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Mon, 15 May 2006 22:23:50 -0700
Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports free agent QB Craig Krenzel (Bengals) has 25 days to file an injury grievance with the NFLPA against the Cincinnati Bengals. NC Sports, which represents Krenzel, said the quarterback sustained an arm injury during the team's offseason workout program. The injury will require surgery and according to the NFLPA, players who are injured while performing services for their club are entitled to receive their salary for as long as they remain physically unable to play during the season, as well as receive treatment, rehabilitation and medical care. In addition, the NFLPA states that players who are released while still injured and unable to play because of the injury "must file an injury grievance within 25 days" after their release "to enforce your rights under your player contract." Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the team would have no further comment on the situation.
Mon, 15 May 2006 12:57:45 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially announced the release of QB Craig Krenzel.
Sun, 08 Jan 2006 12:47:32 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Craig Krenzel, DL Duane Clemons, CB Greg Brooks, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Kelley Washington, DL Matthias Askew, LB Nate Webster, FB Nick Luchey inactive for Week 18.
Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:32:42 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Bryan Robinson, DL Carl Powell, QB Craig Krenzel, CB Deltha O'Neal, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Kelley Washington, OT Levi Jones, LB Nate Webster inactive for Week 17.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:09:26 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Bryan Robinson, DL Carl Powell, RB Chris Perry, QB Craig Krenzel, CB Greg Brooks, LB Marcus Wilkins, DL Matthias Askew, TE Reggie Kelly inactive for Week 16.
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:28:02 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Bryan Robinson, DL Carl Powell, RB Chris Perry, WR Chris Henry, QB Craig Krenzel, SS Ifeanyi Ohalete, DL Matthias Askew, LB Nate Webster inactive for Week 15.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005 08:53:40 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Bryan Robinson, QB Craig Krenzel, DL Duane Clemons, CB Greg Brooks, WR Kelley Washington, DL Matthias Askew, LB Nate Webster, FB Nick Luchey inactive for Week 13.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:14:38 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Bryan Robinson, QB Craig Krenzel, CB Greg Brooks, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Kelley Washington, LB Larry Stevens, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey inactive for Week 12.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:35:56 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Craig Krenzel, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Kelley Washington, LB Larry Stevens, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey, CB Rashad Bauman, DL Shaun Smith inactive for Week 11.
Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:18:11 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will need to make a decision on what to do with QB Jon Kitna this offseason. Kitna will be an unrestricted free agent and is QB Carson Palmer's top backup. The Bengals could promote QB Craig Krenzel as a cheaper and more long-term backup quarterback or re-sign Kitna. Other key unrestricted free agents are TE Matt Schobel and DL Carl Powell.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005 09:05:07 -0800
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Carl Powell, QB Craig Krenzel, LB David Pollack, DL Jonathan Fanene, WR Kelley Washington, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey inactive for Week 9.
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:23:08 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Craig Krenzel, C Eric Ghiaciuc, DL Jonathan Fanene, FS Madieu Williams, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey, DL Shaun Smith, TE Tony Stewart inactive for Week 7.
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 09:34:20 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared DL Carl Powell, QB Craig Krenzel, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey, CB Rashad Bauman, DL Shaun Smith, WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, TE Tony Stewart inactive for Week 6.
Sun, 09 Oct 2005 17:03:33 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Craig Krenzel, DL Jonathan Fanene, LB Larry Stevens, C Larry Turner, FS Madieu Williams, DL Matthias Askew, FB Nick Luchey, WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh inactive for Week 5.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:47:03 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared WR Chris Henry, QB Craig Krenzel, CB Greg Brooks, LB Hannibal Navies, DL Jonathan Fanene, DL Matthias Askew, CB Rashad Bauman, OG Scott Kooistra inactive for Week 1.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005 12:31:57 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Craig Krenzel has won the team's No.3 quarterback position.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005 08:07:53 -0700
Kevin Goheen, of the Cincinnati Post, reports the battle for the Cincinnati Bengals No. 3 quarterback job between QBs Casey Bramlet and Craig Krenzel remains too close to call. Head coach Marvin Lewis didn't elaborate on their situation following the team's 38-0 win Friday evening, Sept. 2, against the Indianapolis Colts in the final preseason game. Bramlet was 5-of-9 for 42 yards, while Krenzel completed just two of his seven pass attempts for 18 yards against the Colts.
