Johnson reports to Bengals minicamp

By Sports Network

After using harsh words during the offseason that he wanted to be traded, star wide receiver Chad Johnson attended the first day of the Cincinnati Bengals mandatory three-day minicamp on Thursday.

Bengals ink DT Peko

By Sports Network

The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive tackle Domata Peko to a five-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Thursday.

Southern Cal's Rivers is Bengals' top pick

Lewis hopes Trojan can bolster LB corps

By Joe Kay

An hour into the draft, Southern California linebacker Keith Rivers got a surprise.

Ellis tops Palmer's wish list

TROJANS LINEMAN A PERFECT FIT

By Joe Kay

Carson Palmer takes the NFL Draft just as seriously as he takes a game plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I check out everybody's mock drafts," the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback said. "I kind of make my own mental mock draft. I've researched a lot of players, watched a lot of film and have a good idea who I think are the best guys at each position."

Now's the time to 86 No. 85

BENGALS MUST TRADE OR CUT JOHNSON TO WIN

By John Clay

Cutting Chris Henry was a start. Overdue, but a start. Now it's time for the Cincinnati Bengals to take the next step. Trade Ocho Stinko. Or cut him, as the Bengals did the troubled Henry after another run-in with the law. Chad Johnson deserves a similar exit. After all, for the NFL franchise to muster a shot at rebounding in 2008, it must rid itself of its selfish, spoiled, preening, overrated wide receiver.