NFL - Cincinnati Bengals
Team:
| Location: Cincinnati, OH | Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium (65,535) | Owner: Mike Brown |
| GM: none | Coach: Marvin Lewis | World Series Championships: 1 |
Cincinnati News
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PITTSBURGH (AP) Heath Miller knows his football career isn't over, just paused. When the injured Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl tight end will be able to hit the "play" button again is anybody's guess. Miller included. While allowing there's "a chance" his surgically repaired right knee could be ready before the season opener against Tennessee on Sept. |
Standings - AFC North
Team Leaders - Offense
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PaY | Andy Dalton | 3,669 |
| Cmp% | Andy Dalton | 62.3 |
| RuY | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 1,094 |
| Y/Ru | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 3.9 |
| Rc | A.J. Green | 97 |
| RcY | A.J. Green | 1,350 |
| TD | Andy Dalton | 31 |
Team Leaders - Defense
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Sk | Geno Atkins | 12.5 |
| Int | Reggie Nelson | 3 |
| FF | Carlos Dunlap | 4 |
| Tk | Vontaze Burfict | 127 |
| PD | Leon Hall | 11 |
Team Rankings - Offense
| Total | AFC Rank | NFL Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG | 24.4 | 5 | 12 |
| RuY/G | 109.1 | 9 | 18 |
| PY/G | 223.6 | 8 | 17 |
| TO | 26 | 5 | 17 |
| Rat | 86.3 | 5 | 12 |
| RZC% | 54.4 | 7 | 16 |
Team Rankings - Defense
| Total | AFC Rank | NFL Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA/G | 20.0 | 4 | 8 |
| RuY/G | 107.2 | 6 | 12 |
| PaY/G | 212.5 | 4 | 7 |
| Tk | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Sk | 51 | 2 | 3 |
| RZC% | 51.2 | 5 | 10 |
Latest Game - Jan 5, 2013
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Player News
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The Bengals have signed running back Giovani Bernard of North Carolina, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks without a deal. Bernard was the second of their two picks in the second round. He'll get a chance to win a spot as a change-of-pace back, complementing BenJarvus Green-Ellis. |
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Bengals signed No. 84 overall pick S Shawn Williams to a four-year contract. An in-the-box specialist, Williams has 4.46 speed, but lacks fluidity and ball skills. Competing with Taylor Mays and 2012 fifth-rounder George Iloka to start opposite Reggie Nelson, Williams has a strong chance of getting on the field as a rookie. The Bengals' mauling defensive line should make life easier on Williams in coverage as he learns the NFL game. |
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Bengals LG Clint Boling is rehabbing an ankle injury at OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. Boling, a 2011 fourth-round pick, started all 16 games at left guard last season, and he graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 10 left guard. He may have to compete with veteran Travelle Wharton for the starting gig this season. |
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Bengals agreed to terms with No. 53 overall pick DE Margus Hunt. One of the draft's most unique prospects, Hunt is a native of Estonia going on 26 years of age. The SMU product didn't light up the stat-sheet in college, but tore up the Combine, running a 4.60 40-yard dash and 1.62 ten-yard split. A mountainous 6-foot-8, 277 pounds, Hunt managed an eye-popping 38 bench-press reps. Bengals.com believes Hunt could be a frequent inactive as he learns the NFL game as a rookie, but his upside is definitely off the charts. It's just a matter of harnessing it, which is never easy. |
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The Bengals are working on quickening the time Andy Dalton drops back in the pocket, as well as his ability to throw the deep ball. "We got it where we need to get it," said QBs coach Ken Zampese. "It's better than it was and we just have to get used to the timing of live guys running. With the OTAs we get more chances to keep working on it." Football Outsiders pinned Dalton with 17 coverage sacks last season, and he posted the fourth-lowest QB rating among AFC passers on passes over 20 yards in the air. It's a make or break year for the third-year quarterback. |
Player Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status | Exp Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Anderson DE | quadriceps | Sidelined | |
| Clint Boling G | ankle | Sidelined | |
| Dre Kirkpatrick CB | knee | Sidelined | |
| Bernard Scott RB | knee surgery | Sidelined | |
| Travelle Wharton G | knee surgery | Sidelined | |
| Andrew Whitworth OT | knee surgery | Sidelined |
Recent Transactions
| Date | Player | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 2013/05/24 | Shawn Williams S  |
signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| 2013/05/23 | Giovani Bernard RB |
signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| 2013/05/22 | Margus Hunt DE | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| 2013/05/14 | Tanner Hawkinson OT,G | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| 2013/05/13 | Rex Burkhead RB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
Last 5 Games
Next 5 Games
| Date | Team | Time | |
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| Sun, Sep 8 | @Chicago | 1:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Mon, Sep 16 | Pittsburgh | 8:40PM EDT | Preview |
| Sun, Sep 22 | Green Bay | 1:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sun, Sep 29 | @Cleveland | 1:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sun, Oct 6 | New England | 1:00PM EDT | Preview |
Quarterback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Dalton, Andy | 6'2" | 220 | 10/29/1987 | 25 | 3 | Katy, TX, USA | TCU | $612,009 |
| 8 | Johnson, Josh | 6'3" | 205 | 05/15/1986 | 27 | 6 | Oakland, CA, USA | San Diego | $750,000 |
| 5 | Robinson, Zac | 6'3" | 215 | 09/29/1986 | 26 | 2 | Edmond, OK, USA | Oklahoma State | $540,000 |
| 9 | Skelton, John | 6'6" | 244 | 03/17/1988 | 25 | 4 | El Paso, TX, USA | Fordham | $490,000 |
Running Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Bernard, Giovani |
5'9" | 206 | 11/22/1991 | 21 | 0 | Davie, FL, USA | North Carolina | |
| 33 | Burkhead, Rex | 5'10" | 214 | 07/02/1990 | 22 | 0 | Plano, TX, USA | Nebraska | |
| 32 | Conner, John | 5'11" | 245 | 06/08/1987 | 25 | 4 | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Kentucky | $490,000 |
| 42 | Green-Ellis, BenJarvus | 5'11" | 220 | 07/02/1985 | 27 | 6 | New Orleans, LA, USA | Mississippi | $800,000 |
| 34 | Herron, Daniel | 5'10" | 215 | 03/21/1989 | 24 | 1 | Warren, OH, USA | Ohio State | $390,000 |
| 39 | McCalebb, Onterio | 5'10" | 170 | 08/10/1989 | 23 | 0 | Fort Meade, FL, USA | Auburn | |
| 30 | Peerman, Cedric | 5'10" | 211 | 10/10/1986 | 26 | 4 | Lynchburg, VA, USA | Virginia | $540,000 |
| 36 | Pressley, Chris | 5'11" | 260 | 08/08/1986 | 26 | 5 | Woodbury, NJ, USA | Wisconsin | |
| 28 | Scott, Bernard  |
5'10" | 198 | 02/10/1984 | 29 | 5 | Wichita Falls, TX, USA | Abilene Christian | $565,000 |
Wide Receiver
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Goard, Tyrone | 6'4" | 204 | 04/30/1989 | 24 | 0 | Charleston, WV, USA | Eastern Kentucky | |
| 18 | Green, A.J. | 6'4" | 207 | 07/31/1988 | 24 | 3 | Summerville, SC, USA | Georgia | $1,269,913 |
| 87 | Hamilton, Cobi | 6'2" | 212 | 11/13/1990 | 22 | 0 | Texarkana, TX, USA | Arkansas | |
| 16 | Hawkins, Andrew | 5'7" | 180 | 03/10/1986 | 27 | 3 | Johnstown, PA, USA | Toledo | $465,000 |
| 82 | Jones, Marvin | 6'2" | 195 | 03/12/1990 | 23 | 2 | Etiwanda, CA, USA | California | $390,000 |
| 83 | Rogers, Taveon | 5'11" | 190 | 08/17/1990 | 22 | 1 | Lancaster, CA, USA | New Mexico State | |
| 86 | Roundtree, Roy | 6'1" | 180 | 03/07/1989 | 24 | 0 | Trotwood, OH, USA | Michigan | |
| 12 | Sanu, Mohamed | 6'2" | 210 | 08/22/1989 | 23 | 2 | South Brunswick, NJ, USA | Rutgers | $390,000 |
| 11 | Sanzenbacher, Dane | 5'11" | 180 | 10/13/1988 | 24 | 3 | Toledo, OH, USA | Ohio State | $465,000 |
| 19 | Tate, Brandon | 6'1" | 200 | 10/05/1987 | 25 | 5 | Burlington, NC, USA | North Carolina | $565,000 |
| 88 | Whalen, Ryan | 6'1" | 200 | 07/26/1989 | 23 | 3 | Alamo, CA, USA | Stanford | $465,000 |
Tight End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Charles, Orson | 6'3" | 250 | 01/27/1991 | 22 | 2 | Tampa, FL, USA | Georgia | $390,000 |
| 48 | Davis, Bryce | 6'3" | 245 | 06/16/1989 | 23 | 1 | Duncan, OK, USA | Central Oklahoma | |
| 85 | Eifert, Tyler | 6'6" | 251 | 09/08/1990 | 22 | 0 | Fort Wayne, IN, USA | Notre Dame | |
| 84 | Gresham, Jermaine | 6'5" | 260 | 06/16/1988 | 24 | 4 | Ardmore, OK, USA | Oklahoma | $690,250 |
| 46 | Harris, Clark | 6'5" | 255 | 07/10/1984 | 28 | 5 | Manahawkin, NJ, USA | Rutgers | $1,260,000 |
| 89 | Quinn, Richard | 6'4" | 264 | 09/06/1986 | 26 | 4 | Maple Heights, OH, USA | North Carolina | $615,000 |
| 81 | Smith, Alex | 6'4" | 258 | 05/22/1982 | 31 | 9 | Denver, CO, USA | Stanford | $850,000 |
Offensive Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Collins, Anthony | 6'5" | 315 | 11/02/1985 | 27 | 6 | Beaumont, TX, USA | Kansas | $700,000 |
| 79 | Fragel, Reid | 6'8" | 308 | 0 | 0 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, USA | Ohio State | ||
| 72 | Hawkinson, Tanner | 6'5" | 298 | 0 | 0 | McPherson, KS, USA | Kansas | ||
| 74 | Roland, Dennis | 6'9" | 322 | 03/10/1983 | 30 | 6 | Bolivar, MO, USA | Georgia | $700,000 |
| 71 | Smith, Andre | 6'4" | 335 | 01/25/1987 | 26 | 5 | Birmingham, AL, USA | Alabama | $4,500,000 |
