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 |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 35 | 92 |
Several Bengals rookies could contribute early
Whether the Bengals' 2010 draft class has the impressive depth of the '09 class remains to be seen, but several rookies are poised to compete for regular playing time in their first season, and others may be able to contribute ...
Gresham should give Palmer shot in arm
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Bengals sign OG Hudson
The Bengals signed OG Otis Hudson, a fifth-round selection from Eastern Illinois, on Wednesday.
Report: Ravens sign OL Harewood, CB Harris
Ravens rookie OL Ramon Harewood and veteran CB Walt Harris have officially signed with the club, the team's Web site reported Wednesday.
Benson may face discipline because of assault charge
Bengals RB Cedric Benson faces a misdemeanor assault charge in Austin, Texas, stemming from a May 30 incident at a bar, and police and Benson's attorney, David Cornwell, have different accounts of events.
Report: Bengals RB Benson arrested
Bengals RB Cedric Benson was arrested and charged with assault with injury Tuesday in Austin, Texas, according to a report on the Web site of the Austin American-Statesman.
Ex-Bengals WR Henry had brain condition before death
The late Chris Henry, a Bengals wide receiver who died in December at age 26, had a chronic brain injury that may have affected his mental state and behavior, researchers said Monday.
Bengals sign WR Briscoe
The Bengals announced Friday that they have signed WR Dezmon Briscoe, the team's sixth-round draft pick (191st overall).
Bengals cut WR Davis
The Bengals announced Tuesday that they have waived WR Chris Davis.
Bengals release CB Ratliff, four others
The Bengals released veteran CB Keiwan Ratliff and four other players on Friday.
Patient approach helped Bengals' Scott
Bengals RB Bernard Scott fared well as a rookie after applying lessons learned as a runner and a kickoff returner.
Recent form of little guide in Bengals' PK search
Cincinnati's PK competition features a pair of veterans (Mike Nugent and Dave Rayner) with spotty recent form. However, both have shown potential earlier in their careers.
Bengals sign OL Sowells
The Bengals announced Tuesday that they have signed free-agent OG-OT Isaac Sowells, a fourth-year NFL veteran.
Kelly's return helps Bengals' offense
The Bengals now have several starter-caliber options at tight end after re-signing TE Reggie Kelly earlier in May.
Schedule must be weighed in predicting outcomes
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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.
