Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Nugent - #2 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/02/1982 |
| Birthplace | Centerville, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 15th pick by Jets |
Bengals would be foolish not to trade Palmer
The Bengals have a chance to start building for the future now, but to begin the process, they must come to grips with trading Carson Palmer.
More coaching additions for Bengals
Michael Vick's former position coach takes a new job with the Bengals.
AFC North 2010 season-in-review team reports
Troy Polamalu was a big-play maker for the Steelers' No. 2-ranked defense, and his strong play helped Pittsburgh reach the Super Bowl for the third time in six years.
Falcons add Bratkowski to staff
The Falcons hired former Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski to be the team's new quarterbacks coach, replacing Bill Musgrave.
Reports: Jaguars to hire Sheppard as QB coach
The Jaguars will hire Bengals WR coach Mike Sheppard as their QB coach, the NFL Network, The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Florida Times-Union reported Saturday.
Bengals sign CB Pender
Former Colts CB David Pender has been signed by the Bengals.
Report: Cards hire Cioffi as assistant DB coach
The Cardinals have hired former Bengals assistant Louie Cioffi as an assistant secondary coach, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bengals hire Jay Gruden as offensive coordinator
The Bengals have hired Jay Gruden as the team's new offensive coordinator. Gruden replaces Bob Bratkowski, who was fired on Monday.
Bengals fire offensive coordinator
The Bengals have fired offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, who had been in that position since 2001.
Bigger role for Dunlap comes with greater expectations
Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap is in line for a bigger role next season, and DL coach Jay Hayes wants to see how he'll handle the increased responsibility.
Bills', Bengals' staffs get early edge
Chan Gailey and Marvin Lewis and their staffs might have a lot more work to do this week than some of the other NFL teams, but they also get a head start on scouting the best seniors.
Bengals owner Brown says Palmer trade not happening
Bengals owner Mike Brown says he's not willing to trade QB Carson Palmer despite a report that Palmer may retire if he's not dealt.
Report: Palmer wants out of Cincinnati
QB Carson Palmer will demand a trade from the Bengals, and is willing to "play the retirement card," according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Could Ochocinco land in Oakland?
A reunion in Oakland between Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco and new Raiders head coach Hue Jackson isn't far-fetched, according to AFC West Whispers.
Bengals' offensive philosophy among issues to watch
The direction and composition of the Bengals' offense are questions that have yet to be answered.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed place kicker Mike Nugent for two years, preventing him from becoming a free agent. No terms of the deal were announced Sunday.|||||||
A nine-year veteran, Nugent has been with the Bengals for three seasons. A calf injury kept him out of the team's last four games of 2012 and its playoff loss to Houston. In 2011, Nugent set a Bengals records for points with 132 and field goals with 33 in one season. He tied a Cincinnati record with a 55-yard field goal against Oakland last season. Nugent has made 83.8 percent of his field goals as a Bengal, the second-best career percentage in club history.
Nugent has been placed on injured reserve.|||||||
Josh Brown continues to take his place.
Nugent signed his one-year tender offer as the Cincinnati Bengals' franchise player on Wednesday.|||||||
Nugent recovered from knee surgery and set team records with 132 points and 33 field goals last season, helping the Bengals to a wild card playoff spot. He was an unrestricted free agent after the season, but the Bengals used their franchise tag on him March 2.
Nugent was lost for the season after tearing a knee ligament during a successful onside kick play in the closing minutes of Sunday's 23-17 loss at Indianapolis.|||||||
The Bengals have signed former Ohio State University kicker Aaron Pettrey to replace another former Buckeye.
Nugent was named the Bengals' kicker Saturday.|||||||
The Bengals waived kicker Dave Rayner on Saturday, giving the job to Nugent. He replaces Shayne Graham, who left as a free agent after seven seasons in Cincinnati. Nugent was bothered by a groin injury early in camp but went 3 of 4 on field goal attempts, including two from beyond 50 yards.