Cincinnati Bengals
Terence Newman - #23 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 192 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/04/1978 |
| Birthplace | Salina, KS |
| College | Kansas State |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 1st round, 5th pick by Cowboys |
WR Simpson sentenced to 15 days in jail
Bengals free-agent WR Jerome Simpson was sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years' probation on drug-related charges, according to The Associated Press.
Cincinnati Bengals
Here are the Cincinnati Bengals top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
AFC North draft needs
No AFC North club has more pressing draft needs than the Browns, whose offense lags behind the rest of the division. As a result, Cleveland could grab rising QB Ryan Tannehill.
Bengals collecting No. 1 picks
The Bengals currently have 12 first-round picks on their roster, and that number is likely to grow.
Report: Bengals have most cap space
Despite a rash of free-agent signings, Cincinnati has the most available room under the salary cap, according to a report by Pro Football Talk.
Bengals re-sign OLB Lawson
The Bengals have kept one of their top defenders, re-signing OLB Manny Lawson on Wednesday. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
Bengals haven't ruled out re-signing Simpson
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters on Tuesday that the team would consider re-signing UFA WR Jerome Simpson.
Once again, Bengals fairly active in free agency
As they did last offseason, the Bengals have been able to address multiple needs after the opening of the free-agent market.
Report: Bengals re-sign DT Sims
The Bengals have re-signed free-agent DT Pat Sims, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bengals add depth with four signings
The Bengals have brought back CB Adam Jones and OT Anthony Collins, while also signing free-agent DEs Derrick Harvey and Jamaal Anderson.
Bengals add RB Green-Ellis
The Bengals have added a new piece to their offense, agreeing on Wednesday to a three-year deal with RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Broncos add WR Caldwell
Needing targets for new QB Peyton Manning, the Broncos have signed former Bengals free-agent WR Andre Caldwell to a two-year deal.
Reports: Bengals agree with S Nelson
The Bengals have reached an agreement to re-sign UFA FS Reggie Nelson, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday.
Reports: Bengals agree with CB Allen
The Bengals have agreed to a contract with Texans UFA CB Jason Allen, multiple media outlets have reported.
Bengals sign OG Wharton
The Bengals have finally made a move in free agency, signing former Panthers OG Travelle Wharton.
PLAYER NEWS
Newman left Sunday's game against Kansas City with a concussion.|||||||
Newman was diagnosed with a concussion in the third quarter. The Bengals were already playing without safety Reggie Nelson (hamstring) in the defensive backfield.
Newman has been released by the Dallas Cowboys after nine seasons as a starter.|||||||
The team announced the move Tuesday, minutes after free agency began. Newman, who went to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2009, started 131 of his 133 games after the Cowboys took him with the fifth overall pick in 2003 out of Kansas State. He leaves with 558 career tackles and 32 interceptions.
Newman is inactive for the Week 2 game at San Francisco.|||||||
Newman got hurt in practice when he got tangled with a receiver during pass coverage drills. He later posted on his Twitter account, "A little groin pull and be back for the jets!" Newman was wrong, however.
Newman suffered an apparent groin injury during practice Wednesday, walking gingerly off the field after getting tangled with a receiver during pass coverage drills.|||||||
After staying on the ground briefly, Newman slowly walked across the field to the sideline, where he crouched before being tended to by a trainer. He left the field shortly after that. An MRI was planned to determine the severity of the injury.
Newman was active and starting for the Cowboys on Sunday against Detroit despite an ankle injury that had him listed as questionable.|||||||
Newman has also been playing through a painful rib injury.