Reported in a simple roster update by Joe Reedy last week, the Bengals finally made some changes to their medical and training staff that have been under fire for the last few years.  Dr. Heidt and Dr. Colosimo are gone (Heidt was the doctor for 27 years - are you suprised Mikey kept the same guy in there for that long?), replaced by Dr. Galloway and Dr. Reilly, who by all...

Good afternoon from Georgetown where the Bengals will hold a two-hour session on the side field. Following Saturday night’s practice here, I tried fielding as many questions via the Twitter account (@joereedy) that I could. Most of you liked the responses and well some of you didn’t despite yours truly being in an empty stadium with the lights off. So to try and answer...

Bengals fullback Fui Vakapuna is the favorite to win starting job during camp. He was signed off Arizona's practice squad last year and the Bengals basically had to burn a roster spot during the second half of the season to guarantee they had their fullback of the future in case Jeremi Johnson decided not to come back, which is what happened. If Vakapuna or Joe Tronzo struggle...

The roster breakdown continues with a look at running backs. The Bengals hold their first two training camp practices at Georgetown College on July 29. The series began with quarterbacks on Thursday and we resume on Monday with wide receivers/tight ends. Position breakdown Kept last year: 5 (4 HB/1 FB). At the end of the season it was six with 4 HB and 2 FB Currently on roster:...

As the offseason activity dies down and we roll towards the promise of football again under the approaching summer heat, let us look to the future. Bengals Gab will be looking at each of the individual position groups on the team over the next several days, providing readers with a grade on each and a primer as mini-camps, training camp, and the preseason approaches. Next up, the...

Geoff Hobson relates some buzz surrounding a souped-up defensive line and one of the strongest Bengals teams in recent memory (at least according to strength coach Chip Morton).  Plus, Antonio Bryant’s work ethic is getting good reviews, Chase Coffman is recovering, and Jeremi Johnson might still have a shot at wearing stripes this season. Joe Reedy takes a look at the defensive...

Offensive guard Evan Mathis has signed his one-year tender worth $1.226 million. The fifth-year player played in 14 games at left guard last year, starting seven. The updated free agent scorecard: UFAs signed: WR Antonio Bryant (from Tampa Bay), WR Chris Davis (street free agent) UFAs re-signed: OG Bobbie Williams, DT Tank Johnson, S Roy Williams, TE Dan Coats. UFAs lost: DT Shaun...

Cornerback David Jones has signed his one-year restricted tender, which is for $1.101 million. Jones (6-0, 196; Wingate) is entering his fourth season. He opened last year as the team’s No. 3 CB, but missed preseason and the first four games of the regular season due to a foot injury suffered in an early camp practice. He came back to play in 12 games, including the playoffs. In...

Talks between the Bengals and Bobbie have started to ramp up again with progress toward a deal hopefully happening soon. Both parties would like to agree to a deal by the end of the week since the league meetings are next week in Orlando. The Dolphins signed Richie Incognito today after he visited the Bengals on Monday while it appears as if they are no longer interested in Houston...

Through Saturday’s signing of Roy Williams: Signed: WR Antonio Bryant (from Tampa Bay), WR Chris Davis (street free agent) Re-signed: DT Tank Johnson, S Roy Williams, TE Dan Coats. Lost: DT Shaun Smith (Kansas City), RB Larry Johnson (Washington). Tendered RFAs:  CB David Jones ($1.101 million and fifth-round pick), LB Abdul Hodge ($1.176 million and third-round pick),Â...

 Last year the Bengals signed Vikings FB Fahu Tahi to an offer sheet only to have Minnesota match it. With Tahi a restricted free agent again the Bengals are considering making another run at him.  The offer sheet last year would have been for a draft pick but this year there would be no compensation involved.  Tahi originally began his career with the Bengals in 2006, when he...

The Bengals have officially announced that they have re-signed DT Tank Johnson. Johnson will be entering his seventh season. He joined the Bengals last April and had 39 tackles with two sacks in 14 games with 13 starts. His one-year Cincinnati contract had expired, and he was again an unrestricted free agent prior to today’s signing. Said coach Marvin Lewis in a statement: “...

Tank Johnson has announced he is back with the Bengals but the has not officially announced the signing but are expected to do so on Tuesday or Wednesday. ESPN reported that the deal is for four years.  Johnson announced on Twitter: “Cinci we got a deal! Very greatfull to The Browns and all the Who Dey Nation!!! I’m Baaaaaaaack!!!! Now let’s win some more.”...

Depth chart HB: Starter – Cedric Benson; Backups – Bernard Scott, Brian Leonard, Larry Johnson FB: Starter – Jeremi Johnson; Backup – Fui Vakapuna Looking back Cedric Benson rushed for 1251 yards on 301 carries (4.2 yard average) in the regular season, playing 13 games with 12 starts. That total ranked seventh in team history and he set a [...]

After checking with various people around the league, here is the potential free agent list for the Bengals heading into the offseason. Barring a new collective bargaining agreement, the free agent signing period will begin on March 5 and will be the first under an uncapped year: No. Player Pos. Exp. Type of FA 5 Jordan Palmer QB 2 Restricted* 17 Shayne Graham K 9 Unrestricted...

Everyone practiced again on Friday which will make the leadup to Sunday’s announcement of those inactive even more interesting.  On the injury report, offensive tackle Andre Smith (foot) and safety Roy Williams (forearm) are questionable while defensive tackle Tank Johnson (foot), safety Tom Nelson (shoulder), fullback Jeremi Johnson (knee) and running back Bernard Scott (knee) are [...]

Offensive tackle Andre Smith (foot) and running back Bernard Scott (knee) were listed as having full participation in practice while safety Roy Williams (forearm), fullback Jeremi Johnson (knee) and safety Tom Nelson (shoulder) were limited.  It is likely that everyone will be available for Sunday’s game. Smith, who has missed the last two months, could see [...]

Fui Vakapuna has been re-signed by the Bengals. Vakapuna will provide insurance at fullback for Jeremi Johnson, who is battling a sprained knee. He...

By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI — Jeremi Johnson had his left leg perched on a wooden stool, a bag of ice draped across his sore knee. Bernard Scott walked around without bandage or brace – a good sign...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

The Bengals are back from the bye week and are holding a morning practice. RB Bernard Scott (knee) and FB Jeremi Johnson (knee) are not practicing. Johnson was not on the field but Scott was working out on the side rehab field. Not much of a dent was made in ticket sales for Sunday’s game against [...]

Bengals running back Jeremi Johnson left today's home game against the Bears with a left knee injury, according to the Bengals' official twitter...

Memo from the Much Ado About Nothing Dep’t: The Cincinnati Bengals have shuffled the preseason depth chart, an event that carries with it all the notability of a hooker sighting in Las Vegas. For the record, injured TE Daniel Coats has leaped ahead of injured TE Ben Utecht, veteran-and-doghouse-resident FB Jeremi Johnson has passed up [...]

A league source tells us that the Bengals will be re-signing veteran fullback Jeremi Johnson. Though the first five seasons of his career, the...

The Bengals have re-signed fullback Jeremi Johnson. Johnson, at one time the league’s highest-paid FB and a Pro Bowl alternate, has battled weight and conditioning issues since 2006. Last summer, he showed up at training camp weighing 300 lbs., prompting the team to place him on the physically unable to perform list until he could shed [...]

A league source tells us that the Bengals will be re-signing veteran fullback Jeremi Johnson. Though the first five seasons of his career, the...