In order to prepare for this Saturday’s playoff against the New York Jets, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco worked out on Tuesday although he had not fully recovered from a sore knee, which he hurt during last Sunday’s season finale against the Jets.
Ochocinco even couldn’t fully extend the knee on Monday and had a precautionary medical test, but he still put on his Bengals jersey and participated in practice Tuesday, saying “I’m all right. I’m taking medicine.” Last Sunday he started the game and did not finish it because of the injury. He left the field even without a catch, ending his streak of 120 games with a reception. That could cause him to feel ego being bruised.
According to Coach Marvin Lewis, Ochocinco is expected to be ready by Saturday along with defensive lineman Domata Peko and safety Chris Crocker, both of whom missed some games because of surgery or injury.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Bengals LB Maualuga went on IR list
The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga eventually has to end his first season of playing football in NFL jersey early with injury. Breaking his left ankle in the win over the Kansas City Chiefs, he was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, four days before the team’s season finale against the New York Jets.
The Bengals also promoted rookie tight end Darius Hill from practice squad. As an undrafted player from Ball State, Hill signed with the Bengals in May and had been on the practice squad since Sept. 6 after playing in all four preseason games for the Bengals.
Hills spot on the practice squad was taken by another rookie, tight end Carson Butler, who signed with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent from Michigan but was waived. After playing in all four preseason games for the Detroit Lions, Butler was waived again and joined the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers, but he stayed there for only one week.
The Bengals also promoted rookie tight end Darius Hill from practice squad. As an undrafted player from Ball State, Hill signed with the Bengals in May and had been on the practice squad since Sept. 6 after playing in all four preseason games for the Bengals.
Hills spot on the practice squad was taken by another rookie, tight end Carson Butler, who signed with Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent from Michigan but was waived. After playing in all four preseason games for the Detroit Lions, Butler was waived again and joined the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers, but he stayed there for only one week.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Larry Johnson signed with Bengals
As it was guessed yesterday, running back Larry Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a backup, an insurance policy in case of injury, as described by Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis yesterday.
It seemed that the running back would have his career up-and-running soon after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs for using some gay slur. Lewis has said that it was possible for Larry to ply in some form this Sunday in Bengals’ game against the Oakland Raiders if starter Cedric Benson is still limited by a strained hip.
Even already knowing that he would be only listed as fourth on the depth chart to start, Johnson still decided to put on the Bengals jersey, perhaps because he was expecting to play against the team released him despite his on-field performance, as the Bengals will play against the Chiefs on Dec. 27 at Paul Brown Stadium.
It seemed that the running back would have his career up-and-running soon after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs for using some gay slur. Lewis has said that it was possible for Larry to ply in some form this Sunday in Bengals’ game against the Oakland Raiders if starter Cedric Benson is still limited by a strained hip.
Even already knowing that he would be only listed as fourth on the depth chart to start, Johnson still decided to put on the Bengals jersey, perhaps because he was expecting to play against the team released him despite his on-field performance, as the Bengals will play against the Chiefs on Dec. 27 at Paul Brown Stadium.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Bengals WR Henry broke arm and might miss the remaining season
The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry had severe injury and might miss the remaining games of the season.
In fact, it is still unsure how severe the injury is, but Henry just lost another chance to contribute as much as he could to the team’s win. The receiver in Bengals jersey broke his left forearm just above the wrist when he was tackled by cornerback in Ravens jersey Fabian Washington after a 20-yard reception. Henry’s back hit the ground and Washington landed on top of him, and he knew immediately that the injury was severe.
And his status for the rest of the season won’t be known until he sees a specialist today. With a two-year contract to expire after this season, Henry may have to pray that he will not be injured severely enough to sit out all the remaining season. As the fourth receiver behind Chad Ochocinco, Laveranues Coles and Andre Caldwell, Henry had 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns for this season.
In fact, it is still unsure how severe the injury is, but Henry just lost another chance to contribute as much as he could to the team’s win. The receiver in Bengals jersey broke his left forearm just above the wrist when he was tackled by cornerback in Ravens jersey Fabian Washington after a 20-yard reception. Henry’s back hit the ground and Washington landed on top of him, and he knew immediately that the injury was severe.
