Cincinnati Bengals
Wallace Gilberry - #95 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 275 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/05/1984 |
| Birthplace | Bay Minette, AL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 6 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1 | 0 |
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
The Bengals signed Gilberry to a contract extension, another move to keep their defensive line intact.|||||||
Gilberry was signed as a free agent last September and finished third on the team with 6 1/2 sacks. He also recovered three fumbles and returned one for a touchdown, becoming an integral part of Cincinnati's rotation on the line. Earlier this month, the Bengals used their franchise tag on end Michael Johnson, who had 11 1/2 sacks last season.
The Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday signed free-agent defensive end Wallace Gilberry and placed defensive end Jamaal Anderson on injured reserve.|||||||
The 6-foot-2, 275-pound Gilberry is a fifth-year player out of Alabama who played from 2008 through 2011 with Kansas City. He signed with Tampa Bay as an unrestricted free agent before this season but was released on Friday. He saw action for Kansas City in 54 games, including one in the postseason, and played in every game from 2009-11. He has 14 career sacks, including a career-high seven in 2010 when the Chiefs won the AFC West.
The Chiefs have signed Gilberry to his restricted free agent tender.|||||||
In three seasons, he has played in 37 regular-season games and had 34 solo tackles with 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. He came into the NFL in 2008 as a rookie free agent with the New York Giants.
