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Team Notebook: Cincinnati Bengals News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Bengals | Simpson too slow to learn offense? Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports a team source said Cincinnati Bengals WR Jerome Simpson is too slow to learn the team's offense. Bengals | Maualuga headed to rehab Continuing an ongoing storyline, ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga will go to rehab at the Betty Ford Center in California for at least a month. Bengals | Ochocinco wants Owens to join team Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he wants the Bengals to try to sign Buffalo Bills impending free-agent WR Terrell Owens during the offseason. "We got to go get him, even if I have to take a paycut," Ochocinco said. Bengals | Maualuga expected to enter substance-abuse program Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga met with NFL officials Wednesday, Feb. 3, following his guilty plea driving under the influence charges. He is expected to be entered into Stage 1 of the league's substance-abuse program, and he could also be fined by the league. Bengals | Maualuga to meet with NFL James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga is expected to meet with NFL officials Wednesday, Feb. 3, to discuss his arrest for driving under the influence and careless driving, according to a source. Any possible discipline is not expected to come down Wednesday. Bengals | Maualuga pleads guilty to DUI charge WLWT.com reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 2, to driving under the influence. Maualuga was arrested early Friday, Jan. 29, after hitting a parking meter and parked cars. Maualuga was sentenced to seven days in jail, which were suspended, and two years on probation. Maualuga must attend alcohol counseling, had his driver's license suspended for 90 days and pay restitution to the owners of the cars he damaged and $350 in fines. Bengals | Mauluga apologizes for arrest Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga apologized to the Bengals organization and their fans on his Twitter page for being arrested for driving under the influence and careless driving. He said he will learn from the situation and will work on gaining the trust he lost back. Bengals | Offer to make lease concessions Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have offered to make some financial concessions on their Paul Brown Stadium lease to help alleviate the predicted shortfall in the Hamilton County (Ohio) stadium fund. The club is offering to relieve the county of $2 million worth of capital repairs to the stadium. According to a letter by the team to county administrator Patrick Thompson, the team would pay to replace carpet inside the stadium's club level area, convert to an electronic ticketing system and put in a new playing field. Under the current lease terms, those improvements are the county's responsibility. Team vice president Troy A. Blackburn said the team's offer of assistance would "total roughly $40 million" over the life of the lease, which ends after the 2026 NFL season. Bengals | Oliver leaving for college job Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals associate strength and conditioning coach Ray Oliver is leaving the team to become the director of strength and conditioning for the University of Kentucky's football program. Bengals | TE, S may be early round possibilities in draft Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals may look to draft a tight end and a safety in the early rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft. Bengals | May take a few receivers in draft Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are discussing the possibility of taking two wide receivers in the 2010 NFL Draft. Bengals | Maualuga may face fine Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga is facing up to a $50,000 fine from the NFL for his arrest on driving under the influence and careless driving charges Friday, Jan. 29. It is the first time Maualuga has had an alcohol-related vilation, which usually costs a player a fine of two game checks. Bengals | Maualuga arrested The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. Police spokesman Spike Jones said Maualuga hit two parked cars as well as a parking meter with his car Friday, Jan. 29. Bengals | Ochocinco wants to kick in Pro Bowl The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco said he wants to kick during the 2010 Pro Bowl. He worked on kickoffs during practice Thursday, Jan. 28, and plans to work on field goals Friday, Jan. 29. Bengals | B. Williams has not heard from team Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals impending free agent OG Bobbie Williams has not heard from the Bengals but expects to in the near future, according to his agent. Bengals | Kelly has not heard from team Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals impending free agent TE Reggie Kelly has not heard from the Bengals but expects to in the near future, according to his agent. Bengals | Five could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Abdul Hodge, LB Rashad Jeanty, LB Brandon Johnson, OG Evan Mathis and DE Frostee Rucker could become restricted free agents this offseason if there is no salary cap in 2010. Bengals | Expected to talk to Benson about extension Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to talk with RB Cedric Benson about a contract extension during the offseason. Benson has one year left on his current contract. Bengals | Not expected to re-sign L. Johnson Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent RB Larry Johnson during the offseason. Bengals | Zampese staying Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told the Chicago Tribune quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese will remain with the team. Bengals | Gilyard would like to play for team Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports University of Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard said he hopes to play for the Cincinnati Bengals next season because he believes he can help them out in different ways. "I feel like I can do so much good for them. I can play in the slot. I can help return kicks. I can go outside. I can help. I want to be there if I could make it happen," Gilyard said. Bengals | Simmons impressed with Skuta Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons said he was impressed with how Lb Dan Skuta played on special teams this season