| 77 | Whitworth, Andrew |
6'7" | 330 | 12/12/1981 | 31 | 8 | Monroe, LA, USA | LSU | $4,550,000 |
Center
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 64 | Cook, Kyle | 6'3" | 315 | 07/25/1983 | 29 | 6 | Macomb, MI, USA | Michigan State | $2,500,000 |
| 60 | Johnson, T.J. | 6'4" | 310 | 07/17/1990 | 22 | 0 | Aynor, SC, USA | South Carolina | |
| 66 | Robinson, Trevor | 6'5" | 305 | 05/16/1990 | 23 | 2 | Elkhorn, NE, USA | Notre Dame |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 65 | Boling, Clint |
6'5" | 311 | 05/09/1989 | 24 | 3 | Alpharetta, GA, USA | Georgia | $465,000 |
| 60 | Hudson, Otis  |
6'5" | 330 | 07/19/1986 | 26 | 2 | Barrington, IL, USA | Eastern Illinois | $540,000 |
| 67 | Pollak, Mike | 6'3" | 300 | 02/16/1985 | 28 | 6 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Arizona State | $700,000 |
| 61 | Sullen, John | 6'6" | 332 | 12/31/1990 | 22 | 0 | Auburn, AL, USA | Auburn | |
| 70 | Wharton, Travelle |
6'4" | 320 | 05/19/1981 | 32 | 9 | Greenville, SC, USA | South Carolina | $825,000 |
| 68 | Zeitler, Kevin | 6'4" | 315 | 03/08/1990 | 23 | 2 | Waukesha, WI, USA | Wisconsin | $390,000 |
Defensive End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 90 | Anderson, Jamaal |
6'6" | 280 | 02/06/1986 | 27 | 7 | Little Rock, AR, USA | Arkansas | $1,600,000 |
| 96 | Dunlap, Carlos | 6'6" | 280 | 02/28/1989 | 24 | 4 | North Charleston, SC, USA | Florida | $490,000 |
| 69 | Evans, DeQuin | 6'2" | 265 | 05/17/1987 | 26 | 1 | Long Beach, CA, USA | Kentucky | $390,000 |
| 91 | Geathers, Robert | 6'3" | 280 | 08/11/1983 | 29 | 10 | Georgetown, SC, USA | Georgia | $4,200,000 |
| 95 | Gilberry, Wallace | 6'2" | 275 | 12/05/1984 | 28 | 6 | Bay Minette, AL, USA | Alabama | |
| 99 | Hunt, Margus | 6'8" | 277 | 07/14/1987 | 25 | 0 | Karksi-Nuia, Russia | Southern Methodist | |
| 93 | Johnson, Michael | 6'7" | 270 | 02/07/1987 | 26 | 5 | Plantersville, AL, USA | Georgia Tech | $1,408,000 |
| 72 | Powell, Carl |
6'2" | 278 | 01/04/1974 | 39 | 8 | Detroit, MI, USA | Louisville |
Defensive Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 97 | Atkins, Geno | 6'1" | 300 | 03/28/1988 | 25 | 4 | Pembroke Pines, FL, USA | Georgia | $490,000 |
| 63 | Black, Larry | 6'2" | 302 | 12/01/1989 | 23 | 0 | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Indiana | |
| 94 | Peko, Domata | 6'3" | 322 | 11/27/1984 | 28 | 8 | Pago Pago, American Samoa | Michigan State | $3,175,000 |
| 62 | Stephens, Terrence | 6'1" | 307 | 0 | 0 | Stanford | |||
| 75 | Still, Devon | 6'5" | 305 | 07/11/1989 | 23 | 2 | Camden, NJ, USA | Penn State | $390,000 |
| 98 | Thompson, Brandon | 6'2" | 320 | 10/19/1989 | 23 | 2 | Thomasville, GA, USA | Clemson | $390,000 |
Linebacker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Burfict, Vontaze | 6'1" | 245 | 09/24/1990 | 22 | 2 | Corona, CA, USA | Arizona State | |
| 41 | Campbell, Jordan | 5'11" | 240 | 06/29/1988 | 24 | 0 | Corona, CA, USA | New Mexico Highlands | |
| 54 | DiManche, Jayson | 6'1" | 232 | 09/22/1990 | 22 | 0 | Trenton, NJ, USA | Southern Illinois | |
| 92 | Harrison, James | 6' | 242 | 05/04/1978 | 35 | 10 | Akron, OH, USA | Kent State | $5,565,000 |
| 49 | Joiner, Brandon | 6'3" | 255 | 04/27/1989 | 24 | 1 | Killeen, TX, USA | Arkansas State | |
| 51 | Knicky, Tim |
6'4" | 235 | 01/01/1988 | 25 | 1 | Cedar Park, TX, USA | Stephen F. Austin | |
| 59 | Lamur, Emmanuel | 6'4" | 232 | 06/08/1989 | 23 | 2 | West Palm Beach, FL, USA | Kansas State | |
| 58 | Maualuga, Rey | 6'2" | 250 | 01/20/1987 | 26 | 5 | Eureka, CA, USA | USC | $615,000 |
| 51 | Maybin, Aaron | 6'4" | 240 | 04/06/1988 | 25 | 5 | Ellicott City, MD, USA | Penn State | $615,000 |
| 52 | Moch, Dontay | 6'2" | 255 | 07/19/1988 | 24 | 3 | Chandler, AZ, USA | Nevada | $465,000 |
| 56 | Porter, Sean | 6'1" | 230 | 01/12/1991 | 22 | 0 | Schertz, TX, USA | Texas A&M | |
| 57 | Rey, Vincent | 6'2" | 250 | 09/06/1987 | 25 | 3 | Far Rockaway, NY, USA | Duke | $540,000 |
| 50 | Schaffer, J.K. | 6' | 232 | 06/10/1990 | 22 | 1 | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Cincinnati | |
| 53 | Taylor, Bruce | 6'1" | 237 | 12/31/1989 | 23 | 0 | Hinesville, GA, USA | Virginia Tech | |
| 51 | Thurman, Odell |
6' | 235 | 07/09/1983 | 29 | 2 | Monticello, GA, USA | Georgia |
Cornerback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 47 | Brown, Terrence | 5'11" | 176 | 0 | 0 | Torrance, CA, USA | Stanford | ||
| 21 | Ghee, Brandon | 6' | 193 | 06/06/1987 | 25 | 3 | Fayetteville, NC, USA | Wake Forest | $540,000 |
| 29 | Hall, Leon | 5'11" | 195 | 12/09/1984 | 28 | 7 | Vista, CA, USA | Michigan | $1,600,000 |
| 24 | Jones, Adam | 5'10" | 185 | 09/30/1983 | 29 | 7 | College Park, GA, USA | West Virginia | $700,000 |
| 27 | Kirkpatrick, Dre |
6'2" | 190 | 10/26/1989 | 23 | 2 | Gadsden, AL, USA | Alabama | $390,000 |
| 37 | Lewis-Harris, Chris | 5'11" | 175 | 02/11/1989 | 24 | 1 | Riverdale, GA, USA | Chattanooga | |
| 23 | Newman, Terence | 5'10" | 192 | 09/04/1978 | 34 | 11 | Salina, KS, USA | Kansas State | $825,000 |
| 38 | Prater, Shaun | 5'10" | 190 | 10/27/1989 | 23 | 1 | Omaha, NE, USA | Iowa | $390,000 |
| 22 | Stoudermire, Troy | 5'10" | 199 | 07/01/1990 | 22 | 0 | Dallas, TX, USA | Minnesota |
Safety
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 44 | Dye, Tony | 5'10" | 200 | 02/11/1990 | 23 | 1 | San Jose, CA, USA | UCLA | |
| 43 | Iloka, George | 6'4" | 225 | 06/20/1990 | 22 | 2 | Houston, TX, USA | Boise State | $390,000 |
| 26 | Mays, Taylor | 6'3" | 230 | 02/07/1988 | 25 | 4 | Seattle, WA, USA | USC | $540,000 |
| 45 | Miles, Jeromy | 6'2" | 210 | 07/20/1987 | 25 | 4 | Voorhees, NJ, USA | Massachusetts | $540,000 |
| 20 | Nelson, Reggie | 5'11" | 210 | 09/21/1983 | 29 | 7 | Melbourne, FL, USA | Florida | $1,450,000 |
| 31 | Sands, Robert | 6'4" | 215 | 11/03/1989 | 23 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | West Virginia | $465,000 |
| 40 | Williams, Shawn |
6' | 213 | 05/13/1991 | 22 | 0 | Damascus, GA, USA | Georgia |
Kicker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 2 | Nugent, Mike | 5'10" | 190 | 03/02/1982 | 31 | 9 | Centerville, OH, USA | Ohio State | $2,665,000 |
Punter
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 10 | Huber, Kevin | 6'1" | 212 | 07/16/1985 | 27 | 5 | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Cincinnati | $1,260,000 |
| 3 | Sharp, Quinn | 6'1" | 189 | 11/12/1989 | 23 | 0 | Grapevine, TX, USA | Oklahoma State |
Game Information
| Average Age: 25.3 |
| Average Height: 6'2" |
| Average Weight: 244.4 |
Passing
| Player | GP | Cmp | Att | % | PaY | YPA | YPC | YPG | LgPa | TD | Int | F | FL | Sk | SkYd | 1DPa | Rat |
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| Dalton, Andy QB | 16 | 329 | 528 | 62.3 | 3,669 | 6.9 | 11.2 | 229.3 | 59 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 229 | 171 | 87.4 |
| Sanu, Mohamed WR | 9 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 73 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 8.1 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 158.3 |
| Gradkowski, Bruce QB | 2 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 65 | 5.9 | 13.0 | 32.5 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.6 |
| Green, A.J. WR | 16 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
Rushing
| Player | GP | Att | RuY | Avg | YPG | LgRu | TD | F | FL | 1DRu |
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| Green-Ellis, BenJarvus RB | 15 | 278 | 1,094 | 3.9 | 72.9 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54 |
| Peerman, Cedric RB | 14 | 36 | 258 | 7.2 | 18.4 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Dalton, Andy QB | 16 | 47 | 120 | 2.6 | 7.5 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Leonard, Brian RB | 15 | 33 | 106 | 3.2 | 7.1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jones, Marvin WR | 11 | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4.3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Green, A.J. WR | 16 | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 2.4 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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Scott, Bernard RB
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2 | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 17.5 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hawkins, Andrew WR | 14 | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sanu, Mohamed WR | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Herron, Daniel RB | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Huber, Kevin P | 16 | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | -0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gradkowski, Bruce QB | 2 | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate, Brandon WR | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Conner, John RB | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pressley, Chris RB | 14 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | GP | Rec | Trg | Drop | Yds | Avg | YPG | LgRc | YAC | RcTD | F | FL | 1DRec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green, A.J. WR | 16 | 97 | 164 | 9 | 1,350 | 13.9 | 84.4 | 73 | 434 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 61 |
