Bengals sign fourth-round draft pick

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Malone #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs into the end zone with a 42-yard touchdown reception against the Florida Gators in the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Florida 38-28. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Malone #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs into the end zone with a 42-yard touchdown reception against the Florida Gators in the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Florida 38-28. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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By News Staff
May 17, 2017
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The Bengals today announced the signing of fourth-round pick Josh Malone, a wide receiver from the University of Tennessee, to a four-year contract.

Malone, the eighth of 11 draft picks to sign, was the 128th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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Malone (6-foot-3, 208 pounds), caught 104 passes for 1,608 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons with the Volunteers. Last season he had 50 receptions for 972 yards and 11 scores.

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The three Bengals draft picks who are still unsigned are running back Joe Mixon (second round), defensive end Jordan Willis (third round) and center/guard J.J. Dielman (fifth round).

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