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 |
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
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.
