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Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Andre Smith recently underwent surgery on the same foot that kept him sidelined for a majority of his rookie season. The surgery was performed as a clean-up procedure to prevent future breaks and will keep him out for the next 10 weeks. Even though his rehabilitation should have him return in time for the start of organized team activities in May, there seems to be a ton of ...

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones to a one-year deal on Friday in hopes of improving a passing game that ranked 26th overall last season. He received offers from both the Bengals and Tennessee Titans, but he felt Cincinnati would be a better fit. After sitting out the 2009 season since no team showed interest in him, there seems to be mixed emotions from ...

For the second time in less than a week, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium. The only difference this time is the game is do-or-die for both teams, as the winner advances to the divisional round of the playoffs, while the loser begins their 2010 offseason. If either of the two teams should be worried, it should be Philadelphia, considering Dallas has won both ...

When a player squares off against his former team for the first time or in a meaningful game, it seems to provide that extra spark to make the matchup even more interesting. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre squaring up against the Green Bay Packers in the postseason would arguably be one of the most hyped up games of all time. Even Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel facing his former teammates of ...

For all of the NFL followers upset with their team falling short of the playoffs, no fan bases may be more frustrated than those of the New York Giants and Denver Broncos. The Giants and Broncos are perfect examples of how nothing in the NFL is guaranteed, no matter what the situation seems like. Both teams appeared to be on their way to at least a Wild Card berth after ...

The Cincinnati Bengals knew how much of an impact the absence of rookie linebacker Rey Maualuga would have on their defense, but they didn't realize it would be this bad. Maualuga was placed on injured reserve after he broke his ankle in the Bengals 17-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 16. The injury could not have come at a worse time for a team making their first ...

This was the last situation the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to experience at the end of the season: A loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 to lose the NFC East title. Not to mention their missed opportunity to get the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs. ThereÆs no doubt how much the loss to the Cowboys hurts for not only the Eagles, but their ...

Note: There were some adjustments to this article after the Chicago Bears retained Lovie Smith this afternoon. It's that time of year again where the NFL regular season comes to an end and teams around the league begin to make their adjustments on the coaching staff. With Jim Zorn's firing coming no less than 24 hours after the Redskins finished up their 2009 season with a 23-20 loss to the San Diego ...

As 2010 begins, the Cincinnati Bengals will be starting the new decade off just right by entering the playoffs as a No. 3 or No. 4 seed and at least one home game at Paul Brown Stadium. Over the last 10 years, the Bengals have seen just two winning seasons. In 2005, they finished the season with an 11-5 record and made the playoffs for the first time since 1990. Cincinnati and ...

In a game that ended up being a lot closer than it should have been, the Philadelphia Eagles came through with a field goal with just a few seconds left to spoil Brian Dawkins' homecoming in a 30-27 win over the Denver Broncos. With the win, the Eagles not only kept their playoff hopes alive, but still have a chance at the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in the ...