| Gresham, Jermaine TE | 16 | 64 | 94 | 7 | 737 | 11.5 | 46.1 | 55 | 442 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| Hawkins, Andrew WR | 14 | 51 | 80 | 3 | 533 | 10.5 | 38.1 | 59 | 357 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Binns, Armon WR | 11 | 24 | 40 | 3 | 277 | 11.5 | 25.2 | 48 | 124 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Tate, Brandon WR | 16 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 211 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 44 | 73 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Jones, Marvin WR | 11 | 18 | 32 | 1 | 201 | 11.2 | 18.3 | 23 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Sanu, Mohamed WR | 9 | 16 | 25 | 0 | 154 | 9.6 | 17.1 | 34 | 78 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Green-Ellis, BenJarvus RB | 15 | 22 | 29 | 1 | 104 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 13 | 96 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Charles, Orson TE | 16 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 101 | 12.6 | 6.3 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Peerman, Cedric RB | 14 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 85 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 16 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Leonard, Brian RB | 15 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 67 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 16 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Whalen, Ryan WR | 9 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pressley, Chris RB | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Scoring
| Player | TD | RcTD | KRTD | TD | TD | 2Pt | XP | FG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate, Brandon WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Green-Ellis, BenJarvus RB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Jones, Adam CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Green, A.J. WR | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Hawkins, Andrew WR | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Peerman, Cedric RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jones, Marvin WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sanu, Mohamed WR | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Binns, Armon WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Nugent, Mike K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 19 | 92 |
| Dalton, Andy QB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Brown, Josh K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 41 |
| Gresham, Jermaine TE | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Pressley, Chris RB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Returning
| Player | KR | Yds | Avg | KRTD | LgKR | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | LgPR | FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate, Brandon WR | 32 | 795 | 24.8 | 0 | 45 | 21 | 187 | 8.9 | 0 | 32 | 7 |
| Jones, Adam CB | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 31 | 26 | 301 | 11.6 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Peerman, Cedric RB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles, Orson TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pressley, Chris RB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Punting
Defense
| Player | Ast | Solo | Tk | Sk | SkYd | Stf | StY | FF | FR | FRY | FRT | Int | Yds | InTD | LgInt | PD | Hur | Sfty | BK |
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| Burfict, Vontaze LB | 54 | 73 | 127 | 1.0 | 11 | 4.5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maualuga, Rey LB | 60 | 62 | 122 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nelson, Reggie S | 29 | 56 | 85 | 1.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Newman, Terence CB | 21 | 54 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Atkins, Geno DT | 15 | 39 | 54 | 12.5 | 90 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Clements, Nate S,CB
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22 | 31 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peko, Domata DT | 30 | 23 | 53 | 2.0 | 14 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson, Michael DE | 17 | 35 | 52 | 11.5 | 71 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Crocker, Chris S
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12 | 29 | 41 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunlap, Carlos DE | 7 | 34 | 41 | 6.0 | 55 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones, Adam CB | 7 | 33 | 40 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawson, Manny LB | 9 | 30 | 39 | 2.0 | 16 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hall, Leon CB | 14 | 24 | 38 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 1 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geathers, Robert DE | 18 | 12 | 30 | 3.0 | 16 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles, Jeromy S | 7 | 21 | 28 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skuta, Dan LB | 11 | 16 | 27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilberry, Wallace DE | 9 | 15 | 24 | 6.5 | 48 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mays, Taylor S | 8 | 14 | 22 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rey, Vincent LB | 5 | 16 | 21 | 1.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lamur, Emmanuel LB | 9 | 10 | 19 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sims, Pat DT | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Still, Devon DT | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Peerman, Cedric RB | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawkins, Andrew WR | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whalen, Ryan WR | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harris, Clark TE | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Kirkpatrick, Dre CB
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0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Herron, Daniel RB | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smith, Andre OT | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Howard, Thomas LB
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0 | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard, Brian RB | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Anderson, Jamaal DE
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2 | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Allen, Jason CB
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0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green, A.J. WR | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones, Marvin WR | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iloka, George S | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanu, Mohamed WR | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis-Harris, Chris CB | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate, Brandon WR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Whitworth, Andrew OT
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green-Ellis, BenJarvus RB | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Faine, Jeff C
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muckelroy, Roddrick LB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeitler, Kevin G | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binns, Armon WR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nugent, Mike K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles, Orson TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Boling, Clint G
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gresham, Jermaine TE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thompson, Brandon DT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moch, Dontay LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Depth Chart
The Bengals have signed running back Giovani Bernard of North Carolina, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks without a deal. Bernard was the second of their two picks in the second round. He'll get a chance to win a spot as a change-of-pace back, complementing BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Bengals signed No. 84 overall pick S Shawn Williams to a four-year contract. An in-the-box specialist, Williams has 4.46 speed, but lacks fluidity and ball skills. Competing with Taylor Mays and 2012 fifth-rounder George Iloka to start opposite Reggie Nelson, Williams has a strong chance of getting on the field as a rookie. The Bengals' mauling defensive line should make life easier on Williams in coverage as he learns the NFL game.
Bengals LG Clint Boling is rehabbing an ankle injury at OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. Boling, a 2011 fourth-round pick, started all 16 games at left guard last season, and he graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 10 left guard. He may have to compete with veteran Travelle Wharton for the starting gig this season.
Bengals signed No. 37 overall pick Giovani Bernard to a four-year contract. Bernard was the first running back selected in the draft, but that doesn't mean he'll be a workhorse as a rookie. The flashy UNC product is expecting to serve as BenJarvus Green-Ellis' complement; executing outside runs, taking screen passes and getting the occasional full series. We still wouldn't be surprised if Bernard made himself impossible to keep off the field because he is so much more talented than Green-Ellis.
Bengals agreed to terms with No. 53 overall pick DE Margus Hunt. One of the draft's most unique prospects, Hunt is a native of Estonia going on 26 years of age. The SMU product didn't light up the stat-sheet in college, but tore up the Combine, running a 4.60 40-yard dash and 1.62 ten-yard split. A mountainous 6-foot-8, 277 pounds, Hunt managed an eye-popping 38 bench-press reps. Bengals.com believes Hunt could be a frequent inactive as he learns the NFL game as a rookie, but his upside is definitely off the charts. It's just a matter of harnessing it, which is never easy.
