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 |
Bengals hang on to beat Redskins
Andy Dalton completed 19-of-27 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to lead the Bengals to a 38-31 win over Robert Griffin III and the Redskins.
After predraft fall, Burfict rises for Bengals
Undrafted rookie Vontaze Burfict is getting an opportunity at weak-side linebacker for Cincinnati.
Benglas sign Gilberry, place Anderson on I.R.
The Bengals placed DE Jamaal Anderson on injured reserve Tuesday and signed DE Wallace Gilberry.
Report: Bengals DE Anderson tears quad
Bengals DE Jamaal Anderson suffered a torn quad in Sunday’s win over the Browns, according to PFW correspondent Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dalton throws three TDs in Bengals' win
Andy Dalton matched his career high with three touchdown passes, leading the Bengals to a 34-27 victory in their one-sided rivalry.
Key matchup: Browns running game vs. Bengals run defense
Whether the Browns can establish the run will go a long way in determining whether they can be a serious threat to the Bengals.
Bengals place LB Howard on I.R.
The Bengals placed LB Thomas Howard on injured reserve Friday and signed free-agent LB Roddrick Muckelroy.
Opportunity knocks in Bengals' passing game
WRs Andrew Hawkins and Armon Binns are two names to watch in the Bengals' passing game.
Cowboys release TE Cochart
The Cowboys released TE Colin Cochart, who had originally been claimed off waivers from Cincinnati.
AFC North Spin cycle: Week One
While the rest of the AFC North stumbled, the Ravens got off to a fast start in Week One. PFW's Mike Wilkening takes a closer look.
Injuries up front a concern for Bengals
A too-long list of injuries in the trenches is a major concern for the Bengals as the regular season begins.
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Bengals C Kyle Cook received the “designated to return” injury label, allowing him to be placed on injured reserve with the option of being reactivated later.
Cowboys release QB McGee, sign TE Cochart
The Cowboys released No. 3 QB Stephen McGee and claimed TE Colin Cochart off waivers from Cincinnati on Saturday.
Bengals QB Dalton leaves game with arm bruise
QB Andy Dalton could not escape the Bengals' final preseason game unscathed.
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.
