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Bengals take TE Jermaine Gresham 21st overall
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 9:47pm

The Bengals fill a long-standing need at TE by drafting the top TE prospect in the draft, Jermaine Gresham out of Oklahoma with the 21st overall pick. Gresham will immediately give Carson Palmer a big target, at 6-5, 260lb. Gresham missed the 2009 season with a knee injury.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 1:37pm

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Lions TE Casey Fitzsimmons has announced his retirement, citing a history of concussions. FitzSimmons Finished last year on IR after suffering a concussion vs the Bengals December 6th.

Redskins sign Willie Parker to one-year deal
Friday, April 2, 2010, 5:16pm

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The Washington Redskins have added another veteran running back to their roster, agreeing to terms with Willie Parker on a one-year deal.

Parker agreed Friday to a contract that could be worth as much as $3.1 million with incentives.

The Redskins already have 28-year-old Clinton Portis returning, and they recently signed 30-year-old Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden deal.

Parker's agent, Douglas Hendrickson, said the Redskins have told his client that "it's an open competition for the starting job."

Parker, 29, played six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning two Super Bowl rings. He has three 1,200-yard seasons, but he ran for just 389 yards last year as a backup.

Rosenhaus in active discussion with teams about TO
Monday, March 22, 2010, 11:51pm

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Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for wide receiver Terrell Owens , said Monday that he's in "active discussions" with three NFL teams interested in signing the 14-year veteran.

Rosenhaus said he's attending the NFL Annual Meeting this week to meet with interested teams but that they have "asked me not to identify them, on or off the record."


Rosenhaus did say that the Cincinnati Bengals, who brought in Owens for a visit but signed Antonio Bryant , likely are no longer a destination for his client.

"I don't think that's a realistic possibility," Rosenhaus said, given the salary and starting status that he believes Owens commands.

Rosenhaus reiterated several times that Owens is still a "starter," that they would "be patient" and a deal might not come together until "right before training camp", which some might take as an indication of the level of interest in the free-agent receiver.

Rosenhaus also said that despite some reports that Owens wouldn't play for less than the $6.5 million he made with the Buffalo Bills last season, there "is no set number" that they are seeking or demanding in negotiations.

"We're very flexible," Rosenhaus said.

Redskins sign Larry Johnson to three-year deal
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 12:11pm

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Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.

Johnson agreed to a deal with a base value of $3.5 million, but he could make as much as $12 million if he meets certain incentives.

Johnson joins Clinton Portis in what should make for an intriguing backfield dynamic under new Redskins coach Mike Shanahan. Johnson is 30, Portis is 28 -- although Portis' body has been battered by 50 percent more carries. Both have been to two Pro Bowls. Both need to show some sort of resurgence rather than a steady decline toward retirement.

Antonio Bryant signs with Bengals
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:42pm

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Antonio Bryant has agreed to a four-year deal with the Bengals worth $28 million. With incentives the deal could go to $29 million.

The eight-year veteran was considered to be the top unrestricted free agent wideout. Last year with Tampa Bay, he was hampered due to two knee injuries that happened during training camp. He played 13 games and had 39 receptions for 600 yards, an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with four touchdowns. In 2008, he enjoyed a career year with 83 receptions for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns.

Eagles trade WR Reggie Brown to Buccaneers
Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:56pm

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The Eagles traded WR Reggie Brown to the Buccaneers on Monday. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported that the trade is for a sixth-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a league source.

The Bucs are looking for additional receivers after coach Raheem Morris told the St. Petersburg Times on Thursday that the team was moving on from Antonio Bryant , its leading receiver in 2008. Bryant will visit the Bengals on Tuesday.

Brown has been a disappointment for the Eagles over the past two seasons. After posting a career-high 61 receptions in 2006, he scored the most touchdowns in his career (nine) the following season. Since then, however, Brown has just 27 receptions.

The Eagles gave WR Jason Avant a five-year contract extension Monday.

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 3:41pm

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Bengals release WR Laveranues Coles .

Sunday, February 14, 2010, 6:05pm

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WR Matt Jones found his second chance with a team known for giving them.

The former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver signed a one-year deal Friday to join the Bengals, according to multiple published reports. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Friday the deal is worth worth around $700,000. The Bengals' official Web site reported the deal is likely to be close to minimum salary with incentives.

“He’s had troubles like Chris (Henry), but I give Mike Brown credit," Chad Ochocinco told Bengals.com of the team president. “He’s not afraid to give people second chances. I just want to say, ‘Thank you.’ Matt can play. I think it’s great. He’s fast as hell and he (doesn't drop anything). He gives us height and that is something we’ve been missing a little without Chris. He gives us a presence and another weapon for Carson (Palmer) to use.”

Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:24am

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While Chad Ochocinco 's offer to join the Bengals is tempting, Terrell Owens said he's open to staying with the Bills.

"I would like to be a Bill under the right circumstances," Owens said. "I want to compete for a Super Bowl. If the neccessary pieces are put in place for that to happen, then I'll be there."