NATE CLEMENTS RUMORS

Who Makes The Cut: CB Edition

Because he gets burnt every now and then, we sometimes forget that Leon Hall is a good corner. We got a good reminder of how good he is in the back half of the season when he tore his Achilles tendon. Nate Clements did an admirable job at trying to maintain the level, but the performance around him lagged, illustrating the need to address the position in the offseason. Safeties...
Via WhoDeyFans  |  18 days ago

Bengals May Release CB Nate Clements

The Bengals drafted Albama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick in the first round of the NFL Draft last week. According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Kirkpatrick could be the starter at left corner depending on what the future of Nate Clements is with the team. He is in the last year of his contract and has a cap number of $5.5 million this season ($4.3 million base, $1 million...
Via GridironFans.com  |  May 02, 2012

Nate Clements may not be with the Bengals much longer

According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, there’s a good chance that Cincinnati Bengals rookie cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick could end up starting at left corner right away. Everything will depend on whether or not the Bengals are willing to pay Clements $5.5 million in 2012.  If they feel like Kirkpatrick can start as a rookie, Clements could be cut before June 1st...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  May 02, 2012

Report: Bills won't use franchise tag on WR Johnson

The Buffalo Bills won't use the franchise tag on wide receiver Stevie Johnson is they can't reach a long-term deal before March 5, according to Rodney McKissic of the Buffalo News.The Bills are reportedly exchanging numbers with the receiver but are far apart in contract negotiations.Johnson would earn $9.4 million if given the franchise designation. The Bills haven't...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  February 21, 2012

Former Oakland Cornerback Stanford Routt Making His Decision Soon

Former Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt visited with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, more than a week after he was released from Oakland. Routt, who signed a three-year deal worth $31.5 million with $20 million guaranteed in 2011, was due $10 million in guaranteed money which was reportedly due to kick in this year. According to Mike Florio with Pro Football Talk, the decision...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  February 20, 2012

Free Agency: Hot Corners

When free agency opens next month, there will be some big-name cornerbacks hitting the market. Cincinnati could use one, but it is unclear if the team will spend its considerable cap space on the position. For one, the team has already locked up Leon Hall long-term. And Nate Clements should be back for another season. [...]
Via WhoDeyFans  |  February 08, 2012

Bengals LB Rey Maualuga And CB Nate Clements Not Practicing Thursday

LB Rey Maualuga and CB Nate Clements showed up on Thursday's injury report as not participating in practice. Both were out because of non-injury issues. No indication was given that either would miss Saturday's game against Arizona and should be expected to play. Source: CBSSports Attached Thumbnails
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 22, 2011

Bengals-Steelers pregame: Clements inactive, other notes

Good morning from Heinz Field where the Bengals face the Steelers in a key AFC North game. First off for the Bengals, the secondary will be severely undermanned with Nate Clements inactive after he injured his hamstring on Thursday. Kelly Jennings and Adam Jones are expected to start at the corners. Rookie safety Robert Sands is active for the first time today. INACTIVES Bengals...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  December 04, 2011

Dunlap doubtful, Clements among four questionable

The last thing the Bengals need going into Sunday’s key AFC North game at Pittsburgh is questions about their secondary, but that is shaping up as one of the major storylines. Cornerback Nate Clements injured his hamstring on Thursday and did not practice on Friday. When asked after practice if there was a chance Clements would play, Lewis said “Yeah, I think so.”...
Via Cincinnati Bengals Blog  |  December 02, 2011

Butler back on field after long recovery

Deon Butler is ready to get back in a game after a nearly yearlong recovery from a broken right leg. Butler fractured his leg taking a knee to his shin from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements while catching a 2-yard touchdown pass in a 40-21 loss to the 49ers last December. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list before training camp, making him ineligible...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 10, 2011
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