L. Johnson addition Thu Nov 19, 03:04 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson said the team's signing of RB Larry Johnson will not affect him in any way moving forward. 'I didn't know I was supposed to be jumping out of my seat or anything. I really have no feelings about it,' Benson said. 'They made a move they felt they needed to do, and that's fine with me. It's not going to affect me in any kind of way. Whatever happens from here on, I can guarantee you I'll definitely be making the best of it. In most cases you hold your fate in your own hands. I'm not letting up in any aspect of what I'm doing. I would imagine that I would continue to be the first guy, and if not, I'll make it that way.'
Link to storyCedric Benson player page
Bengals | Benson misses practice Thursday Thu Nov 19, 02:06 PM
ESPNews reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
| Our view: If Benson can't play against the Raiders expect rookie Bernard Scott to start and have a solid fantasy day. |
Bengals | Galloway worked out Wed Nov 18, 06:46 PM
Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals worked out free-agent WR Joey Galloway (Patriots) Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Bengals | L. Johnson could see limited time Week 11 Wed Nov 18, 06:45 PM
Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said RB Larry Johnson could see limited playing time in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) is not able to play. Bradkowski said the understanding is Johnson will be inactive if Benson is healthy.
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Bengals | Je. Johnson practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:13 PM
Cincinnati Bengals FB Jeremi Johnson (chest) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Bengals | Joseph limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:11 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Johnathan Joseph (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Bengals | Three players miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals FS Chris Crocker (calf), OG Evan Mathis (ankle) and LB Keith Rivers (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyChris Crocker player page
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Bengals | Benson misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 04:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| Our view: He'll be limited all week, but may try to give it a go on Sunday. If Benson can't play we will see more of rookie Bernard Scott with perhaps a little dash of Larry Johnson. The new back needs to learn the Bengals offense before we see much of him on the field. |
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Bengals | Benson says strain in abductor is better Tue Nov 17, 09:04 PM
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) says the strain in his abductor is better and that if he is unable to play Week 11, he would be able to play Week 12. Benson said, "It's not a major thing. It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday (Nov. 22). I need to focus on it and let it get healed so I can hit the ground full speed."
Link to storyCedric Benson player page
Bengals | L. Johnson might play Week 11 Tue Nov 17, 09:03 PM
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not rule out using RB Larry Johnson Week 11. Lewis said, "I'm not going to say it can't happen, I'm not going to say it will happen, but stay tuned. He'd like to play, I know that."
| Our view: Fantasy owners shouldn't get too excited about Larry Johnson his first week with the Bengals. Even if Cedric Benson misses this game against the Raiders we expect Bernard Scott to get most of the carries as Johnson gets up to speed with the offense. Because of his size and nose for the end zone, Johnson could be the Bengals short yardage and goalline back without Benson. |
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Bengals | Condren signed Tue Nov 17, 04:28 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent CB Brannon Condren (Colts) to their practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 17. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Bengals | Utecht released Tue Nov 17, 04:28 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals released TE Ben Utecht Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Bengals | Chatman released Tue Nov 17, 04:27 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals released WR Antonio Chatman Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Bengals | L. Johnson to be used on scout team Tue Nov 17, 04:10 PM
NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to use RB Larry Johnson on the scout team during practices. Lewis does not expect Johnson to be active for any games in the near future.
| Our view: Lewis is not just going to hand Johnson the job as Benson's backup, as they expect him to work his way up the depth chart. He has to get used to the offense, and his new teammates before we can expect much from Johnson on the playing field. |
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Bengals | Announce L. Johnson signing Tue Nov 17, 01:21 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that they have signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyLarry Johnson player page
Bengals | Harris waived Tue Nov 17, 01:18 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, that they have waived DL Orien Harris.
Link to storyOrien Harris player page
Bengals | L. Johnson signed Tue Nov 17, 11:14 AM
ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 17, a source told John Clayton, of ESPN.com. Financial terms of the deal were not available.
| Our view: Larry Johnson goes to a team known for giving second chances, and he may have a chance to contribute as the season goes on. Marvin Lewis said that Johnson will start his career in Cincy as the fourth-string running back, but we wouldn't be surprised if he quickly rises up the depth chart to be the main backup behind Cedric Benson. |
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Bengals | Benson has a chance to play in Week 11 Tue Nov 17, 10:11 AM
ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said there is a chance RB Cedric Benson (hip) could play in Week 11.
| Our view: Benson is likely to be limited in practice all week, and may end up as a game time decision on Sunday. |
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Bengals | L. Johnson will have to work his way up depth chart Tue Nov 17, 10:07 AM
ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) will be fourth on the team's depth chart at running back once he signs with the team. 'That's what his role would be, it would be as a fourth running back and an opportunity as a backup player on this football team doing all the things backup players do, and that's work their tails off in the kicking game and showing looks (on the scout team) and so forth that way,' Lewis said. 'And then he would be an insurance policy if something would happen down the line to one of our guys where he'd have a chance to be active. But I couldn't foresee him being active when he was initially here, if this is what happens. And that's what I've told him.'
