http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/33 Recent articles about the Cincinnati Bengals en-us When the Bengals put Chris Henry on Injured Reserve, there was some speculation on what the team could do, which largely depended on what they wanted to do at wide receiver. Do they find a replacement? Do they restock the position after Andre Caldwell? Instead, they re-signed utility offensive lineman Scott Kooistra, giving the Bengals a full 53-man roster. Kooistra is expected to earn $620,000 in 2009. However, with Henry out for the year, the Bengals felt there was enough of a shortag... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:08:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sign_former_draft_pick_Freddie_Brown_to_the_practice_squad/1538059 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sign_former_draft_pick_Freddie_Brown_to_the_practice_squad/1538059 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_sign_former_draft_pick_Freddie_Brown_to_the_practice_squad/1538059 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7ef67b94574cd708cd9d4a4fe28e9b7a7bef04cd/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f53016863.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09D2DECD547F6F401E.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP 1 day ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) heads upfield against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » For the second time in the last two games the Bengals have played, Cedric Benson is nominated for the FedEx Ground Pla... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:19:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_nominated_for_FedEx_Ground_Player_of_the_Week_again/1537767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_nominated_for_FedEx_Ground_Player_of_the_Week_again/1537767 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cedric_Benson_nominated_for_FedEx_Ground_Player_of_the_Week_again/1537767 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2a86f0830f05b4f70e6dd69aa78c6134494f4ea8/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83766301.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19315DD66DBF896C6F39B0B85C8A9E7CE56.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 1 month ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Evander Hood (96) and linebacker James Harrison (92) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » Pittsburgh's win over the Denver Broncos tightened things in the AFC North. ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:08:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_will_have_the_privilege_to_host_the_Cincinnati_Bengals_Sunday/1537366 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_will_have_the_privilege_to_host_the_Cincinnati_Bengals_Sunday/1537366 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Steelers_will_have_the_privilege_to_host_the_Cincinnati_Bengals_Sunday/1537366 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/ebbbf58305c0d32ff38bef8fcc9dc5b0b073bec6/small/Chicago_Bears_v_4078.jpg The Bengals have lost receiver Chris Henry for the remainder of the season after he had surgery on his broken left forearm. Coach Marvin Lewis said today that Henry will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season. He broke the forearm on his only catch Sunday during the huge 17-7 win [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:41:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Henrys_09_Season_Done_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532773 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Henrys_09_Season_Done_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532773 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Henrys_09_Season_Done_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532773 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/d/2d69e54013017eb53c5787dabf047b021ac246f4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613995.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21437DA5EBF6289CA8DD.jpg The Bengals have lost receiver Chris Henry for the remainder of the season after he had surgery on his broken left forearm. Coach Marvin Lewis said today that Henry will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season. He broke the forearm on his only catch Sunday during the huge 17-7 win [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:41:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Lose_WR_Henry_for_the_Season_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532292 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Lose_WR_Henry_for_the_Season_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532292 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Lose_WR_Henry_for_the_Season_with_a_Broken_Forearm/1532292 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/09d5e0310d23717579ffce20c2201dd528436a12/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f56336050.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E098723FFACFB92FA82.jpg Chris Henry’s season is officially over after he was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Monday. Taking his place on the roster is offensive guard Scott Kooistra, who was released last Tuesday but was re-signed. Henry broke his left forearm during the second quarter of Sunday’s 17-7 win over Baltimore and had surgery on Monday. The [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:35:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Henry_on_IR_Kooistra_re_signed/1532745 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Henry_on_IR_Kooistra_re_signed/1532745 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Henry_on_IR_Kooistra_re_signed/1532745 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/7/5721428362add007c3bb8dcc98e2fc3f5cb4ca67/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f82592168.