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 |
Palmer misses Bengals' Thursday practice
Bengals QB Carson Palmer unexpectedly missed practice on Thursday because of a sore hip but is expected to play vs. the Dolphins on Sunday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jones' loss affects Bengals on multiple fronts
The loss of Bengals CB Adam Jones to a season-ending herniated disk comes after he had earned roles with Cincinnati's defense and special-teams units and had shown some of the playmaking ability that once made him a highly regarded ...
Bengals granted extension to try to prevent TV blackout
The Bengals announced Thursday that the NFL has given the team an extra 24 hours in order to sell the remaining 2,000 tickets in order to prevent a local TV blackout of the Bengals-Dolphins game Sunday.
Bengals CB Jones out for the season
Bengals CB Adam Jones will miss the remainder of the 2010 season with a disc injury in his neck.
White's 201 receiving yards help Falcons hold off Bengals
Roddy White had a spectacular day for Atlanta, catching 11 passes for 201 yards and leading the Falcons to a wild 39-32 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Bengals RB Scott to get more touches
Due to a change in circumstances, namely an injury to third-down back Brian Leonard, Cincinnati RB Bernard Scott is likely to see an uptick in his touches.
Bengals activate S Tom Nelson
The Bengals added S Tom Nelson to their 53-man roster on Friday.
Bengals ORT Smith showing improvement
Bengals second-year ORT Andre Smith finally could be on the verge of breaking through and securing a starting job, the way we hear it.
Bengals defensive coordinator blasts Petrino
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is still upset with Bobby Petrino for bailing on him and the Falcons with three games left in the 2007 season.
Owens' tweet costs him $5,000
Bengals WR Terrell Owens has been fined $5,000 for a violation of the league's social media policy.
Bengals DE Odom suspended four games
Following a failed appeal, Bengals DE Antwan Odom has been suspended four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Ochocinco's catches, swagger down
In the last four games before the Bengals' Week Six bye, WR Chad Ochocinco caught just 14 passes for 157 yards and no touchdowns. Entering the bye, Ochocinco, who said he had not played confidently, told Cincinnati reporters he planned ...
Ex-Patriots LB Thomas, six others try out for Bengals
Seven veteran free agents tried out for the Bengals Wednesday, including former Patriots LB Adalius Thomas, according to a league source.
"Pacman" arrested but not charged following Bengals game
Bengals CB Adam 'Pacman' Jones was arrested following Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers, but was released without being charged after police realized Jones was not the suspect they were looking for.
Barth kicks game-winner as Bucs stun Bengals
Josh Freeman threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:26 to go, then moved Tampa Bay in range for a winning field goal after Carson Palmer threw his third interception of the game Sunday, sending the Buccaneers to a 24-21 ...
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.