The Bengals are working on quickening the time Andy Dalton drops back in the pocket, as well as his ability to throw the deep ball. "We got it where we need to get it," said QBs coach Ken Zampese. "It's better than it was and we just have to get used to the timing of live guys running. With the OTAs we get more chances to keep working on it." Football Outsiders pinned Dalton with 17 coverage sacks last season, and he posted the fourth-lowest QB rating among AFC passers on passes over 20 yards in the air. It's a make or break year for the third-year quarterback.
Bengals CB Brandon Ghee is 100 percent recovered from last season's wrist injury. The oft-injured cornerback is likely on his last chance with the Bengals. "I'm just anxious," Ghee said. "I just want to play." Ghee was turning heads last summer before landing on injured reserve in late August. He'll have to stand out again in camp to have any real shot at a roster spot.
Mohamed Sanu (foot) is a full participant in Bengals OTAs. "I feel real strong and explosive," Sanu said Tuesday. "It felt great to be back out there on the field doing the things I was doing last year: running routes full speed, stopping and going, run blocking, catching balls again." Sanu declared himself 100 percent healthy early last month. He should have a leg up on Marvin Jones for No. 2 duties opposite A.J. Green.
Bengals.com believes second-year LB Emmanuel Lamur is headed for a "breakout" season. An undrafted free agent out of Kansas State last season, Lamur was overshadowed by Vontaze Burfict, but acquitted himself well in 136 snaps on defense. All of his snaps came after Week 9. Lamur isn't in the mix for a starting job, but could be the Bengals' top reserve linebacker while featuring on special teams.
Recently re-signed RT Andre Smith was absent from the start of Bengals OTAs on Tuesday. "He's got to deal with some stuff that he has to take care of and when he gets it taken care of he will be back up here," coach Marvin Lewis said. The sessions are "voluntary," but it's not a good sign that Smith is a no-show for the Bengals' first workouts since he signed his three-year, $18 million deal. SI's Peter King reported before the start of free agency that teams were "scared" Smith would lose his motivation once he signed a long-term deal. Cincinnati can only hope Smith doesn't revert to his old ways, and stays in shape.
Bengals RCB Leon Hall will miss some OTAs with a torn thumb ligament. It's unclear when the injury occurred, but Hall did it while lifting weights. He's expected back at some point during the ten OTA practices, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the Bengals let the veteran take it easy until training camp. Pro Football Focus graded Hall out as its No. 25 cornerback last season.
Football Outsiders charted Andy Dalton with taking 17 coverage sacks last season. That was the highest total in the league. The Bengals' line "allowed" 46 sacks last season, which was the seventh-most, but Dalton's propensity to hold onto the ball contributed greatly to that. The Bengals have a strong group of blockers, and our own Evan Silva ranked them ninth in his offensive line rankings.
Bengals second-year CB Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) will be held out of team drills until training camp. Kirkpatrick's rookie year was washed out by injuries, as he fractured a knee bone last July, experienced tendinitis, suffered a Week 13 concussion, and underwent knee surgery in January. The Bengals are going to take it easy on Kirkpatrick, but he's so far done nothing to quiet the notion that Alabama players are consistently "banged up" upon NFL entry. With Terence Newman back, Kirkpatrick will need a big (and healthy) training camp to win the starting left cornerback job.
Bengals second-round RB Giovani Bernard admitted he's expecting to play a complementary role as a rookie. Bernard has more value in Dynasty formats than re-draft. BenJarvus Green-Ellis' contract is up after the 2014 season. "I think it's more so a complementary kind of thing," Bernard said. "I think we are both going to help each other out. I definitely had a chance to talk to him and he's the leader of that pack, he's the leader of the guys." Something around 170-190 total touches for Bernard this season is realistic. Green-Ellis will get the goal-line work.
Bengals agreed to terms with No. 156 overall pick OT Tanner Hawkinson on a four-year contract. Hawkinson made 48 consecutive starts at left tackle for Kansas, but will likely be fighting for fourth-tackle duties in training camp. Standing in at 6-foot-5, Hawkinson weighs "just" 298 pounds, and managed only 13 bench-press reps at the Combine. He needs to bulk up.
The Bengals have signed two more draft picks, linebacker Sean Porter from the fourth round and running back Rex Burkhead from the sixth round. Five of Cincinnati's 10 draft picks are under contract. The Bengals had already signed receiver Cobi Hamilton, who was picked in the sixth round, and offensive tackle Reid Fragel and center T.J. Johnson from the seventh round.
The Bengals have signed two more draft picks, linebacker Sean Porter from the fourth round and running back Rex Burkhead from the sixth round. Five of Cincinnati's 10 draft picks are under contract. The Bengals had already signed receiver Cobi Hamilton, who was picked in the sixth round, and offensive tackle Reid Fragel and center T.J. Johnson from the seventh round.
Bengals signed sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead to a four-year contract. The Bengals have penciled in Burkhead as a rookie special teamer, but he's more talented than BenJarvus Green-Ellis and could carve out a role as a third-down back should Gio Bernard fail to exhibit NFL-ready blitz-pickup ability. Burkhead is quick in a short area and packs some pop as a runner.
Bengals signed fourth-round OLB Sean Porter to a four-year contract. Just 6-foot-1, 229 at his Combine weigh-in, the Bengals were pleasantly surprised when Porter reported to rookie minicamp at 237 pounds. He's a possible long-term successor to James Harrison as a pass-rushing SAM linebacker. As a rookie, Porter will focus on special teams.
The Cincinnati Enquirer considers undrafted rookie LB Jayson DiManche the most likely UDFA to crack the Bengals' 53-man roster. DiManche's $15,000 signing bonus was tied for the second highest amongst all undrafted free agents, while the Bengals have a history of rostering UDFA linebackers. A quick-twitch pass-rusher for small-school Southern Illinois, DiManche racked up 38 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks in three college seasons. "He's such a good athlete," coach Marvin Lewis said. "He's got the long legs, long arms. But he's so underdeveloped physically. That's what you're looking for: A guy with the physical upside."
The Bengals dialed up a "steady amount of screen passes" for second-round RB Giovani Bernard in rookie minicamp. Per reporter Joe Reedy, there were multiple times where Bernard caught a screen and was "gone up the sideline." It's just the latest indication that the Bengals plan to use Bernard as a true change-of-pace back as a rookie, getting him 8-10 carries while featuring him in the passing game. The Bengals want to get Bernard and his elite athleticism out in space as much as possible.
Bengals signed sixth-round WR Cobi Hamilton to a four-year contract. Hamilton (6-foot-1 3/4, 212) lacks top-end speed and is more of a possession receiver who catches slant routes and breaks tackles. He's also a solid blocker on the outside. Hamilton doesn't project as much more than a No. 4 or 5 receiver for the Bengals. He'll compete for a roster spot this summer.
Bengals rookie TE Tyler Eifert lined up in multiple positions during rookie minicamp practice. Eifert lined up as a tight end on either side and also as a slot receiver during practice on Friday, and he said the Bengals' offense came naturally to him. Head coach Marvin Lewis was impressed with Eifert, saying he "is as advertised." It appears the Bengals plan to get Eifert involved immediately, though we're not convinced he's anything more than a TE2 fantasy option in his rookie season.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated he envisions sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead as a special teamer during his first season. Lewis believes Burkhead can "uplift special teams while competing for a spot" in the backfield. We like Burkhead as a Dynasty sleeper, but he's got a tough path to playing time behind Giovani Bernard and BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Burkhead is likely competing for one or two spots with Cedric Peerman and Bernard Scott.
Bengals.com suggests second-round DE Margus Hunt could be a weekly inactive as a rookie. Hunt is short on experience but long on athleticism, and he landed in the perfect situation with the Bengals. The soon-to-be 26-year-old ran a 4.60 forty and repped 225 pounds 38 times at the Combine. The Bengals are loaded up front on the defensive line, and Hunt is no higher than fourth or fifth on the defensive end depth chart. He'll be given plenty of time to work on his craft.
Bengals agreed to terms with No. 240 overall pick OT Reid Fragel on a four-year contract. Fragel was viewed as a possible second-day pick, but he lasted all the way to the seventh round on draft weekend. He was just a one-year starter at right tackle for Ohio State, and he'll be someone for the Bengals to develop.
Bengals agreed to terms with No. 251 overall pick C T.J. Johnson on a four-year, $2.205 million contract. The fourth-to-last pick of the draft, Johnson made 53 starts in the SEC, but is limited athletically despite exceptional strength (32 reps on the bench press). He'll have to show versatility along the interior line to have any shot at earning a roster spot.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy predicts that No. 84 overall pick S Shawn Williams will start next to Reggie Nelson as a rookie. Williams will be competing with former second-round bust Taylor Mays and 2012 fifth-rounder George Iloka, so it shouldn't be hard to crack the lineup. Williams is solid in run-support, which would complement Nelson's coverage skills well.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy suggests second-year TE Orson Charles could be on the roster bubble this summer. Charles was such a rookie non-factor that he hasn't merited a Rotoworld blurb since June of 2012. Reedy expects Charles to be the Bengals' "No. 3 TE or released." A fourth-round pick out of Georgia, Charles played roughly 300 snaps but caught only eight passes for 101 yards. He's become superfluous after Tyler Eifert was drafted to team with Jermaine Gresham in two-tight packages.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy predicts that BenJarvus Green-Ellis will play the most snaps in the Bengals' backfield this season. We fully expect Green-Ellis to handle much of the early-down and short-yardage work initially, while second-round rookie Giovani Bernard mixes in on passing downs. But Bernard could eat up some of Green-Ellis' snaps as the season goes on if he shows the lateral agility and quick feet that made him so elusive at North Carolina. The "Law Firm" averaged just 3.9 YPC last season.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy "highly doubts" both Bernard Scott and Giovani Bernard will make the Bengals' 53-man roster. In other words, Scott's roster spot is in jeopardy. Bernard obviously isn't going anywhere after being the first running back drafted last weekend. The Bengals re-signed Scott, 29, to a one-year deal last month. Cincinnati will likely keep four running backs: BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bernard, special teams ace Cedric Peerman, and sixth-round pick Rex Burkhead.