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1935E9D3D1A6545D2BBD8262D88F95F3C6D.jpg Bengals receiver Chris Henry will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his broken left forearm. Coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Henry will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season. He broke the forearm on his only catch Sunday during a 17-7 win over Baltimore that kept the Bengals (6-2) in first place in the AFC North. Henry is in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_WR_Henry_out_for_season_with_broken_arm/1532127 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_WR_Henry_out_for_season_with_broken_arm/1532127 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_WR_Henry_out_for_season_with_broken_arm/1532127 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4feb61257f68a04aeef9e02e86fa5a1c2ced4da/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_2006_02bb.jpg Chris Henry had season-ending surgery on his broken forearm today and was placed on Injured Reserve.  Evan Mathis is considered week-to-week and Scott Kooistra is reportedly to be re-signed shortly.  Per the Bengals' official Twitter account, first reported by C. Trent Rosecrans of CNati.com.  Rosecrans' Twitter account can be found here.  @ctrent Please continue to debate the merits of Chase Coffman vs. Jerome Simpson vs. Maurice Purify in the event that the ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Henry_placed_on_IR_after_season_ending_surgery_Kooistra_to_re_sign/1532549 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Henry_placed_on_IR_after_season_ending_surgery_Kooistra_to_re_sign/1532549 Chris Henry, playing the final season of a two-year deal, caught a 20-yard pass early in the second quarter. He broke his forearm while falling to the turf. In one respect, it was sad to see Henry suffer a season-ending injury (likely) during a year in which he worked so hard to recast his image. Henry finished the season with 12 receptions (tied for fifth on the team) for 236 yards receiving (third) and two touchdowns. His 19.7 yard-per-reception average led the team. With Chris Henry ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:03:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Day_Who_replaces_Chris_Henry_as_the_number_four_receiver_for_the_Cincinnati_Bengals/1530076 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Day_Who_replaces_Chris_Henry_as_the_number_four_receiver_for_the_Cincinnati_Bengals/1530076 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Question_of_the_Day_Who_replaces_Chris_Henry_as_the_number_four_receiver_for_the_Cincinnati_Bengals/1530076 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f196e01c4ce1b97d985f52c32f4ef45eac8f0695/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_1b11.jpg Cedric Benson(notes), Running Back, Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals were good yesterday. They were "legitimate contender" good. It was a complete, all-the-way-round impressive effort. Carson Palmer(notes) was sharp for four quarters, he got plenty of time to throw, and the receivers allowed him to spread the ball around. Setting all of this up was Cedric Benson, who pounded out 117 yards on 34 carries. Ray Lewis(notes), on the NFL Network's pregame show, gave Benson absolu... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Yesterdays_five_most_valuable_players_Cedric_bends_em/1529319 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Yesterdays_five_most_valuable_players_Cedric_bends_em/1529319 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Yesterdays_five_most_valuable_players_Cedric_bends_em/1529319 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/ebbbf58305c0d32ff38bef8fcc9dc5b0b073bec6/small/Chicago_Bears_v_4078.jpg by David Kohl - AP Back on the Marvin Lewis bandwagon? I mean, we've been spoiled lately, what with only a couple losing seasons under Lewis. The man's worked wonders in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl) View full size photo » The Bengals are national media darlings again after completing the season sweep of the Baltimore Ravens yesterday, moving to 6-2  for the first time since 1988. I talked a lot about the game yesterday. Here... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Banter_Steelers_Week_deux_6_2_Bengals_cheering_for_Broncos_tonight/1528689 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Banter_Steelers_Week_deux_6_2_Bengals_cheering_for_Broncos_tonight/1528689 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bengals_Banter_Steelers_Week_deux_6_2_Bengals_cheering_for_Broncos_tonight/1528689 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4db024325dd6fad7ec3a9cd329d4c4a51c0bb120/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91421804.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04DEE32F4E2F14668B4761F4CDA8A9EB14F1559BDB60CB7A4.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 5 hours ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson runs against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. Benson ran for 117 yards and one touchdown as the Bengals won 17-7. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » It takes muscle and endurance to beat the Baltimore Ravens defense; along with a f... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:16:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cedric_Benson_who_ranks_second_in_the_league_breaks_another_Ravens_rushing_defense_streak/1527111 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cedric_Benson_who_ranks_second_in_the_league_breaks_another_Ravens_rushing_defense_streak/1527111 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cedric_Benson_who_ranks_second_in_the_league_breaks_another_Ravens_rushing_defense_streak/1527111 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/dd4b922cdaa516096fa4e7d17a8a4320b224c20c/small/Minnesota_Vikings_v_ac63.jpg 6-2 The Bengals scored on their first three possessions and completed a season sweep of Baltimore with a 17-7 victory at Paul Brown Stadium. They last time they were 6-2 was 2005, when they won the AFC North. Heroes Cedric Benson: Ran for 117 yards on 34 carries, becoming the first running back to have back-to-back 100-yard games [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Fifth_down_Bengals_17_Ravens_7/1526713 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Fifth_down_Bengals_17_Ravens_7/1526713 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Fifth_down_Bengals_17_Ravens_7/1526713 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/1875874a128515f32a452f1b751994eaf26596cd/small/Dallas_Cowboys_v_9b65.jpg The Cincinnati Bengals won a hard-fought game at Paul Brown Stadium this afternoon, sweeping their AFC North rival Balitmore and improving to 6-2 — and 4-0 in the division — in the process. But the win came at a high price, as WR Chris Henry broke his arm, and LB Keith Rivers suffered a calf [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:46:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bengals_Sweep_Ravens_Henry_May_Be_Done_for_Year_Rivers_Likely_Back/1526345 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bengals_Sweep_Ravens_Henry_May_Be_Done_for_Year_Rivers_Likely_Back/1526345 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bengals_Sweep_Ravens_Henry_May_Be_Done_for_Year_Rivers_Likely_Back/1526345 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/d/2d69e54013017eb53c5787dabf047b021ac246f4/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89613995.