And his status for the rest of the season won’t be known until he sees a specialist today. With a two-year contract to expire after this season, Henry may have to pray that he will not be injured severely enough to sit out all the remaining season. As the fourth receiver behind Chad Ochocinco, Laveranues Coles and Andre Caldwell, Henry had 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns for this season.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Bengals-Texans game is not to be blacked out
With more than 3,000 tickets remained on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals supposed they would face their first blackout since 2003. Fortunately, they got a one-day extension form the NFL and managed to sell enough tickets during the extension to avoid the blackout.
Originally it was surprising to many people that the 4-1 Bengals, who is also on sole possession of first place in the AFC North, will be blacked out locally. They have sold out 46 straight regular-season and postseason games, and the last regular-season game black out was on Nov. 9, 2003 when they played against the same team they will face in this Sunday’s game-the Houston Texans.
But this time the Bengals will keep its streak intact. With assist from Motorola and receiver Chad Ochocinco, the blackout will not happen this weekend. As a longtime Bengals sponsor who has a partnership with Ochocinco, Motorola bought 1,200 tickets and will give them away Saturday at Paul Brown Stadium.
Originally it was surprising to many people that the 4-1 Bengals, who is also on sole possession of first place in the AFC North, will be blacked out locally. They have sold out 46 straight regular-season and postseason games, and the last regular-season game black out was on Nov. 9, 2003 when they played against the same team they will face in this Sunday’s game-the Houston Texans.
But this time the Bengals will keep its streak intact. With assist from Motorola and receiver Chad Ochocinco, the blackout will not happen this weekend. As a longtime Bengals sponsor who has a partnership with Ochocinco, Motorola bought 1,200 tickets and will give them away Saturday at Paul Brown Stadium.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bengals signed kicker Swank to fill spot of injured Graham
After receiver Chad Ochocinco kicked extra points during a preseason game at New England on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals found that they were in need of a kicker with Shayne Graham injured. So they signed rookie kicker Sam Swank on Sunday.
Swan was from Wake Forest. While he was at school, he was the school’s leading scorer. He made a school record of kicking 71 career field goals. The Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a free agent but released him on May 27.
The experience made Swan a proper backup for the Bengals kicker Graham, who was recovering from a groin injury, especially after the Thursday’s preseason game in which receiver Ochocinco did the kicker’s job.
Swan was from Wake Forest. While he was at school, he was the school’s leading scorer. He made a school record of kicking 71 career field goals. The Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a free agent but released him on May 27.
The experience made Swan a proper backup for the Bengals kicker Graham, who was recovering from a groin injury, especially after the Thursday’s preseason game in which receiver Ochocinco did the kicker’s job.
Friday, August 7, 2009
TE Sherry was signed by the Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Thursday that they have added to their depleted tight end group by signing free agent Matt Sherry of Villanova.
As a sixth-round pick last year, Sherry spent the season on injured reserve after his shoulder got injured in the preseason. Afterwards the Bengals waived him on June 20.
It was necessary for the Bengals to sign Sherry because they were down to a pair of inexperienced tight ends. Starter Reggie Kelly had surgery on a ruptured Achilles’ tendon Wednesday, On the same day, reserves Ben Utecht was taken to a local hospital for observation overnight after he suffered a concussion from helmet-to-helmet contact during practice, and Daniel Coats sprained an ankle in practice. The Bengals had to release Utecht. They are now expecting Coats to be back in one week.
As a sixth-round pick last year, Sherry spent the season on injured reserve after his shoulder got injured in the preseason. Afterwards the Bengals waived him on June 20.
It was necessary for the Bengals to sign Sherry because they were down to a pair of inexperienced tight ends. Starter Reggie Kelly had surgery on a ruptured Achilles’ tendon Wednesday, On the same day, reserves Ben Utecht was taken to a local hospital for observation overnight after he suffered a concussion from helmet-to-helmet contact during practice, and Daniel Coats sprained an ankle in practice. The Bengals had to release Utecht. They are now expecting Coats to be back in one week.
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