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 |
Bengals add seven to practice squad
The Bengals announced Sunday that they have signed seven players to the team's practice squad, including 2009 third-round draft pick TE Chase Coffman.
Bengals add QB LeFevour, cut O'Sullivan
The Bengals announced Sunday that they have claimed rookie QB Dan LeFevour off waivers from the Bears. Cincy terminated the contract of QB J.T. O'Sullivan to make room for LeFevour
Bengals, Jaguars exchange defensive backs
Cincinnati acquired S Reggie Nelson from Jacksonville in exchange for CB David Jones and a conditional draft choice in a trade completed Saturday after both teams had gotten down to their 53-man roster limits.
T.O., impact rookies ease blow of Bryant release
The release of WR Antonio Bryant less than six months after signing him to a contract that reportedly paid him close to $7 million in his short time with the club contrasts sharply with the fortuitous decision to sign Terrell ...
NFL will not suspend Browns DL Rogers
The league will not suspend Browns DL Shaun Rogers after his offseason arrest for carrying a gun at a Cleveland airport, although it did fine him one game paycheck.
Bengals release Jeanty, place Nelson on PUP list
The Bengals announced Monday that they have released fifth-year LB Rashad Jeanty in the "waived/failed physical" category and placed second-year S Tom Nelson on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Bengals cut WR Bryant
The Bengals cut WR Antonio Bryant following one of the worst free-agent signings in team history, owing him $7.85 million for not playing a single game.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Bengals' Shipley emerging as dependable target
Rookie WR Jordan Shipley has made an immediate impact on the Bengals' offense in the preseason and has looked like he could be a reliable target for QB Carson Palmer in the regular season.
Report: NFL fines Ochocinco for tweeting
The NFL fined WR Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for tweeting during the Bengals' preseason win over the Eagles.
Agent: Bengals S Wilson (knee) out for season
Bengals S Gibril Wilson will miss the 2010 season after tearing both his ACL and MCL in Friday night's preseason contest against the Eagles, according to his agent.
Five minutes with a legend: Forrest Gregg
For 14 seasons, Forrest Gregg served as the cornerstone of the Green Bay Packers' offensive line. As a coach, Gregg directed the Bengals to a 12-4 record in 1981 and a trip to Super Bowl XVI.
Report: NFL will not suspend Maualuga
The NFL reportedly will fine Rey Maualuga two games' worth of pay instead of suspending the Bengals' linebacker for his DUI in late January.
Bengals ORT Smith still on mend
Bengals ORT Andre Smith's placement on the physically unable to perform list with left foot and conditioning issues at the beginning of training camp was another setback for the No. 6 overall pick in the 2009 draft, who played ...
Cowboys beat turnover-prone Bengals
The Dallas Cowboys forced four turnovers, got three field goals from David Buehler and an interception return for a touchdown by Brandon Sharpe for a 16-7 victory over Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night.
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.
