Why does Antonio Bryant need more money from the Bengals?

The agent of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Antonio Bryant, Lamont Smith, has filed a grievance against the team, claiming they still owe his client an additional $3.1 million. According ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith claims the Bengals owe Bryant $1.55 from base salary and $1.55 million for roster bonus. Bryant has already been paid just under $8 million from Cincinnati after deciding to terminate his contract on August 29. He signed a four-year deal with the team back in March, but only practiced on the first day of training camp because of his knee—which bothered him throughout the 2009 season. The Bengals couldn’t place him on the PUP list since he did participate in practice during the first day of training camp—so that option was thrown out the window. Instead of wasting a roster spot on a player that may or may not have been able to play this upcoming season, Cincinnati decided to take the financial hit and part ways with Bryant. Now, it turns out they could be losing e...