Cincinnati Bengals
Reggie Nelson - #20 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/21/1983 |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, FL |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 21st pick by Jaguars |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | 2 | 3 |
Lewis calls WR Ochocinco 'mopey'
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis doesn't seem too excited about the attitude of WR Chad Ochocinco, who is recovering from a foot injury.
Owens lands on injured reserve
The Bengals have placed WR Terrell Owens on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
T.O. done for the year with knee injury
Bengals WR Terrell Owens' first and likely only season with the Bengals has ended with a knee injury.
Benson, Bengals win 'Battle of Ohio'
Cedric Benson ran for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals ended a 10-game losing streak that matched the longest in their franchise history, beating the Cleveland Browns 19-17 on Sunday.
Browns-Bengals prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns dropping their second straight game and Cincinnati ending its 10-game losing streak.
Lewis, Bengals saying little about head coach's future
As speculation lingers about the future of Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis with his contract set to expire at season's end, this much is certain: Neither Lewis nor the club is presently willing to discuss the matter in great ...
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game: Browns QB Colt McCoy vs. the Bengals' pass rush.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Bengals-Browns blacked out in Cinci
The Bengals failed to sell enough tickets for the "Battle of Ohio" game against the Browns to be broadcast on local television.
What a trip!
Tom Danyluk wonders aloud if it's time for the Bengals to send Marvin Lewis on his way, plus offers his take on the Sal Alosi tripping incident, Tashard Choice asking Michael Vick for an autograph and more.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch to in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Bengals game.
Ndukwe is another Bengal done for the year
Chinedum Ndukwe has been placed on I.R., ending the season for the Bengals safety, the seventh Cincinnati defensive back to have his year ended due to injury.
PLAYER NEWS
Nelson was inactive for Cincinnati with a hamstring injury Sunday.|||||||
Taylor Mays is expected to start in his place alongside Nate Clements.
The Cincinnati Bengals got former first-round pick Reggie Nelson from Jacksonville in a trade of defensive backs on Saturday.|||||||
Nelson was the 21st overall pick in 2007 out of Florida. He had an impressive rookie season - 82 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack. Since then, he's had only two interceptions and his tackles total has dropped.He shifted positions at Jacksonville after starting as a roaming safety. He spent time at cornerback and was part of nickel pass defenses.
Nelson (knee) will miss Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio said Friday.|||||||
Nelson bruised a knee two weeks ago at Indianapolis when he collided with teammate Brian Williams and sat out last week's game against Houston. He missed practice all week.
The Jaguars will likely be without Nelson on Sunday.|||||||
Nelson, who injured a knee in last week's game against Indianapolis when he collided with teammate Brian Williams, was ruled out Friday.
Nelson missed part of Tuesday's practice.|||||||
Nelson injured his thigh in practice last week, but played against the Steelers. He was riding a stationary bike during practice Tuesday. Nelson has 57 tackles and a sack this year. Monitor the situation as the week progresses, but unless the injury is really serious, he'll likely play, especially with the Jaguars lacking depth on defense right now.