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:30:44 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the No. 3 quarterback job with the Cincinnati Bengals is still open. The team's final two preseason games may determine if QB Casey Bramlet or QB Craig Krenzel wins the job. It also may be true that the team's third quarterback is not even on the current roster.
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:11:52 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Craig Krenzel will wear No. 6.
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:29:36 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Craig Krenzel and Casey Bramlet are expected to battle for the No. 3 quarterback job during training camp. QB Josh Haldi could be a dark-horse candidate if he receives a training camp invitation.
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:49:00 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the team has acquired free agent QB Craig Krenzel (Bears) on waivers.
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 21:48:31 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports with the recent release of QB Craig Krenzel, it appears as if Chicago Bears QB Kurt Kittner will receive a training camp invitation.
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:29:11 -0700
ESPNews reports the Chicago Bears have released QB Craig Krenzel.
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 21:32:46 -0700
ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo says rookie QB Kyle Orton is expected to receive the bulk of the third-team reps for the remainder of the offseason. That means, if the current situation remains status quo, QBs Craig Krenzel and Kurt Kittner have little chance of making the team's roster out of training camp.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:16:12 -0800
Don Pierson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears have decided to postpone their search for a veteran quarterback until after the NFL draft in April. "We're going to wait until the draft," general manager Jerry Angelo said. "If we sign somebody now and then draft somebody, we'd have to cut whoever we sign. We're not sure there's anybody out there who would be an improvement over what we have with Craig Krenzel and Kurt Kittner." The Bears are seeking an experienced backup to QB Rex Grossman.
Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:59:48 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports if the Chicago Bears sign a veteran backup quarterback this offseason, as expected, second-year QB Craig Krenzel could be the odd man out on the depth chart.
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:48:58 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel is expected to battle for the team's third-string quarterback job next season, reports Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com.
Tue, 07 Dec 2004 20:52:01 -0800
The Chicago Bears have placed QB Craig Krenzel (ankle) on Injured Reserve, reports ChicagoBears.com. Krenzel's season is now officially over.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004 09:32:32 -0800
The Chicago Bears have declared FS Cameron Worrell, LB Corey Jenkins, QB Craig Krenzel, QB Jeff George, OT John Tait, TE John Owens, LB Shurron Pierson inactive for Week 13.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 11:16:18 -0800
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (ankle) had X-rays done on his injured right ankle Friday, Nov. 26, and they were negative. However, Krenzel will be out for now, according to head coach Lovie Smith.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:59:59 -0800
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (ankle) suffered a sprained right ankle in the first half of the Week 12 game versus the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 25, and did not return. Backup QB Jonathan Quinn filled in for Krenzel during the second half. Krenzel's status is unknown for Week 13.
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:37:08 -0800
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel will remain the team's starter but must eliminate turnovers in order to maintain his job. "In terms of Craig Krenzel, we are committed to him," offensive coordinator Terry Shea said. "We've got a great opportunity to see what he can do for us and we will look forward to having him play quarterback some more for us." Krenzel has thrown six interceptions, lost six fumbles and been sacked 21 times since replacing QB Jonathan Quinn four and a half games ago.
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20:53:40 -0800
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel believes—despite a 3-0 record as the team's starter—that his play must improve for the Bears to have any shot at making the playoffs this season. "I'm not 3-0; we're 4-5 right now and our defense is playing great football," Krenzel said. "Offensively, we need to do things better. I know that I need to play better and that we need to play better on the offensive side of the football."
