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Questionable NFL free-agent signings: Antonio Bryant to the Bengals

By Mike Florio SportingNews.com

In March, the Bengals conducted a two-float receiver parade. First came Antonio Bryant for a visit. As he left, Terrell Owens arrived.

In light of their most recent signing, the Bengals might have overpaid for Antonio Bryant.

Then, after T.O. was gone, Bryant received a four-year, $28 million deal.

So why did [...]

Bengals reach deal with TO

Associated Press

The Bengals reached a contract agreement with receiver Terrell Owens on Tuesday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. He's expected to report to training camp in a day or two.

CINCINNATI — A year after they were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the Bengals have scripted [...]

Mike Brown wants to sign TO

Associated Press

CINCINNATI—Bengals owner Mike Brown is trying to bring receiver Terrell Owens aboard.

Owens attracts three biggest Bengals in Brown, Lewis, Palmer

Browns said Monday that the team is discussing a contract with Owens’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Owens worked out for the Bengals in March, but they decided instead to sign receiver Antonio Bryant to a [...]

Auto Draft

By Roger Hudson – Staff and Wire Reports

CINCINNATI—The Cincinnati Bengals have placed wide receiver Chris Davis on waivers, the team announced this afternoon.

A third-year player from Florida State, Davis was signed by the Bengals on March 12.

Davis, who was cut last year by the Tennessee Titans, was a fourth-round draft pick in 2007.

He played [...]

Raiders seek $9.55M from Russell

Associated Press

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have filed a grievance seeking nearly $10 million back from recently released quarterback JaMarcus Russell.

Raiders seeking $9.55 million from QB Russell.

Yahoo! Sports first reported the story Thursday, saying the Raiders are seeking $9.55 million from Russell in what was paid as salary advances for the 2010-12 [...]

Bengals Fullback Status

Staff and Wire Reports

CINCINNATI —The Cincinnati Bengals apparently haven’t given up on the idea of bringing back fullback Jeremi Johnson and his weight issues. Indications are they are still talking about it.

Jeremi Johnson is still available for insurance.

Right now Fui Vakapuna is probably the favorite but Brian Leonard, recent addition Walter Mendenhall [...]

Pacman Jones says he has changed

Associated Press

Bengals corner says he is about business now

CINCINNATI (AP)—Adam “Pacman” Jones didn’t even try to put a positive spin on his year away from football.

The cornerback who entered the NFL with such promise in 2005 spent all last season trying to get back into the game, looking for someone—anyone—who would give [...]

Bengals claimed RB Walter Mendenhall

By Roger Hudson Staff Writer

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have been very busy today as they claimed running back Walter Mendenhall off waivers from the Buffalo Bills. Walter is the older brother of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall.

Mendenhall rushed for 796 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior at Illinois State.

Mendenhall is [...]

Bengals sign CB Johnny Sears

By M.Bowman Staff / Wire Reports

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed undrafted rookie cornerback Johnny Sears to a contract.

Bengals sign Former Eastern Michigan University Eagles football player Johnny Sears

Sears played his college years at Eastern Michigan and tried out for the Bengals two weeks ago at their rookie minicamp.

Sears ranked seventh on [...]

Bengals reach out to JaMarcus Russell

Staff and Wire Reports

CINCINNATI, OH — This should not surprise any Bengals fan’s reading this article since Mike Brown has become the “Redeemer” of the NFL.

If the Bengals were willing to sign Pacman Jones, why not Russell?

It is reported that the Cincinnati Bengals—who have yet to find a character flaw they didn’t [...]

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Questionable NFL free-agent signings: Antonio Bryant to the Bengals

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