Bengals OC Jay Gruden expects sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead to push for the team's third-down back job. As Cincinnati seeks to replace Brian Leonard, rookies Burkhead and Giovani Bernard "will be competing for third-down spot," Gruden promised. Bernard Scott and Cedric Peerman will be on the roster bubble. Based on our own pre-draft tape study, we identified Burkhead as a superior pass protector, although Bernard is a more explosive receiver. It'll be a camp battle to monitor.
Bengals OC Jay Gruden indicated that he doesn't plan to use No. 37 pick Giovani Bernard as a workhorse back. "A unique back with the skill set that doesn't have to be a 25-carry guy," is how Gruden described Bernard. "He can be a 10-15 carry guy, catch eight balls, whatever it is, to help us out and make us more diverse." Gruden does believe Bernard offers "three-down" tools, but he's headed for a timeshare with power back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, at least initially. Gruden added that Bernard and sixth-round pick Rex Burkhead will be "competing for third-down spot."
Bengals signed Eastern Kentucky WR Tyrone Goard. Goard (6-foot-3 7/8, 205) registered 41 catches for 900 yards (22.0 YPR) and eight touchdowns as a senior. He has small hands (8 3/4") and managed 10 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, but ran a 4.5-flat forty time with a 36-inch vertical. Goard is a project who should benefit from an NFL weight room.
The Charlotte Observer reports Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert was "in the discussion" for the Panthers at No. 14 before they selected Utah DT Star Lotulelei. Greg Olsen is only 28, coming off a solid season and signed through 2015, so it's a bit of a surprise, especially since the Panthers are unsettled at receiver. Rookie Panthers GM Dave Gettleman is off to a mediocre start.
Bengals signed Auburn RB/CB Onterio McCalebb. Interestingly, the Bengals are listing him as a cornerback. McCalebb (5-foot-10 1/4, 168) is a straight-line burner who rushed 406 times for 2,586 yards (6.37 YPC) and 24 touchdowns across four seasons at Auburn. McCalebb boosted his stock with a 4.34 forty and scintillating 1.45 ten-yard split at the Combine. He went undrafted because he lacks physicality and elusive running ability, but the Bengals will give his speed a shot on defense. McCalebb could also make an impact on returns and as a gadget offensive player in space.
Mohamed Sanu (foot) expects to be at full-speed for May's OTAs. Sanu cracked the starting lineup in Week 6 last season, but was lost to a stress fracture sustained in Week 8. The Bengals used only one draft pick on a wideout, sixth-rounder Cobi Hamilton. With a quality offseason, Sanu will enter camp ahead of Marvin Jones as the starter opposite A.J. Green.
Burkhead was taken in the sixth round by the Bengals. Burkhead is a Nebraska product and it is unclear how he will fit at the pro level.
Bengals selected South Carolina C T.J. Johnson with the No. 251 overall pick. Johnson (6-foot-4 1/4, 310) broke Falcons DE Cliff Matthews' South Carolina school record for starts, earning the first-team nod 53 times in his career, mostly at center. Johnson has 33 1/2-inch arms and ran a 5.33 forty at the Combine before repping 225 pounds 32 times on the bench. He'll look to latch on behind Trevor Robinson and Kyle Cook in Cincinnati.
Bengals selected Ohio State OT Reid Fragel with the No. 240 overall pick. Fragel (6-foot-7 5/8, 308) spent his first three seasons as a blocking tight end for the Buckeyes before converting to right tackle as a senior and starting all 12 games. Inexperienced on the line but a plus athlete, Fragel ran 5.14 at the Combine with a 30-inch vertical and 33 reps on the bench. Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris is a big fan of Fragel's tape, but he's going to have to fill out a bit before becoming a competitive NFL run blocker. In Cincy, he'll try to earn a roster spot behind Andre Smith.
Bengals selected Arkansas WR Cobi Hamilton with the No. 197 overall pick. Hamilton (6-foot-1 3/4, 212) emerged as Tyler Wilson's go-to target as a senior, catching 90 balls for 1,335 yards (14.8 YPR) and five touchdowns. Hamilton lacks top-end speed (4.56 forty) and has small hands (8 3/4") with a tendency to let passes get into his body rather than secure them naturally. His biggest plus is physicality, as Hamilton is a post-catch tackle breaker and fierce blocker with some Anquan Boldin to his game. The team drafted a possession receiver in Sanu last year, and Hamilton wins underneath on slants and crosses.
Bengals selected Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead with the No. 190 overall pick. Burkhead (5-foot-10 1/4, 214) ran 4.73 at the Combine, but he's a better prospect than that. He's a quick short-area mover with agility and athleticism (39" vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump). Straight-line long speed is probably the most overrated running back measurable, as evidenced by Alfred Morris' 4.72 forty. Burkhead rushed 635 times for 3,332 yards (5.25 YPC) and 30 touchdowns at Nebraska, adding 60 catches. Although he lacks explosive talent, Burkhead runs with superb vision and aggression, and can pick up a blitz. It's an excellent pick by the Bengals, who can transition away from BenJarvus Green-Ellis with rookies Gio Bernard and Burkhead.
The Bengals have taken Hamilton from Arkansas with the second of their two picks in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Hamilton is the first receiver the Bengals have taken in the draft. They've gotten a tight end, two running backs, a receiver, a guard, a defensive end, a linebacker and a strong safety.
Bengals selected Kansas OT Tanner Hawkinson with the No. 156 overall pick. Hawkinson (6-foot-5 1/4, 298) set a Jayhawks record with 48 consecutive starts, all of them at left tackle. Recruited as a tight end, Hawkinson is a solid athlete and ran 5.07 at the Combine with a 28.5-inch vertical and 1.69 ten-yard split. He has a lot of weight-room work to do after managing just 13 bench-press reps at KU's March 15 Pro Day.
The Bengals have taken their first offensive lineman in this year's draft, getting Hawkinson from Kansas in the fifth round. Hawkinson will help with depth on the line. He's played both tackle and guard and is a converted tight end.
Bengals selected Texas A&M OLB Sean Porter with the No. 118 overall pick. Porter (6-foot-1 1/4, 229) played both 3-4 rush linebacker and 4-3 weak-side 'backer as the Aggies underwent scheme change during his career. He's at his best as a nickel rusher with an ability to bend the edge. Porter ran 4.75 at the Combine with a 1.63 ten-yard split and pumped 225 pounds 22 times on the bench. He's likely to play special teams as a rookie, and could be James Harrison's eventual replacement at strong-side linebacker.
The Bengals opened the final day of the draft by going for defense, picking Porter in the fourth round. He's the third defensive player chosen by the Bengals overall. In the first two days of the draft, Cincinnati took a pass-catching tight end, a change-of-pace running back and a strong safety, filling some of their biggest needs. They also got defensive end Margus Hunt from Estonia, one of several international players in the draft.
Bengals selected Georgia S Shawn Williams with the No. 84 overall pick. Williams (5-11, 213) made 30 starts for the Dawgs, playing strong safety across from FS Bacarri Rambo. Williams logged 10.5 tackles for loss, and four career picks. He is a run-support maven lacking fluidity and ball skills, but helped himself with a 4.46 forty at the Combine. Williams should have little trouble making an early impact on kickoff and punt coverage.
The bengals picked running back Giovani Bernard from North Carolina with the first of their two choices in the second round on Friday night. They're looking for a back to complement BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who is more of a straight-ahead runner. Bernard was the first running back taken in the draft.
Bengals selected SMU DE Margus Hunt with the No. 53 overall pick. Hunt (6-foot-8 1/8, 277) blocked an NCAA record 17 kicks at SMU and notched eight sacks with 11.5 tackles for loss as a senior. Hunt's production and tape are not stellar -- and he turns 26 before the season -- but the Estonia native and 2006 Junior Olympics shotput and discus gold medalist is an athletic phenom. At the Combine, Hunt ran 4.6-flat with a running back-like 1.62 ten-yard split and repped 225 pounds 38 times. Concerns on Hunt are his inexperience, upright stiffness, and lack of edge-rushing tools. Hunt will have an opportunity to learn under Mike Zimmer as a reserve on an already loaded Bengals defensive front.
Bengals selected UNC RB Giovani Bernard with the No. 37 overall pick. Bernard (5-foot-8 3/8, 202) amassed 2,481 yards and 25 touchdowns on 423 college carries (5.9 YPC) before turning pro following his redshirt sophomore year. Perhaps most impressively, he averaged 46 receptions per season and scored twice on punt returns. Bernard ran a 4.53 forty with a 10-foot-2 broad jump at the Combine. A terrific receiver with some Brian Westbrook to his game, Bernard lacks physicality as a runner but combines lightning-quick, rapid-fire cuts with fantastic acceleration and lateral jukes. With the team allowing an adequate runner in BenJarvus Green-Ellis to handle the workload in 2012, expect Bernard to see a large number of touches, especially in pass situations, in 2013.
