Cincinnati Bengals
Michael Johnson - #93 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 270 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/07/1987 |
| Birthplace | Plantersville, AL |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 6th pick by Bengals |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 0 | 1 |
Bengals add S Miles, release Adeyanju
The Bengals announced Wednesday that they have promoted S Jeromy Miles from their practice squad and waived DE Victor Adeyanju.
Palmer to start for Bengals on Thurs.
Bengals QB Carson Palmer will start on Thursday night against the Jets, even after missing practice on Monday.
Bengals place DT Johnson on I.R., sign CB Bennett
The Bengals have placed DT Tank Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed CB Fred Bennett.
Bengals make multiple roster moves
A day after a tough loss to the Bills, the Bengals announced a series of roster moves.
The 'Bungles' are back
After raising eyebrows last season with an unlikely division crown, the Bengals have dramatically reversed course in what is almost certainly shaping up as the final year of the Marvin Lewis era in Cincinnati.
Bills make furious comeback in 49-31 win over Bengals
Ryan Fitzpatrick matched his career high with four touchdown passes during Buffalo's biggest comeback in 13 years, and the Bills won their second straight game Sunday, 49-31 over the bumbling Cincinnati Bengals.
Bengals DE Dunlap showing potential
Rookie DE Carlos Dunlap is a player to watch in the second half of the season.
Bengals place DE Fanene on I.R.
The Bengals placed DE Jonathan Fanene on injured reserve and signed DE Victor Adeyanju.
Bengals facing first blackout in seven years
The Bengals are expected to announce Thursday that their Week 11 game against the Bills is not a sellout.
Bengals sign PK Pettrey
The Bengals replaced PK Mike Nugent on Tuesday by signing another former Buckeye, Aaron Pettrey.
Bengals' Nugent, Trent placed on I.R.
The Bengals have placed PK Mike Nugent and CB Morgan Trent on injured reserve, ending their 2010 seasons after nine games.
Nugent likely done for the season
Bengals PK Mike Nugent suffered a knee injury attempting to recover an onside kick and may be out for the season.
Colts' defense sends Bengals to 2-7
Kelvin Hayden returned an interception for a touchdown and Javarris James ran for his third TD in two weeks and the Indianapolis Colts held on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-17 on Sunday.
Ochocinco lacking for targets only relative to T.O.
Even with Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco sometimes drawing extra attention from opponents, he is not lacking for opportunities in the passing game. Through eight games, he had been targeted 76 times.
ORT Smith placed on IR
The Bengals have placed ORT Andre Smith on injured reserve and have signed S Rico Murray from their practice squad.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cincinnati Bengals have given Johnson the franchise tag, meaning he will be paid $11.175 million this season if he doesn't reach a long-term contract with the team.|||||||
Johnson had 11 1/2 sacks last season, his fourth in the NFL, and is considered a key part of a defense that ranked sixth overall.
