Cincinnati Bengals

Cedric Benson unhappy with Bengals?

January 14, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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 [...]

49ers trade Taylor Mays to Bengals

August 22, 2011
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After just one full season, the 49ers decided to move on from safety Taylor Mays. After a few weeks on the trade block, Mays is now Cincy’s problem. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Niners have traded Mays to the Bengals in exchange for an undisclosed draft selection. In other words, likely a late-round pick. Nearly [...]

Chad Ochocinco traded to Patriots

July 28, 2011
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Albert Haynesworth wasn’t the only big name acquisition by the Patriots on Thursday. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Pats acquired receiver Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals. The terms of the deal aren’t known, but Ochocinco has accepted a restructured three-year deal from New England. Per Adam Schefter, Cincinnati will receive two late-round picks — [...]

Cedric Benson arrested for assault in Texas

July 17, 2011
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For the second consecutive offseason, Cedric Benson has been booked in the Lone Star State. According to Ricky Doyle of Your News Now, Benson was arrested in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning for “assault on a family member.” Doyle states that Benson was charged with a Class A misdemeanor and is currently being held in [...]

Bengals owner stands firm, won’t trade Carson Palmer

May 23, 2011
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One of the more intriguing storylines this offseason has been the deterioration between the Cincinnati Bengals and its longtime veteran quarterback Carson Palmer. Despite Palmer’s declaration that he’ll never play for the Bengals again, owner Mike Brown continues to insist he’s not giving in to the 31-year-old’s trade demands. Per NFL.com, Brown spoke on the [...]