Bengals re-signed RT Andre Smith to a three-year, $18 million contract. Despite being only 26 years old and grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 offensive tackle in 2012, Smith generated no interest on the free agent market. Penny-pinching Bengals owner Mike Brown waited out Smith and his agent and came away a winner. Cincinnati will again field one of the top lines in football with Andrew Whitworth on Andy Dalton's blindside, Clint Boling and Kevin Zeitler at guard, Kyle Cook at center, and Smith at right tackle.
The Bengals reached agreement with Smith on a new contract Friday night, the final step toward bringing back their offense intact from last season. The agreement gave the Bengals freedom to look at other spots in the draft rather than having to worry about replacing Smith, who was a first-round pick in 2009. He was hurt his first two seasons, but lost a lot of weight and became a steady starter the last two years.
The tight end from Notre Dame has decided to wear No. 85, which is Chad Ochocinco's old number. The first-round draft pick wore No. 80 at Notre Dame, but went with No. 85 in Cincinnati because the number was available and he knew about Ochocinco's history - his many catches and his touchdown dances. Eifert and his family flew to Cincinnati from Fort Wayne, Ind., on Friday to meet his new team. Coach Marvin Lewis hopes that Eifert will be as productive as Ochocinco.
Bengals OC Jay Gruden insists Jermaine Gresham is still the starting tight end despite Thursday's selection of Tyler Eifert. "I don't think Jermaine has a lot to worry about," Gruden claimed. "(Eifert's) going to come in here and add another element with the two tight end package or three tight end package." Although the Eifert pick is a clear indictment of Gresham's progress - or lack thereof - there's still a chance he'll remain the Bengals' most targeted tight end. He's no longer even a borderline TE1, however. Thanks to his landing spot, Eifert will have a hard time making a fantasy impact as a rookie.
Bengals selected Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert with the No. 21 overall pick. It's an acknowledgement of disappointment in Jermaine Gresham, who has never lived up to his athletic billing coming out of college and was an absolute dog in the Bengals' playoff loss to Houston. Eifert (6-foot-5 1/2, 250) caught 140 passes for 1,840 yards (13.1 YPR) and 11 touchdowns across three seasons for the Irish, demonstrating terrific hands and elite high-pointing ability on contested throws. He was a dangerous intermediate seam-stretcher as a freshman and sophomore before facing more double teams as a junior and learning to win 50:50 balls amid tight coverage. Also a willing blocker, Eifert sewed up a first-round draft slot with a 4.68 forty at the Combine and a 35.5-inch vertical, which both ranked in the top five at his position. He drew pre-draft comparisons to Todd Heap. Unfortunately due to his landing spot, Eifert is unlikely to make much fantasy noise as a rookie.
The Bengals selected a tight end in the first round of the NFL draft for the second time in four years, getting Notre Dame's Eifert with the 21st overall pick on Thursday. Eifert joins Jermaine Gresham as first-round tight ends in an offense that will be the biggest focus in Cincinnati's attempt to go deeper into the playoffs. Gresham also was the 21st overall pick in 2010.
According to the Bengals' official website, nothing appears imminent in talks with free agent RT Andre Smith. Although coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that the "sun is emerging" in negotiations, it doesn't look like the Bengals are going to get Smith under contract before the draft. If they use the No. 21 overall pick on a tackle like Florida State's Menelik Watson, we'll know there's concern that a deal won't get done.
James Harrison's two-year contract with the Bengals is worth a total of $4.45 million. Harrison got a $1.2M signing bonus, a $100,000 workout bonus and per-game roster bonuses that could total $300,000 this season. It adds up to a maximum payout of $3 million in 2013, or $1.5 million less than he would have gotten from the Steelers if he accepted their original offer of a 30 percent pay cut. Pride didn't pay off for Harrison.
New Bengals SLB James Harrison downplayed his transition to a 4-3 scheme. During his nine-year reign in Pittsburgh, Harrison was strictly a rush linebacker in their 3-4. In Cincy, he'll play the SAM spot in base packages and attack the quarterback from the edge on passing downs. "It's not really a concern," Harrison said. "Some of the defenses that we do are the same terminology. The coverages are the same its just you might switch from side to side. I'll be playing sometimes stack like a regular inside linebacker that would play a 3-4."
New Bengals SLB James Harrison feels like he has "three years left" in the league, and says physically he's as "close as he's ever been" to his 2008 Defensive Player of the Year campaign. Going on 35, Harrison has grown increasingly injury prone in recent years, missing a combined eight games the past two seasons. This, after Harrison missed just one game between 2007-10. Harrison is never returning to his 2008 form, but he can still be a formidable presence on the edge if he can stay healthy.
Coach Marvin Lewis thinks the "sun is emerging" in talks with free agent RT Andre Smith. Talks have undoubtedly been stalled by the dampened market for right tackles and the Bengals' penchant for pinching pennies. It sounds like the two sides are finally making some progress, as Lewis remains "hopeful" a deal gets done before the draft. Either way, it remains unlikely that Smith will move on from the team that drafted him sixth overall in 2009.
Per the Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy, the Bengals talked with free agent RT Andre Smith over the weekend. Things are moving at a snail's pace between the Bengals and Smith -- if they're even moving at all. There's no question that it's a good sign the two sides are still talking, but they've been in contact all offseason and nothing has developed. Ideally, the Bengals would lock Smith up before the draft, but the 26-year-old will have to lower his asking price for that to happen.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Friday that he's hopeful free agent Andre Smith will be re-signed before the draft. "We're getting down to the time of that because we feel it's important," Lewis said. "He wants to get it done but he has to get his representation and our people to come to an agreement. He's anxious for it to occur and hopefully it happens quickly." Lewis wouldn't rule out drafting a new right tackle if Smith isn't signed before the draft. The Bengals clearly want his asking price to come down.
Bengals signed SLB James Harrison, formerly of the Steelers, to a two-year contract. The 2008 Defensive Player of the Year, Harrison will bring pass rush to the strong-side linebacker position in Cincinnati that Marvin Lewis has long sought. Although he is 35 now with an increasingly fragile body and must play limited snaps, Harrison remains a highly effective edge presence. He racked up six sacks, two forced fumbles, and 70 tackles last season despite missing three games and large chunks of others. Cincinnati's defense is otherwise returning intact after last year's No. 6 finish. Harrison will add attitude on the second level.
The Bengals have signed Smith as an unrestricted free agent from Cleveland. The ninth-year player has spent the last three seasons with Cleveland. He played in 12 games last year, starting two, and had 13 catches for 47 yards. He missed three games because of a concussion. Smith was Tampa Bay's third-round draft pick in 2005. He played for the Buccaneers through 2008 before moving to Philadelphia. He has started 55 games through his career, catching 160 passes with 12 touchdowns.
Bengals signed TE Alex Smith. Smith had an impact as a pass-catcher early on his career, hauling in 108 receptions over his first three NFL seasons. But over the last five years, he's turned into a blocking specialist and has caught a total of 52 passes. Smith is capable of chipping in at fullback and setting the edge in the run game.
A.J. Green said his biggest goal this offseason is to cut down on his drops. Last year, Green was officially credited with seven drops and Pro Football Focus hit him with 10. He still ranked seventh in receptions (97), tenth in yards (1,351) and fourth in receiving touchdowns (11). Green has spent the past few months working out with the likes of Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas in Atlanta.
Bengals G/T Travelle Wharton (ACL surgery) is expected to be ready for training camp. Wharton tore his right ACL last August and may not participate in May OTAs, but he should be fine for contact work. Wharton had been penciled in as Cincy's left guard last season, but Clint Boling took over and proved an upgrade. Wharton will return as a versatile reserve capable of playing guard and tackle.
The Bengals have re-signed reserve running back Bernard Scott, who missed all but two games last season because of injuries. The sixth-round draft pick from 2009 has started three games during his four seasons in Cincinnati. Last year, he suffered a hand injury during preseason, then an ankle injury that resulted in him going on the injured reserve list on Oct. 8. He carried eight times for 35 yards in his two games.
Mohamed Sanu (foot) confirmed Monday he's back to 100 percent health. "No nagging pain," Sanu said at the start of the Bengals' offseason program. Sanu underwent surgery for a stress fracture in December. He'll compete with Marvin Jones to start opposite A.J. Green this offseason. Sanu is the favorite.
The Bengals signed Pollak, who was an unrestricted free agent. Pollak is a sixth-year veteran out of Arizona State, and has played in 59 NFL games, with 41 starts. Pollak entered the NFL in 2008 as a second-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts. He signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Carolina Panthers last season.
Bengals waived WR Lavasier Tuinei. Tuinei signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals after the season ended, but they've already seen enough of him. The 6-foot-5, 206-pound 22-year-old has never appeared in a regular season game.
Bengals agreed to terms with RB Bernard Scott on a one-year, $715,000 contract. Scott visited the Raiders, but left without a deal. He's returning to Cincy to push Cedric Peerman for change-of-pace duties behind BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The Bengals should not stop seeking backfield speed. Scott tore his left ACL last October, and Cincinnati needs more big-play ability at running back.