Link to storyLarry Johnson player page
Bengals | L. Johnson contract update Tue Nov 17, 10:03 AM
ESPN.com reports free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) is expected to sign a deal for the prorated league minimum with the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Our view: Head coach Marvin Lewis stated yesterday that signing Johnson would not change their plans for Cedric Benson or backup Bernard Scott. Johnson will initially start his career in Cincinnati as the fourth-string running back behind Benson, Scott, and Brian Leonard. |
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Bengals | Benson expected to be limited this week Mon Nov 16, 07:03 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) is expected to be limited during practice this week with a decision on his availability for Week 11 to be made closer to game time.
Link to storyCedric Benson player page
Bengals | Deal with Johnson expected Tuesday Mon Nov 16, 07:03 PM
Updating an ongoing story, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to announce the signing of free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Tuesday, Nov. 17.
| Our view: Johnson will be Cedric Benson's backup. Don't rush out to pick up Bernard Scott, who scored the only touchdown in the Bengals win over the Steelers. |
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Bengals | Johnson to sign Mon Nov 16, 05:09 PM
Updating previous reports, Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) after he met with the team, according to sources. The two sides are currently working on a deal.
| Our view: Johnson would come to Cincinnati as the fourth-string running back behind Cedric Benson, rookie Bernard Scott, and Brian Leonard. He is veteran insurance on a team that is looking to make a Super Bowl run, and there are no guarantees on his amount of playing time. The expected signing is not going to change the roles of Benson or Scott according to head coach Marvin Lewis. |
Larry Johnson player page
Bengals | L. Johnson to work out Mon Nov 16, 03:31 PM
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will work out free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) Monday, Nov. 16, according to head coach Marvin Lewis.
Link to storyLarry Johnson player page
Bengals | L. Johnson would be backup Mon Nov 16, 03:27 PM
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) would be used as a fourth running back if the team signs him. The signing would essentially have no effect on RBs Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. The team wants to see Scott's role expand.
| Our view: There are injury situations in the Bengals backfield which include Benson's hip flexor and Scott's sore knee. The Bengals are a team known to give second chances to players, and Johnson would be veteran insurance for a team that wants to make a Super Bowl run. |
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Bengals | Expected to sign L. Johnson Mon Nov 16, 01:08 PM
ESPNews reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs).
| Our view: The injury to Cedric Benson isn't considered to be serious, but the Bengals are trying to make a Super Bowl run and may want to cover all their bases here. If Benson were to miss much time with his hip flexor we could see Larry Johnson and rookie Bernard Scott split carries. |
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Bengals | C. Benson says he'll be ready for Week 11 Sun Nov 15, 07:31 PM
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Cincinnati Bengals and RB Cedric Benson (hip flexor) are both saying he will be ready for the team's Week 11 game. Benson suffered a hip flexor strain Week 10.
Link to storyCedric Benson player page
Bengals | Benson leaves game early Sun Nov 15, 03:12 PM
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) was pulled from the team's game Sunday, Nov. 15, in the second quarter because of an unspecified hip injury. Benson later returned to the game for one drive before departing again. He was treated at halftime but is not expected to return. Benson was replaced by RB Bernard Scott.
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Bengals | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 15, 12:00 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared OT Andre Smith, TE Chase Coffman, OG Evan Mathis, FB Fui Vakapuna, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, LB Keith Rivers, DL Orien Harris inactive for Week 10.
| Our view: Maurice Purify was signed from the practice squad and is active over Jerome Simpson today. |
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Bengals | Three players probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 02:29 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Andre Caldwell (illness), DT Tank Johnson (illness) and C Jonathan Luigs (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are listed as probable for Week 10 and will be able to play.
Link to storyTank Johnson player page
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Bengals | Mathis, Rivers doubtful for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 02:27 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals OG Evan Mathis (ankle) and LB Keith Rivers (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are listed as doubtful for Week 10 and do not appear to be ready to play.
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Bengals | Geathers probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 02:24 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Robert Geathers (hip) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will be able to play.
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Bengals | J. Johnson, Rucker questionable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 02:10 PM
Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals FB Jeremi Johnson (chest) and DE Frostee Rucker (neck) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are listed as questionable for Week 10 but are expected to play.
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Bengals | Ndukwe to start in Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 01:31 PM
ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals FS Chinedum Ndukwe will start in Week 10 with SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) out for the season.
| Our view: Ndukwe makes for a very good IDP starter at safety for the rest of the year with his playmaking ability and disruptive presence in the secondary. |
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Bengals | Purify signed to active roster Fri Nov 13, 12:51 PM
Updating a previous report, Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed practice squad WR Maurice Purify to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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