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 starting S Crocker leaves Hall of Fame game with injury
Bengals starting FS Chris Crocker left the field with an ankle injury during the first quarter of the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio on Sunday night.
Bengals hard to figure
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Bengals announce Gresham signing
The Bengals officially announced the signing of rookie TE Jermaine Gresham, their first-round pick, on Tuesday. According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, Gresham's five-year contract is worth $15.85 million, with $9.5 million guaranteed.
NFL will not discipline Bengals RB Benson
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Will Bengals' offense be tougher to defend?
The addition of Terrell Owens was yet another move by Cincinnati to help its passing game. Now, the question is whether these changes will lead to an offense that's more difficult to defend.
Bengals sign DE Dunlap, WR Shipley
The Bengals, who begin training camp practices on Thursday, signed second-round pick Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end from Florida, and third-round choice Jordan Shipley, a wide receiver from Texas, on Wednesday.
Reports: Owens agrees with Bengals
The Bengals and WR Terrell Owens have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract, ProFootballTalk.com, ESPN and The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on Tuesday.
Bengals sign LB Muckelroy
The Bengals signed LB Roddrick Muckelroy, a fourth-round pick from Texas, on Tuesday.
Bengals release C Santucci
The Bengals waived reserve C Dan Santucci on Thursday.
Bengals won't go quietly
The Ravens may be widely regarded as the favorite to win the AFC North, but the Bengals are poised to put up a fight as they defend their title, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Reports: Benson, Goodell meeting Thursday
Bengals RB Cedric Benson will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, ProFootballTalk.com and NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Reports: Bengals, OL Stephens agree to deal
TThe Bengals and C Reggie Stephens, a seventh-round pick from Iowa State, have agreed on a contract, the team's official Web site and The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Tuesday.
AFC North training-camp reports
In the second installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC North teams.
Bengals waive OG Shirley
The Bengals waived OG Jason Shirley on Monday. Shirley was waived with a non-football injury after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in a charity basketball game in April.
Bengals sign DT Atkins
The Bengals signed rookie DT Geno Atkins, a fourth-round pick from Georgia, the club announced via its official Twitter feed on Friday.
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.
