Cincinnati Bengals
Andy Dalton - #14 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/29/1987 |
| Birthplace | Katy, TX |
| College | TCU |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 3rd pick by Bengals |
WR Simpson sentenced to 15 days in jail
Bengals free-agent WR Jerome Simpson was sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years' probation on drug-related charges, according to The Associated Press.
Cincinnati Bengals
Here are the Cincinnati Bengals top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
AFC North draft needs
No AFC North club has more pressing draft needs than the Browns, whose offense lags behind the rest of the division. As a result, Cleveland could grab rising QB Ryan Tannehill.
Bengals collecting No. 1 picks
The Bengals currently have 12 first-round picks on their roster, and that number is likely to grow.
Report: Bengals have most cap space
Despite a rash of free-agent signings, Cincinnati has the most available room under the salary cap, according to a report by Pro Football Talk.
Bengals re-sign OLB Lawson
The Bengals have kept one of their top defenders, re-signing OLB Manny Lawson on Wednesday. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
Bengals haven't ruled out re-signing Simpson
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters on Tuesday that the team would consider re-signing UFA WR Jerome Simpson.
Once again, Bengals fairly active in free agency
As they did last offseason, the Bengals have been able to address multiple needs after the opening of the free-agent market.
Report: Bengals re-sign DT Sims
The Bengals have re-signed free-agent DT Pat Sims, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bengals add depth with four signings
The Bengals have brought back CB Adam Jones and OT Anthony Collins, while also signing free-agent DEs Derrick Harvey and Jamaal Anderson.
Bengals add RB Green-Ellis
The Bengals have added a new piece to their offense, agreeing on Wednesday to a three-year deal with RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Broncos add WR Caldwell
Needing targets for new QB Peyton Manning, the Broncos have signed former Bengals free-agent WR Andre Caldwell to a two-year deal.
Reports: Bengals agree with S Nelson
The Bengals have reached an agreement to re-sign UFA FS Reggie Nelson, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday.
Reports: Bengals agree with CB Allen
The Bengals have agreed to a contract with Texans UFA CB Jason Allen, multiple media outlets have reported.
Bengals sign OG Wharton
The Bengals have finally made a move in free agency, signing former Panthers OG Travelle Wharton.
PLAYER NEWS
Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.|||||||
Dalton would have had a better fantasy night he did not fumble twice thanks to some poor blocking by his offensive line.
While he had his interception-free streak snapped, Dalton managed to scramble for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left and lead the Cincinnati Bengals to their fourth straight win, 20-13 over the staggering San Diego Chargers on Sunday.|||||||
Dalton had two passes picked off after not throwing an interception for three straight contests. However, he connected on an early touchdown to Jermaine Greshman, giving him at least one TD in 11 consecutive games.
Dalton threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals showed their former franchise quarterback that they've moved on without him, beating Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders 34-10 on Sunday.|||||||
Dalton has nine of his career-high 23 touchdown passes over the last three games and has thrown at least one in each of the last 10. He also hasn't had an interception in his last three contests.
Dalton threw for 230 yards with two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-6 win at Kansas City.|||||||
Dalton, who also added his second rushing score of the season, could be in for another big day in Week 12 against an Oakland defense that's surrendered 20 passing TDs through the air - tied for the second-most in the league.
Dalton went 21 of 30 for 199 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in Sunday's win against the Giants.|||||||
It was one of the best games of Dalton's season, who had been intercepted five times in Cincinnati's previous three games.