Bengals put franchise tag on DE Smith
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Defensive end Justin Smith, who has led Cincinnati's line in tackles in each of the last five seasons, was designated as the Bengals' franchise player Thursday.
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CINCINNATI -- Linebacker David Pollack was placed on the injured reserve list Monday with a neck injury, but the Cincinnati Bengals expect him to be fully recovered for next season.
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Steve Smith, who was expected to be a key component of the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers&#39; offensive attack in 2004, suffered a broken left leg in Monday&#39;s season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Running back Emmitt Smith is expected to announce his retirement tomorrow, according to media reports.
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Eight Cincinnati Bengals have been arrested since the end of last season, but the team has won four games in a row heading into Monday nightâs game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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The Cincinnati Bengals sign veteran linebacker Lemar Marshall Thursday, two days after he is released by the Redskins.
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Emmitt Smith, the running back who set the N.F.L. career rushing mark, retired Thursday after 15 years of barreling through the league.
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The Arizona Cardinals have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Karlos Dansby.
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KETTERING, Ohio Oct. 12, 2004 - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to a driving under the influence charge.
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The Atlanta Falcons have offered their head coaching job to Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Smith, a person familiar with the search said Wednesday.
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Philadelphia puts the franchise tag on ex-Pro Bowl DT Corey Simon.
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Smith spent the 2003-04 campaign with New Orleans after signing with the Hornets as a free agent. In 71 games last season, he averaged just five points per outing.
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The Baltimore Ravens address their need for depth at running back Tuesday, re-signing reserve Musa Smith to a one-year deal.
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Coach Bill Belichick expects the Bengals to blitz often tomorrow at Gillette Stadium. Cincinnati has 29 sacks this season, led by Justin Smith with six and Duane Clemons with 5 1/2. The Bengals have intercepted 16 passes and opposing quarterbacks have a 61.7 completion percentage.
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Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has been suspended four games for violating the NFL&#39;s substance abuse policy, will begin serving that suspension Sunday.
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CINCINNATI (Ticker) - With their secondary decimated with injuries, the Cincinnati Bengals signed safety Anthony Mitchell to a one-year contract Wednesday.
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The Bengals lost three starters to injury &#151; linebacker David Pollack, center Rich Braham and safety Dexter Jackson &#151; during the first half of their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.