Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals’ Crocker: Hines Ward was a dirty player

March 21, 2012

When Hines Ward tearfully announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday, many were sad to see the potential Hall of Fame wideout depart from the game. Bengals safety Chris Crocker, however, was not one of them. Crocker told the team’s official website that he’s happy Ward called it quits because he “tried to end people’s [...]

Bengals’ Benson criticizes OC Jay Gruden

February 21, 2012

Realizing his career with the Bengals may indeed be a wrap, Cedric Benson — again — took the time out to air his displeasure with the organization. In a radio interview Tuesday, Benson, a free agent, revealed that the Bengals have yet to contact him, and doesn’t know where things are headed. “I’m not sure. [...]

Hue Jackson latches on with Bengals

February 17, 2012

Almost exactly four months ago, Hue Jackson, then the Raiders head coach, pulled off a midseason stunner with the acquisition of quarterback Carson Palmer. Now, Jackson finds himself a member of Palmer’s previous employer. Funny how the NFL works sometimes. According to various reports, the Bengals hired Jackson an assistant special teams/secondary coach on Friday. [...]

Rey Maualuga charged with assault after bar fight

February 9, 2012

The Bengals, in recent memory, have become known as a franchise that harbored players — and even welcomed — players who turn out to be malcontents off of the gridiron. After a successful 2011 campaign, one of the team’s defensive leaders helped perpetuate that stereotype. According to FOX19 in Cincinnati, the manager of Luxe, a [...]

Cedric Benson unhappy with Bengals?

January 14, 2012

In the Bengals’ Wild Card loss to the Texans last Saturday, running back Cedric Benson totaled just 14 yards — and a score — on seven carries. There’s more than a good chance that was the last we’ve seen of him in orange and black stripes. Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Benson [...]

Raiders ‘trying hard’ to acquire Carson Palmer

October 17, 2011

After losing quarterback Jason Campbell — likely for the rest of the season — to a broken collarbone, the Raiders are in desperate need of another signal-caller. Reportedly, Oakland has a certain someone in mind for the job, but need to work diligently if they’re going to get him off of his couch and into [...]

Bengals lock up Leon Hall with four-year extension

September 2, 2011

The Bengals have made sure their best cornerback isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals signed Leon Hall to a four-year, $39 million extension Friday. The deal, which include $14.1 million in guarantees, ensures he’s under the team’s control through 2015. Cincy’s first-round pick in 2007, Hall has yet to [...]

Seahawks ship Kelly Jennings to Bengals

August 29, 2011

With Pacman Jones sidelined indefinitely, the Bengals were left with a big void at the cornerback position. Luckily for Cincy, the Seahawks boasted the necessary supply to their demand. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks traded corner Kelly Jennings to the Bengals in exchange for defensive tackle Clinton McDonald. Jennings, the ‘Hawks 2006 first-round [...]