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Bengals snag Notre Dame TE Eifert in first round
For the second time in franchise history – both in the last four years – the Cincinnati Bengals took a tight end in the first round, selecting Notre Dame’s Tyler Eifert. Cincinnati drafted Jermaine Gresham 21st overall in 2010, and Thursday night they made Eifert the 21st pick of the ...
Trotwood-Madison grad hoping to hear name called at NFL Draft
Roy Roundtree isn’t sure exactly what to expect this weekend, but he knows it is going to be fun. The Trotwood-Madison High School and University of Michigan graduate will be surrounded by more than 50 friends and family members Saturday when he hopes to hear his name called in the ...
All options on the table as Bengals look to add depth
With no glaring weaknesses on a roster that has produced back-to-back playoff berths, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the NFL Draft with plenty of options, and plenty of picks. Starting with the 21st overall pick, the Bengals own three of the first 53 choices and four of the top 84 thanks ...
Harrison: I don’t hate the Steelers
James Harrison officially signed his two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday and quickly made two things known: He’s here to win a Super Bowl, and he doesn’t hate his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I don’t have a chip on my shoulder against the Steelers,” Harrison said. “I ...
Bengals’ Collins not seeking answers, just improvement
Anthony Collins knows there are a lot of questions concerning his role with the Cincinnati Bengals, but he doesn’t seem to be in any rush to find the answers. “I’m keeping my head down, not causing any problems and when they’re ready for me to play, I’m going to play,” ...
Reds put Hanigan on DL, recall Miller
Sunday’s decision to place Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan on the disabled list was not a surprise, but the cause for the move was.Hanigan had been playing with a sore right thumb for a couple of weeks, but it was a strained left oblique that shelved him and prompted the ...
Reds bats awaken late to key another win
Coming off one of the best performances of his career, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey wasn’t his sharpest Sunday afternoon against Miami. But the Cincinnati offense made sure he didn’t need to be. After leaving eight runners on base through the first six innings, the Reds erupted for eight ...
Ranking the Bengals’ best draft picks by round
In preparation for this week’s NFL Draft, which begins with Thursday’s first round and continues through Saturday, we took a look at the Cincinnati Bengals’ first 45 drafts to find the franchise’s best picks by round.Including supplemental selections and the 41-player expansion picks in 1968, there have been 590 draft ...
Bengals sign former Steelers LB Harrison
Shortly after agreeing to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year contract Friday afternoon, former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison took to Twitter with this message: “Whodey!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Cincinnati!!!!” His excitement is no doubt matched by that of his new teammates, many of whom talked openly Monday about what ...
Bengals to face Steelers in Monday night home opener
The NFL released its regular-season schedule Thursday night, and the Cincinnati Bengals are in line for three primetime games for the third time in the last four years. They will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in the Sept. 16 home opener, and they will travel to Miami ...
Oliver looking to have more fun at all-star game
Even though Marcus Oliver still was dealing with the remnants of an MCL injury when he verbally committed to play football at Indiana University, the Hoosiers coaches gave the Hamilton High School senior linebacker the go-ahead to play other sports. “They said they wanted me to enjoy the high school ...
Local NFL hopefuls work out at PBS
A pair of players from Miami University were among the 33 invited to attend the Cincinnati Bengals local pro day Tuesday at Paul Brown Stadium. Defensive back D.J. Brown and wide receiver Andy Cruse took part in the activities, which began with a physical, drug test and meetings with coaches ...
Bengals sign free agent tight end
The Cincinnati Bengals added their third free agent from outside the organization Tuesday when they signed veteran tight end Alex Smith to a one-year deal.A ninth-year player, Smith spent his first four seasons in Tampa Bay, where he got to know Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, who was an offensive ...
Bengals players excited about possibly adding Harrison
The possibility that the Cincinnati Bengals may sign free agent linebacker and former rival James Harrison was met with unanimous approval in the locker room Monday as players reported for the first day of voluntary offseason workouts.“If that happens, it would be great,” Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth said. “I ...
Scott joins Bengals teammates for OTAs after signing made official
While most of the Cincinnati Bengals players have known for months Monday would be the day they return to town for the start of voluntary offseason workouts, running back Bernard Scott wasn’t sure he would be a part of it until a few days ago. An unrestricted free agent, Scott ...
Mock Draft: Another Bulldog for Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Jay Morrison offers his thoughts on how the first round of the NFL Draft will play out April 25 with his mock draft: 1. Kansas City Luke Joeckel, offensive tackle, Texas A&M Not on obvious overall top pick, but a smart one with the uncertainty around ...
Ex-Steeler LB Harrison visits Bengals
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was in Cincinnati for a visit with the Bengals on Thursday, continuing what has been a busy week for the team. Harrison, who will be 35 in May, is a five-time Pro Bowler who has spent his first 11 seasons with the Steelers and ...
WSLL celebrates 60 years as a Hamilton institution
West Side Little League will celebrate more than just the start of the season Saturday when hundreds of people squeeze into the park on Eaton Avenue for Opening Day ceremonies.As the youngsters line up on the fields with their gloves still a little stiff and the knees of their pants ...
Falcons win wild one on bases-loaded walk
After moving baserunners with his bat three times in a row, Mike Percy advanced the biggest one of all with his eyes.The Fenwick junior catcher drew a bases-loaded walk to score Keegan Vaughn in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Falcons to a wild 11-10 victory against Wyoming ...
Bengals to begin voluntary offseason work next week
While the future Cincinnati Bengals continue to go through their final workouts and make various visits ahead of the April 25 start of the NFL Draft, the current players are preparing to return to town next week for the start of voluntary offseason workouts. Beginning April 15, Bengals players will ...
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