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 11:42:07 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (soreness) has been removed from the Week 10 injury list.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:50:55 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (side) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 11, and completed all drills. Krenzel is listed as probable for Week 10 with a left side injury.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:37:04 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (left side) is probable for Week 10. He tried to practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, but was too sore after a few throws so he was shut down for the day. While he continued to practice, he ended up just handing the ball off during the remainder of the workouts. The team does not think it is serious and believes he should be able to play in Week 10.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004 12:40:12 -0800
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel (side) underwent X-rays on his injured left side Monday, Nov. 8, and they returned negative. Krenzel is expected to start in Week 10 versus the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 14.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004 21:18:20 -0800
The Chicago Bears are sticking with QB Craig Krenzel as their starting quarterback for the time being, reports Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com. "We're satisfied with the energy and the hope that Craig Krenzel has given us at least in a one-game appearance as a starter," said offensive coordinator Terry Shea. "From that standpoint, we need to build upon that and feel very positive about Craig playing quarterback for us."
Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:42:19 -0800
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports with Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel starting in Week 8, the Bears have now started three quarterbacks in six of the last seven seasons. Quarterbacks Rex Grossman and Jonathan Quinn have also started games this year.
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:07:03 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears third-string QB Chad Hutchinson has more career starts (nine) than QBs Jonathan Quinn (six) and Craig Krenzel (zero) combined.
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:48:26 -0700
ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports Chicago Bears rookie QB Craig Krenzel will start at quarterback in Week 8, replacing struggling QB Jonathan Quinn.
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:40:06 -0700
Associated Press reports Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel replaced struggling QB Jonathan Quinn during the team's Week 7 game.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:50:36 -0700
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports pending the team's possible signing of free agent QB Tim Couch (Packers), Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team might keep four quarterbacks on their active roster this season. The team currently has QBs Jonathan Quinn, Craig Krenzel, Chad Hutchinson on their roster. "Very seldom do you let a guy go that you think can really help your team," Smith said. "You find a way (to keep him). Most of the time you don't keep four quarterbacks, but in our situation we're keeping all options open."
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 20:02:06 -0700
Updating a previous report, according to Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com, Chicago Bears QB Jonathan Quinn maintained his grasp on the starting quarterback job over QB Craig Krenzel for Week 7 with a good practice Thursday, Oct. 21. "Jonathan was a little more consistent today than Craig," said offensive coordinator Terry Shea. "If we had to play tonight, Jonathan Quinn would maintain the starting position. But what we've done is given Craig Krenzel a number of quality reps to where he is in position to take the field as best as we can define that."
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:00:37 -0700
Chicago Bears QB Jonathan Quinn split time during practice with QB Craig Krenzel Wednesday, Oct. 20. The team is planned to name their starter later in the week, but Quinn is expected to remain in the starting position.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:35:06 -0700
The Chicago Bears plan to decide between QBs Jonathan Quinn and rookie Craig Krenzel this week in regards to which quarterback will start for them in Week 7. Offensive coordinator Terry Shea said Quinn will get about 60 percent of the practice snaps, with Krenzel receiving about 40 percent. Quinn had been taking 100 percent of the snaps previously. While the team believes Quinn is a good practice player and that he will retain the job, they want Krenzel prepared and ready in case they need to make a change during a game.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 09:29:09 -0700
The Chicago Bears have declared DL Alain Kashama, DL Alfonso Boone, LB Brian Urlacher, CB Charles Tillman, QB Craig Krenzel, CB Jerry Azumah, OG Mike Gandy, OG Rex Tucker inactive for Week 3.
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 09:21:50 -0700
The Chicago Bears have declared OT Aaron Gibson, RB Adrian Peterson, QB Craig Krenzel, DL Ian Scott, DL Israel Idonije, CB Jerry Azumah, LB Marcus Reese, OG Rex Tucker inactive for Week 1.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 20:24:58 -0700
Chicago Bears QB Craig Krenzel will play the majority of the second half during the team's preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 12, against the St. Louis Rams, reports Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:22:18 -0700
Updating previous reports, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears rookie QB Craig Krenzel's four-year deal with the team contained a $154,000 singing bonus.