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21437DA5EBF6289CA8DD.jpg More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP Cedric Benson roars and stuff. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » Hearts started racing in the fourth quarter as the Bengals offense flatlined after opening a 17-0 lead early on. The Ravens were threatening for the entire quarter, Ray Rice breakin tackles as Ray Rice does. But, the defense stepped up with a huge sack before the two minute warning, forcing the Ravens t... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:21:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Post_Game_Discussion_Baltimore_Ravens_4_4_7_Cincinnati_Bengals_6_2_17/1525235 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Post_Game_Discussion_Baltimore_Ravens_4_4_7_Cincinnati_Bengals_6_2_17/1525235 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Post_Game_Discussion_Baltimore_Ravens_4_4_7_Cincinnati_Bengals_6_2_17/1525235 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/1875874a128515f32a452f1b751994eaf26596cd/small/Dallas_Cowboys_v_9b65.jpg The artful use of a folded bill can get people past a long line at a club, seated quickly at a restaurant with a 45-minute wait or, as countless detective shows have demonstrated, a good piece of information from a cab driver with a hazy memory. As Chad Ochocinco(notes) found out today, it will not get you a call during an NFL game. The impish Cincinnati Bengals receiver playfully tried to bribe an NFL official today during his team's game with its division rival, the Baltimore Ravens. Wi... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:53:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chad_Ochocinco_tries_to_bribe_official_on_replay_ruling/1525215 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chad_Ochocinco_tries_to_bribe_official_on_replay_ruling/1525215 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chad_Ochocinco_tries_to_bribe_official_on_replay_ruling/1525215 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/9/4963f91a876697c440e5de03c240e09974b5e7c4/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_464e.jpg  No scoring in the third. The Bengals have stalled a little. After scoring on its first three drives, they have not scored on their last five including two three-and-outs.  Carson Palmer is 17 of 30 for 184 yards while Cedric Benson has 99 yards on 25 carries. Strange but true Laveranues Coles is the leading receiver [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:26:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Through_three_8212_Bengals_17_Ravens_0/1525000 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Through_three_8212_Bengals_17_Ravens_0/1525000 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Through_three_8212_Bengals_17_Ravens_0/1525000 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/9/59212704d39a4016ac762b7c31f8a98fcd8c1b66/small/Houston_Texans_v_b28e.jpg  The Bengals started the game with two scoring drives.  They took the opening kickoff and went 73 yards in 12 plays, culminating in a Carson Palmer 6-yard toss to Andre Caldwell. On that drive, the Bengals were 3 of 3 on third-down conversions for 23 yards while Cedric Benson had 34 yards on five carries.  On the [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:09:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/End_of_first_8212_Bengals_14_Ravens_0/1524561 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/End_of_first_8212_Bengals_14_Ravens_0/1524561 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/End_of_first_8212_Bengals_14_Ravens_0/1524561 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b50385324ab3e04389b0d8d5a0773eebe38fc862/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_8d2e.jpg Good morning from Paul Brown Stadium for today’s crucial AFC North clash between the Bengals and Ravens. The two biggest names on the inactive list for the Bengals are OT Andre Smith and SS Roy Williams. Smith has had only six real practices while Williams’ forearm is still a concern. Chinedum Ndukwe will get the start [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:39:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/118_Bengals_Ravens_pregame/1523762 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/118_Bengals_Ravens_pregame/1523762 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/118_Bengals_Ravens_pregame/1523762 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/513948597636bca198da83c27c97e90cc50c6844/small/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_243f.jpg For the third time this year, the Bengals need help selling out Sunday's game. On Friday afternoon, while the deadline approached, Local 12, the Bengals and Kroger worked together to sellout the remaining tickets available to assure that the game will be broadcasted in the Cincinnati market. Kroger and Local 12 were in large part why the Bengals were seen on local television during opening weekend against the Denver Broncos. Kroger is planning on giving away 250 pairs of tickets &qu... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:10:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Cincinnati_Bengals_should_think_about_lower_ticket_prices_to_close_the_home_schedule/1518719 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Cincinnati_Bengals_should_think_about_lower_ticket_prices_to_close_the_home_schedule/1518719