and believes he can make an impact next season. "With one season under his belt, it makes you wonder what the guy can do with experience and more time. He can make a real impact. He made as many plays as I've ever seen a free-agent rookie make," Simmons said. Bengals | Simmons expects Harris to improve Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons said he expects LB Clark Harris to be an improved player next season. Bengals | Graham's future uncertain Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons said the team will have to discuss whether they will re-sign impending free-agent PK Shayne Graham during the offseason. "It's something the organization has to take a look at. Obviously, Shayne's been a productive player for seven years and you have to take into account his body of work. It's been solid. It's tough on everyone; his teammates, and no one feels worse than Shayne. I'm sure we're going to be talking about it," Simmons said. Bengals | Could take QB late in 2010 draft Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals could take a quarterback in one of the later rounds in the 2010 NFL Draft to compete for one of the team's three quarterbacks. Bengals | Houshmandzadeh says he received low offer Chick Ludwig, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Seattle Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh said in an interview this week that he let his personal feelings get in the way of a business decision by signing with the Seahawks over the Cincinnati Bengals, his former team. Houshmandzadeh insinuated that negotiations opened with a low-ball offer from Bengals' management. He claimed that by the time the Bengals came around with the kind of money he wanted, it was simply too late. He had already taken what he called a "screw-it mentality" and signed with the Seahawks, who showed him the most love. Bengals | Palmer out of Pro Bowl Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (thumb) will not play in the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl after undergoing thumb surgery last week, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Bengals | Odom starting to run Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Antwan Odom (Achilles') started to run Wednesday, Jan. 20, since suffering his torn Achilles' tendon. Odom believes he will be able to participate in the weight room when offseason workouts start. He said if he is not ready to start practicing in May, he will be close to returning. The Bengals' goal is for Odom to be ready for the start of training camp. Bengals | Caldwell could be No. 2 WR next season Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Andre Caldwell could be the team's No. 2 wide receiver next season if they decide to release WR Laveranues Coles. Bengals | Coles could be released Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Laveranues Coles could be released during the offseason. Coles is scheduled to make $4.65 million in 2010. Bengals | Bratkowski indicates he will return Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski has indicated that he will return to the team next season. Bengals | Simmons staying with team Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons said he will return to the team next season. Bengals | Continuity factor in Zimmer staying with team Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said one of the factors he stayed with the Bengals instead of pursuing another job was that he did not want to teach his defensive system to a new set of players. Bengals | Lewis not worried about contract Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he is not worried that next season is the last year of his contract. Bengals | Lewis said team could use more playmakers Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team could use more playmakers on both offense and defense. Bengals | Lewis named Coach of the Year The Cincinnati Bengals announced Saturday, Jan. 16, that head coach Marvin Lewis has been named The Associated Press 2009 NFL Coach of the Year. Bengals | Alexander not saying if A. Smith will start in 2010 Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive line Paul Alexander would not say if OT Andre Smith will start next season. Alexander indicated that the Bengals were intrigued with the rotations they used at tackle last season. Bengals | Alexander hopes B. Williams is re-signed Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive line Paul Alexander said he hopes the Bengals re-sign impending free-agent OT Bobbie Williams. Bengals | Alexander believe OL can work on some things Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals offensive line Paul Alexander said the offensive line needs to work in decreasing holding calls among other things but will have plenty of time to try and improve. "Too many holding calls and the rookies still have to keep working on their pass-blocking techniques. But another spring and training camp together can only help us," Alexander said. Bengals | Mickens signed to future contract The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have signed CB Mike Mickens to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. He finished the season on the Bengals practice squad. Bengals | Ochocinco named to Pro Bowl The Cincinnati Bengals have announced WR Chad Ochocinco has been named to the AFC roster for the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, replacing injured New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee). Bengals | Alexander re-signs John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with offensive line coach Paul Alexander on a new three-year deal, according to a source. Bengals | More on Zimmer Updating a previous item, Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals re-signed defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to a three-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 12, according to NFL.com's Steve Wyche. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bengals | Zimmer re-signed Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports via Twitter the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to a new contract. Terms of the deal were not available. Bengals | Expect to remain a run-first team Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals expect to remain a run-first team, but they do need to make more big plays offensively. The Bengals ranked 20th in the league with 53 plays of 20 yards or more in 2009. |
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