Cincinnati Bengals
Rey Maualuga - #58 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/20/1987 |
| Birthplace | Eureka, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 6th pick by Bengals |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | 0 | 0 |
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
The Bengals have signed Maualuga to a new contract, another move to keep the league's sixth-ranked defense virtually intact.|||||||
Maualuga was a second-round pick from Southern California in 2009. He has had some rough times during his transition to starter, with coach Marvin Lewis challenging Maualuga and quarterback Andy Dalton to become more vocal leaders last season.
Maualuga left for a concussion evaluation in the second half, but returned Sunday.|||||||
If you have Maualuga in an IDP format league, monitor his progress this week.
Maualuga appeared to hurt his right ankle in a preseason game Friday.|||||||
Maualuga limped off with help, putting his arms around trainers.
Maualuga has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge.|||||||
An employee at a downtown Cincinnati bar told police that Maualuga punched him in the face on Feb. 5. Maualuga and the Bengals have not commented on the charge, which could bring a fine or suspension from the NFL. It's Maualuga's second court case in two years. He pleaded guilty to drunken driving after police in northern Kentucky said he hit a parking meter and two parked cars in January 2010. The league suspended him for two games for violating its conduct policy.
Maualuga has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident. Police cited the 25-year-old Maualuga with the misdemeanor count on Friday after investigating allegations by a bar employee that Maualuga punched him in the face early Sunday morning. Maualuga's arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 17. No attorney was listed for him.|||||||
Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the club doesn't comment on unresolved legal matters.
