Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Pollak - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/16/1985 |
| Birthplace | Scottsdale, AZ |
| College | Arizona State |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 28th pick by Colts |
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 Bengals signed Pollak, who was an unrestricted free agent.|||||||
Pollak is a sixth-year veteran out of Arizona State, and has played in 59 NFL games, with 41 starts. Pollak entered the NFL in 2008 as a second-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts. He signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Carolina Panthers last season.
The Carolina Panthers have signed Pollak to a one-year deal. The team announced the move Thursday.|||||||
Pollak played in 58 games, including 41 starts, for the Indianapolis Colts and can help fill the void after left guard Travelle Wharton was released earlier this offseason in a salary cap move. Pollak, a four-year veteran, provided protection that allowed Peyton Manning to lead the league in yards passing in 2010 and rank second in 2009. The Colts allowed the fewest sacks in the league both seasons.
Pollak did not travel with the team to San Diego on Friday and will not play Saturday against the Chargers in the playoffs.|||||||
Pollak, a starting guard, has not practiced all week because of an ankle injury he sustained in last week's 23-0 victory over Tennessee. Coach Tony Dungy has said that if Pollak cannot play, Dan Federkeil would start in his place. Federkeil started the first three games this season at right guard when Pollak was out with a knee injury.
On the eve of training camp, the Colts agreed to terms with five draft picks including their top choice, Pollak, in a dash to get all nine draft choices into camp on time.|||||||
Pollak agreed to his deal with Indianapolis late Wednesday afternoon but had not yet signed the contract and terms were not disclosed. Pollak's agent, Ken Zuckerman, confirmed the deal in a text message to The Associated Press but was not immediately available for comment after boarding a plane. Pollak, a second-round pick and No. 59 overall, is expected to compete for the starting guard spot that was vacated when Jake Scott signed with Tennessee in free agency.
