Cincinnati Bengals
Andrew Whitworth - #77 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 330 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/12/1981 |
| Birthplace | Monroe, LA |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Bengals |
Free-agent DB White arrested
DB Marvin White, a free agent who played for the Bengals last season, was arrested last week following a dispute at a day care center at his home in Louisiana.
Jones' arrest potentially problematic for Bengals
The recent arrest of Adam Jones — the most likely in-house replacement if CB Johnathan Joseph leaves via free agency — is unwelcome news for the Bengals.
Jones may face jail due to probation violation
Bengals CB Adam "Pacman" Jones' arrest in Cincinnati on Sunday may have been a violation of his probation in Las Vegas, which could result in the player going to jail.
Pacman arrested in Ohio
Bengals CB Adam 'Pacman' Jones was arrested on Sunday morning for being drunk and disruptive at a Cincinnati bar.
Palmer delivered for Bengals but could damage them, too
With his career in Cincinnati potentially over, PFW's Mike Wilkening considers Carson Palmer's legacy with the Bengals.
Ochocinco races fast and bashes his coach
Chad Ochocinco had a busy day on Thursday, first going for a ride with a NASCAR superstar, then talking about his future in the NFL on the radio.
Report: Owens has knee surgery following injury
WR Terrell Owens suffered a serious knee injury that required surgery in the past month and he could be out for six months, according to a report by Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
Bengals hope Moch can harness gifts at OLB spot
Bengals rookie Dontay Moch, who's transitioning from defensive end to linebacker, possesses "freakish talents," his defensive coordinator at Nevada told PFW.
AFC North best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC North who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Terrence Cody, Jermaine Gresham, Ziggy Hood and Colt McCoy.
Whitworth: Bengals have 'moved on' from Palmer
Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth said the team has "moved on" from veteran QB Carson Palmer and is prepared for life without him.
Bengals hoping Nelson builds on promising 2010
Bengals S Reggie Nelson, who played well when pressed into action a season ago, seems ticketed for a bigger role in 2011.
Green's arrival signals changes are afoot in Cincinnati
With the addition of Georgia WR A.J. Green, the Bengals have one of the more formidable and younger receiving units in the league (minus Chad Ochocinco).
Bengals WR Ochocinco may try snake wrangling
Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco may add snake wrangling to his list of offseason activities.
Palmer has two choices: Bengals or retirement
According to Bengals owner Mike Brown, Carson Palmer has two choices regarding his future in the NFL: be Cincinnati's starting quarterback in 2011 or retire.
Bengals' DE situation muddled, intriguing
The Bengals' DE situation is one to watch once NFL play resumes.
PLAYER NEWS
Whitworth received great news since he is headed to the Pro Bowl for the first time.|||||||
Whitworth enjoyed a stellar season with the Bengals and is replacing an injured Ryan Clady of Denver. The seventh-year lineman has started every game for the Bengals since 2009. His streak of 67 straight starts is the longest on the team.
The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Whitworth on Wednesday, a deal that runs through the 2015 season.|||||||
Whitworth was a second-round draft pick in 2006, when he moved into the starting lineup. He emerged as one of the league's most dependable tackles last season. He was a team captain and assumed a leadership role during the NFL lockout, helping to organize workouts in Cincinnati. Whitworth has started every game each of the last two seasons. He's the first player the Bengals have extended since the lockout ended.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis moved Whitworth to left tackle for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts Tuesday. Andre Smith, the team's top draft pick, will line up at right tackle when he reaches a contract agreement. Smith has never played right tackle.|||||||
Whitworth has filled in at left tackle for Levi Jones, who has been hurt the last few years and was released in the offseason. The offensive line was the Bengals' biggest problem last season, when they won four games and finished last in the league in total offense.
Cincinnati placed Whitworth on injured reserve Friday.|||||||
Whitworth hurt his ankle against Philadelphia on Nov. 16.
Whitworth and Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson were fined $10,000 apiece for fighting in last week's game.|||||||
Henderson and Whitworth exchanged punches after Henderson knocked off Whitworth's helmet, then appeared to try to gouge his eyes. Both players were penalized and ejected Sunday.
