Bengals Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:38 PDT)

Antonio Bryant describes himself as an edgy guy who is ultracompetitive. The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping that the seventh-year wideout can give them an edge in what has been a faltering passing game.

The Bengals signed Bryant to a four-year deal worth $28 million in the hopes that he can give the team a deep threat. What Bryant also gives them is a physical receiver who is not afraid to go over the middle to make tough catches and who enjoys contact.

"I'm a little bit more physical than probably what they're used to but you have to have a little bit of that," Bryant said. "I know it's a lot of ins and outs on the offense that I'll be able to do and bring a little more toughness to the game."

For Bryant it also means this is the first time he has been in a...

Pacman Jones, and the (further) value of information
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:41:12 PDT)
The recent LeGarrette Blount Pro Day fiasco should have taught us all a thing or two about jumping to...

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

Five NFL playoff teams face a hard road back
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:16:22 PDT)
This should give you a better appreciation of the Colts' current league-best run of eight consecutive...

Ravens' acquisitions top free-agency moves
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:24:00 PDT)
Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth's additions help give the franchise its best receiving corps ever.

Safety Roy Williams gets one-year deal to stay with Cincinnati Bengals
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:27 PDT)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Safety Roy Williams has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals.

S Roy Williams stays with Bengals
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:33:11 PDT)
Safety Roy Williams agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams signed with the Bengals as a free agent from Dallas last year and was the starting strong safety when the season began. He suffered a forearm injury in the third game of the season and never fully healed, limiting him to one more game.

NFL's Dirtiest Player visiting Dolphins
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:06:15 PDT)
Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito was voted the NFL's Dirtiest Player last year by the folks who know...

Jets, Seahawks, Bengals after WR Marshall?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:43:36 PDT)
It became clear Sunday that the New York Jets are thinking about making a run at finding the right package to...

Two-time Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson signs with Washington Redskins
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:28:00 PST)
WASHINGTON - Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.

Cincinnati Bengals sign wide receiver Antonio Bryant to 4-year deal
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:02:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Antonio Bryant's agent said the receiver and the Cincinnati Bengals were "very close" to an agreement on Wednesday, a move that would likely preclude the addition of Terrell Owens.

Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant to 4-year deal
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:33 PST)
Antonio Bryant is the latest complementary receiver to Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati. Bryant signed a four-year deal with the Bengals on Friday. He ostensibly replaced Laveranues Coles, who spent the 2009 season with the team, but then was released. "It was definitely a plus to me that this team really seemed to want me," Bryant said in a conference call.

Redskins signing RB Larry Johnson?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:18:34 PST)
Running back Larry Johnson carried the ball 178 times last year for 581 yards and no touchdowns for the...

Cincinnati Bengals re-sign defensive tackle Tank Johnson to four-year deal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:03:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Defensive tackle Tank Johnson signed a four-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

Bengals give DT Tank Johnson 4-year deal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:29:19 PST)
Defensive tackle Tank Johnson has signed a four-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals. Johnson started 13 games last season despite a case of plantar faciitis in his right foot that limited his mobility and caused a lot of pain. He felt better as the season went along, and tied for the team lead with 10 tackles in a playoff loss to the Jets.

Bengals trying to reach deal with WR Bryant, making Owens move unlikely
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:41:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Antonio Bryant's agent said the receiver and the Cincinnati Bengals were "very close" to an agreement on Wednesday, a move that would likely preclude the addition of Terrell Owens.

Bengals sign Antonio Bryant, killing the T.O. + Ochocinco dream
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:22 PST)
The Cincinnati Bengals did indeed sign a free agent receiver, but it wasn't the one that Chad Ochocinco...

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Free agent Terrell Owens will meet with Bengals
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:12:28 PST)
Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game. The 36-year-old receiver tweeted on Tuesday that he was on his way to meet with team officials. Receiver Chad Ochocinco has been lobbying for the Bengals to sign Owens since the end of last season, when the Bengals' passing game lacked a deep threat.

Bengals working out WRs T.O, Bryant
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:04:43 PST)
The Cincinnati Bengals are working hard to bring in some new wide receivers. Monday the team was linked to trying...

Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:51:17 PST)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we're not quite at the "bargain bin"...

Bengals, Seahawks after Broncos' Brandon Marshall?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:47:18 PST)
Everybody wants a talented wide receiver but do they want one with an attitude? The Seattle Seahawks and...

Bengals in Pursuit of Terrell Owens
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:18:03 PST)
WR Chad Ochocinco's wish apparently is Marvin Lewis' command. The Bengals are one of two teams in hot...

Bengals release veteran WR Laveranues Coles after one disappointing season
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:22:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Receiver Laveranues Coles is a free agent again after one disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, who had hoped to make him a pillar of their passing game.

Bengals release veteran WR Laveranues Coles
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:18:26 PST)
Receiver Laveranues Coles is a free agent again after one disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, who had hoped to make him a pillar of their passing game. The Bengals released the 32-year-old receiver on Thursday, exactly one year after he signed a four-year deal to replace T.J. Houshmandzadeh.