Bengals agreed to terms with G/C Mike Pollak, formerly of the Panthers. The former second-round pick was limited to one game by a shoulder injury last season. He made 41 starts for Peyton Manning's Colts between 2008-11, but was benched twice. Pollak will provide depth for a Bengals team that's already set at guard.
Bengals released CB Jason Allen. After re-signing cornerbacks Adam Jones and Terence Newman, Allen wouldn't have been higher than fifth on the depth chart. He was due a prohibitive $3 million salary, making it an easy decision. The former first-round pick played just 3 defensive snaps in 2012. His release will count $500,000 against the cap.
Free agent RB Bernard Scott (knee) will meet with the Raiders Wednesday and Bengals later this week. Now six months removed from his ACL tear, Scott is starting to get nibbles. He'll go through some drills in Oakland, hoping to prove he's on his way to 100 percent. The Raiders currently have only Jeremy Stewart and Marcel Reece behind starter Darren McFadden, while the Bengals have been forthright in their desire to add a speed element next to BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Scott ran a 4.44 forty at the 2009 Combine and has averaged 4.05 yards per carry in his career.
Profootballtalk reports there's an "increasing chance" the Bengals won't re-sign free agent RT Andre Smith. According to a league source, the Bengals are "now inclined to see if they can find a cheaper and younger replacement for Smith via the draft." Amid a league-wide market "reset," Smith has refused to lower his asking price, and it's resulted in nearly nonexistent interest. At this point, Smith's best bet may be taking a one-year deal and hitting the market again in 2014. He'd draw big-time interest if his 2013 went anything like his 2012.
The National Football Post's Dan Pompei reports several personnel men he's spoken with believe free agent RT Andre Smith is "highly overrated." This explains Smith's lack of a market nearly a month into free agency. Smith, 26, made 16 starts for the first time in his career last year, and finally lived up to his draft status as a mauling run blocker and fine pass protector. However, Smith missed 21 games in his first three seasons while battling weight concerns. Teams are scared he'll revert to his old ways after a hefty payday.
ESPN.com considers Aaron Maybin a candidate to start at strong-side linebacker. The Bengals are hoping to find a role for Maybin as a strong-side pass rusher after losing Manny Lawson and Thomas Howard. Considering he's been a complete bust to this point, Maybin isn't even guaranteed a roster spot, but he should enter training camp with a chance to compete for a starting job. Maybin will face competition from Dontay Moch and 2012 UDFA Emmanuel Lamur.
Bengals claimed QB John Skelton off waivers from the Cardinals. He's the second quarterback the Bengals have acquired to compete behind Andy Dalton. Big-armed Skelton should be the favorite to beat out Josh Johnson for No. 2 duties after Johnson couldn't stick with college coach Jim Harbaugh in San Francisco last season. Still only 25, Skelton has lots of experience after being thrown into the fire in Arizona over the past three seasons, but could greatly benefit from observing as a pure reserve for a year or two. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Skelton will be a free agent next winter.
The Bengals have acquired quarterback John Skelton off waivers from Arizona to compete for the job backing up Andy Dalton. Skelton was a fifth-round pick from Fordham in 2010 who started 17 games in three seasons, including six last year. He has completed 53 percent of his passes for 3,707 yards with 15 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
SI's Peter King believes the "door is open" for free agent RT Andre Smith to leave Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Sunday the sides are "not close" to a new deal. Cincinnati's offer is clearly of the "take it or leave it" variety, but the problem for Smith is that he hasn't so much as made a visit since the start of free agency. The longer he waits, the less he may end up settling for in the Queen City.
Per the Cincinnati Enquirer, "indications are" free agent RT Andre Smith and the Bengals are "not close" to a new deal. There's no telling when a deal will get done, but it's hard to imagine Smith leaving Cincinnati considering how little interest he's received from other clubs. Smith is an ideal scheme fit for the power-blocking Bengals. It appears his pricetag is going to be cheap, which Bengals owner Mike Brown will love.
Bengals.com wonders if CB Jason Allen is on the roster bubble. With the re-signings of CBs Adam Jones and Terence Newman, Allen is no higher than the fifth cornerback on the depth chart. The soon-to-be 30-year-old former first-round pick is also due $3 million this season. Allen played just three snaps on defense last season.
Bengals re-signed LCB Terence Newman to a two-year, $5 million contract. Newman, entering his age-35 season, finished 2012 with 75 tackles, ten pass breakups, two picks, and a forced fumble across 15 starts. Experiencing a late-career renaissance, Newman graded out as a top-20 corner in Pro Football Focus' ratings. The Bengals were content to let him walk with 2012 first-rounder Dre Kirkpatrick set to take over at left cornerback, but Newman took less money to return to Cincinnati. He'll now battle Kirkpatrick for the starting job in camp.
The Cincinnati Enquirer still expects the Bengals to re-sign free agent RT Andre Smith. Beat writer Joe Reedy believes a four-year pact worth roughly $26.5 million with $7-$8 million in guarantees would be "best for both parties." That would be less guaranteed money than Sebastian Vollmer settled for in New England, but a much bigger base value. Smith has yet to even make a visit since the start of free agency. It's hard to see him escaping the Queen City.
Bengals.com says the team has been frugal in free agency because they will try to sign DT Geno Atkins to an extension next season. Yes, Atkins is the best defensive tackle in the game and is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Re-signing him is going to be extremely expensive. And the Bengals should also be trying to work out an extension with LE Carlos Dunlap. But we'd have an easier time buying this as a plan if owner Mike Brown didn't annually sit on a pile of bills and count his cash instead of pushing up against the cap like his peers.
The Bengals have reached deals with two more of their unrestricted free agents, cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones and Tate. That makes five free agents on defense and six on offense or special teams that have decided to stay with Cincinnati. The Bengals' only notable signing from outside the team has been backup quarterback Josh Johnson, who will compete for the job that opened when Bruce Gradkowski signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent.
The Bengals have reached deals with two more of their unrestricted free agents, Jones and receiver Brandon Tate. That makes five free agents on defense and six on offense or special teams that have decided to stay with Cincinnati. The Bengals' only notable signing from outside the team has been backup quarterback Josh Johnson, who will compete for the job that opened when Bruce Gradkowski signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent.
The Bengals "(hope) to wrap up" contract talks with free agents Andre Smith and Terence Newman by the end of this week. Reporter Geoff Hobson believes the Bengals are in the "home stretch of getting them resolved either way." Considering the way the tackle market has collapsed, it would be absurd if the Bengals allowed their mauling right tackle to walk, but anything is possible when it comes to Cincinnati and money. It's also possible Smith isn't relenting on unrealistic demands. As for Newman, he tweeted Sunday he was having trouble getting in touch with his agent. So is life on the second tier of free agency.
Bengals re-signed TE Richard Quinn. Quinn wasn't tendered an offer as a restricted free agent last week, but he's coming back at the veteran's minimum. A former second-round pick by Josh McDaniels in Denver, Quinn was a healthy inactive on a regular basis last season. He has one career catch in 30 games played.
Bengals re-signed WR/KR Brandon Tate to a one-year deal. According to Pro Football Focus, Tate saw 278 offensive snaps in 2012, catching 13-of-24 targets for 211 yards and one score. He also averaged 24.8 yards per kick return and 8.9 yards per punt return. Tate started three games as an injury fill-in, but was unimpressive in that role. He's well off the fantasy radar.
Bengals re-signed OT Dennis Roland. Roland served as Cincinnati's No. 2 right tackle last season, behind Andre Smith, with Anthony Collins backing up LT Andrew Whitworth. Roland made two starts and struggled mightily. He'll have to earn a roster spot in training camp.
Owner Mike Brown insists the Bengals are still intent on re-signing free agent RT Andre Smith. "They know that we want to make a deal, and we want them to engage and get it done," Brown said Friday. Brown is sitting on the most salary-cap loot in the league, but is being predictably stingy. With Smith's market not developing the way it was expected to, the Bengals are likely to remain idle until his price comes down even further. Smith should eventually be back in Cincinnati.
Bengals signed QB Josh Johnson to a two-year contract. Johnson worked out for the Bengals last week. It's Cincinnati's first outside-the-organization free-agent signing of the offseason. Johnson spent last summer with the 49ers, but he was part of their final cuts. He was then signed by the Browns in Week 17 and played one snap, losing a fumble on a sack. The Bengals likely aren't done adding quarterbacks behind Andy Dalton.
Bengals re-signed CB Pacman Jones to a three-year contract. Jones quietly had an excellent season in 2012, grading out as the best corner in the Bengals' No. 7 secondary. He'll be 30 in September, but shouldn't have a problem sustaining a high level of play as the No. 3 man behind starters Leon Hall and Dre Kirkpatrick. Jones also contributes in the return game, where he ranked seventh in the league at 11.6 yards per punt return last year.
A source tells Bengals.com that both sides are "working hard" to re-sign free agent CB Pacman Jones. Jones has attracted no known interest from the outside on the open market. It's not a surprise thanks to his checkered off-field history and advancing age (30 in September). Jones did grade out as the Bengals' best corner last year, well ahead of Terence Newman and Leon Hall.
