Cincinnati Bengals
John Skelton - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 244 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/17/1988 |
| Birthplace | El Paso, TX |
| College | Fordham |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 5th round, 24th pick by Cardinals |
Lewis calls WR Ochocinco 'mopey'
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis doesn't seem too excited about the attitude of WR Chad Ochocinco, who is recovering from a foot injury.
Owens lands on injured reserve
The Bengals have placed WR Terrell Owens on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
T.O. done for the year with knee injury
Bengals WR Terrell Owens' first and likely only season with the Bengals has ended with a knee injury.
Benson, Bengals win 'Battle of Ohio'
Cedric Benson ran for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals ended a 10-game losing streak that matched the longest in their franchise history, beating the Cleveland Browns 19-17 on Sunday.
Browns-Bengals prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns dropping their second straight game and Cincinnati ending its 10-game losing streak.
Lewis, Bengals saying little about head coach's future
As speculation lingers about the future of Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis with his contract set to expire at season's end, this much is certain: Neither Lewis nor the club is presently willing to discuss the matter in great ...
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game: Browns QB Colt McCoy vs. the Bengals' pass rush.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Bengals-Browns blacked out in Cinci
The Bengals failed to sell enough tickets for the "Battle of Ohio" game against the Browns to be broadcast on local television.
What a trip!
Tom Danyluk wonders aloud if it's time for the Bengals to send Marvin Lewis on his way, plus offers his take on the Sal Alosi tripping incident, Tashard Choice asking Michael Vick for an autograph and more.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch to in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Ndukwe is another Bengal done for the year
Chinedum Ndukwe has been placed on I.R., ending the season for the Bengals safety, the seventh Cincinnati defensive back to have his year ended due to injury.
PLAYER NEWS
The Bengals have acquired quarterback John Skelton off waivers from Arizona to compete for the job backing up Andy Dalton.|||||||
Skelton was a fifth-round pick from Fordham in 2010 who started 17 games in three seasons, including six last year. He has completed 53 percent of his passes for 3,707 yards with 15 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
The Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback John Skelton, who started 17 games for the team over the past three seasons. The move on Monday came amid reports the team was trying to work out a trade to bring quarterback Carson Palmer from Oakland.|||||||
Skelton beat out Kevin Kolb for the starting job under then-coach Ken Whisenhunt in training camp last season. He was hurt in the opener and Kolb took over.
Skelton didn't do any favors for himself while getting the start on Sunday, going 11 of 22 for 74 yards with four interceptions and a lost fumble before being replaced by Ryan Lindley.|||||||
Lindley didn't fare much better in the embarrassing 58-0 defeat, going 8 of 17 for 59 yards and losing a fumble of his own.
Skelton will be back at starting quarterback when the Cardinals play the Seahawks Sunday in Seattle. Coach Ken Whisenhunt says his decision to replace rookie Ryan Lindley was based on several factors, including the environment the Cardinals will face in Seattle, where the crowd is among the loudest in the NFL and the conditions are likely to be cold and wet.|||||||
Skelton says he is taking nothing for granted and just wants to complete more passes than he did when he was benched in favor of Lindley three games ago. Lindley says he understands the decision. Whisenhunt refused to replace Lindley with Skelton despite the Cardinals' woeful offensive performance in a 7-6 road loss to the New York Jets last Sunday. Arizona has lost eight in a row.
Skelton threw for 306 yards with a TD and an INT in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Green Bay.|||||||
Skelton has increased his yardage total in each of his starts this season.