Mohamed Sanu (foot) is expected to be 100 percent for April minicamps. The stress fracture Sanu sustained was bad enough that he had to undergo surgery in early December. It's a great sign that he'll get off on the right foot (pun intended) in the battle to be the Bengals' No. 2 wideout. Based on coach Marvin Lewis' recent comments, Sanu is the guy the organization wants to emerge.
Coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to leave Rey Maualuga at middle linebacker this season. Following an ineffective season that saw him grade out as one of the league's worst starting middle linebackers, it was widely assumed that Maualuga would kick outside and allow WLB Vontaze Burfict to man the middle. Lewis is surprisingly squashing that notion. The news does leave Maualuga on the IDP radar as he compiled 122 tackles a year ago.
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| Date | Player | Comment |
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| May 24, 2013 | Williams, Shawn, S | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 23, 2013 | Bernard, Giovani, RB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 22, 2013 | Hunt, Margus, DE | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 14, 2013 | Hawkinson, Tanner, OT | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 13, 2013 | Burkhead, Rex, RB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 13, 2013 | Chappelear, Travis, DT | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Porter, Sean, LB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 13, 2013 | Stephens, Terrence, DT | signed |
| May 11, 2013 | Hamilton, Cobi, WR | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 10, 2013 | Johnson, T.J., C | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 9, 2013 | Fragel, Reid, OT | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2013) |
| May 2, 2013 | Brooks, Jourdan, RB | cut |
| May 2, 2013 | Hilton, Justin, WR | cut |
| May 2, 2013 | Knapp, Dan, OT | cut |
| May 1, 2013 | Campbell, Jordan, LB | signed |
| May 1, 2013 | McCalebb, Onterio, RB | signed |
| May 1, 2013 | Sharp, Quinn, P | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Black, Larry, DT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Brown, Terrence, CB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Chappelear, Travis, DT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | DiManche, Jayson, LB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Goard, Tyrone, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Roundtree, Roy, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Stoudermire, Troy, CB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Sullen, John, G | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Taylor, Bruce, LB | signed |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Smith, Andre, OT | re-signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Harrison, James, LB | signed Two-year contract (through 2014) |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Smith, Alex, TE | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Miles, Jeromy, S | re-signed/restricted free agent One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Scott, Bernard, RB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Pollak, Mike, G | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Tuinei, Lavasier, WR | cut |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Allen, Jason, CB | cut |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Skelton, John, QB | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Mar 30, 2013 | Newman, Terence, CB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent 2-year contract (through 2014) |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Tate, Brandon, WR | re-signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Johnson, Josh, QB | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Quinn, Richard, TE | re-signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Roland, Dennis, OT | re-signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Mar 21, 2013 | Jones, Adam, CB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent Three-year contract (through 2015) |
| Mar 18, 2013 | Maualuga, Rey, LB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent Two-year contract (through 2014) |
| Mar 15, 2013 | Johnson, Michael, DE | re-signed/franchise One-year contract |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Brown, Josh, K | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Clements, Nate, S | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Crocker, Chris, S | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Geathers, Robert, DE | re-signed Three-year contract (through 2015) |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Geathers, Robert, DE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Gilberry, Wallace, DE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Gilberry, Wallace, DE | re-signed Three-year contract (through 2015) |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Gradkowski, Bruce, QB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Howard, Thomas, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Jones, Adam, CB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Lawson, Manny, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Leonard, Brian, RB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Maualuga, Rey, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Miles, Jeromy, S | Restricted Free Agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Newman, Terence, CB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Quinn, Richard, TE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Roland, Dennis, OT | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Scott, Bernard, RB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Sims, Pat, DT | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Skuta, Dan, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Smith, Andre, OT | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Tate, Brandon, WR | declared free agent |
| Mar 10, 2013 | Nugent, Mike, K | re-signed Two-year contract (through 2014) |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Harris, Clark, TE | re-signed Five-year extension (through 2017) |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Hawkins, Andrew, WR | re-signed/exclusive rights free agent |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Huber, Kevin, P | re-signed Five-year extension (through 2017) |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Rey, Vincent, LB | re-signed/exclusive rights free agent |
| Mar 7, 2013 | Peerman, Cedric, RB | re-signed Two-year extension (through 2014) |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Johnson, Michael, DE | Designated franchise player |
| Feb 4, 2013 | Joiner, Brandon, LB | reinstated |
| Jan 25, 2013 | Maybin, Aaron, LB | signed |
| Jan 8, 2013 | Brooks, Jourdan, RB | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Davis, Bryce, TE | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Evans, DeQuin, DE | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Hilton, Justin, WR | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Knapp, Dan, OT | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Robinson, Zac, QB | signed |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Schaffer, J.K., LB | signed |
| Jan 5, 2013 | Tuinei, Lavasier, WR | signed |
| Jan 1, 2013 | Hilton, Justin, WR | practice squad addition |
| Dec 28, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Dec 28, 2012 | Nugent, Mike, K | Placed on IR right calf strain |
| Dec 25, 2012 | Kirkpatrick, Dre, CB | Placed on IR knee |
| Dec 25, 2012 | Sanzenbacher, Dane, WR | acquired from waivers |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Conner, John, RB | signed |
| Dec 15, 2012 | Pressley, Chris, RB | Placed on IR |
| Dec 8, 2012 | Binns, Armon, WR | cut |
| Dec 6, 2012 | Brown, Josh, K | signed |
| Dec 6, 2012 | Faine, Jeff, C | cut |
| Dec 4, 2012 | Hazelton, Vidal, WR | practice squad addition |
| Dec 4, 2012 | Herron, Daniel, RB | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Dec 4, 2012 | Sanu, Mohamed, WR | Placed on IR foot |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Davis, Bryce, TE | practice squad addition |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Jacobs, Ben, LB | practice squad deletion |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Knapp, Dan, OT | practice squad addition |
| Nov 12, 2012 | Adams, Jeff, OT | practice squad deletion |
| Nov 12, 2012 | Jacobs, Ben, LB | practice squad addition |
| Nov 9, 2012 | Muckelroy, Roddrick, LB | cut |
| Nov 9, 2012 | Sims, Pat, DT | Activated from the physically unable to perform list |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Brooks, Jourdan, RB | practice squad deletion |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Wedige, Scott, C | practice squad addition |
| Nov 5, 2012 | Schaffer, J.K., LB | practice squad addition |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Lamur, Emmanuel, LB | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Moch, Dontay, LB | reserve/non-football-injury illness |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Scott, Bernard, RB | Placed on IR left knee |
| Oct 4, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | practice squad addition |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | cut |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Quinn, Richard, TE | signed |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Moch, Dontay, LB | suspension lifted |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Quinn, Richard, TE | cut |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Crocker, Chris, S | signed |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Lee, Donald, TE | cut |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Anderson, Jamaal, DE | Placed on IR quad |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Gilberry, Wallace, DE | signed |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Howard, Thomas, LB | Placed on IR torn ACL |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Muckelroy, Roddrick, LB | signed |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Evans, DeQuin, DE | practice squad addition |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Davis, Bryce, TE | practice squad deletion |
| Sep 4, 2012 | Quinn, Richard, TE | signed |
| Sep 2, 2012 | Adams, Jeff, OT | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Brooks, Jourdan, RB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Davis, Bryce, TE | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Herron, Daniel, RB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Hudson, Otis, G | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Lamur, Emmanuel, LB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Robinson, Zac, QB | practice squad addition |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Brooks, Jourdan, RB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Cochart, Colin, TE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Davis, Bryce, TE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Develin, James, RB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Dye, Tony, S | Placed on IR ankle |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Evans, DeQuin, DE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Hayden, Nick, DT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Hazelton, Vidal, WR | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Heath, T.J., CB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Herron, Daniel, RB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Hudson, Otis, G | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Hunter, Grant, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Johnson, Micah, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Lamur, Emmanuel, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Meatoga, Vaughn, DT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Muckelroy, Roddrick, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | O'Donnell, Matthew, OT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Robinson, Zac, QB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Sims, Pat, DT | Placed on the physically unable to perform list hamstring |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Stephens, Reggie, G | cut |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Faine, Jeff, C | signed |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Hilton, Justin, WR | cut |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Moore, Kashif, WR | cut |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Black, Luke, DE | cut |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Brown, Aaron, RB | cut |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Ghee, Brandon, CB | Placed on IR wrist |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Hansen, Tyler, QB | cut |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Murphy, Matt, G | cut |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Prater, Shaun, CB | Placed on IR knee |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Rogers, Taveon, WR | Placed on IR shoulder |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Sands, Robert, S | Placed on IR chest |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Wharton, Travelle, G | Placed on IR torn right ACL |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Black, Luke, DE | signed |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Shipley, Jordan, WR | cut |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Weber, Thomas, K | cut |
| Aug 5, 2012 | Harvey, Derrick, DE | cut |
| Aug 4, 2012 | Heath, T.J., CB | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Joiner, Brandon, LB | reserve/ Did Not Report |
| Jul 26, 2012 | Lewis-Harris, Chris, CB | signed |
| Jul 25, 2012 | Thompson, Brandon, DT | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2015) |
| Jun 19, 2012 | Stewart, Rodney, RB | cut |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Sanu, Mohamed, WR | signed/draft choice Four-year contract |
| May 25, 2012 | Zeitler, Kevin, G | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (fifth-year option) |
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