Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson

Starting running back Cedric Benson was guarded when asked his thoughts about the Bengals signing former Chiefs star Larry Johnson.

Trend-spotting: Avery on the rise

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and sees good things for Donnie Avery.

Bengals skipping the character test

The Bengals' signing of Larry Johnson will prove once again that character has nothing to do with winning.

Bengals sign Johnson

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday morning, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

Bengals sign Purify after Henry injury

The Bengals have moved up first-year wide receiver Maurice Purify (PUR'-uh-fy) from the practice squad for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Trend-spotting: Jennings or Driver?

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and sees good things for Greg Jennings.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

...talks about how his team has matured and discusses his relationship with Carson Palmer. He says Chris Henry's injury is a big loss for the team

Calling my shots for the second half

Matthew Berry makes his bold predictions for the second half of the NFL season and advises on waiver-wire pickups for Week 10.

WR Henry has season-ending surgery

Bengals receiver Chris Henry will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his broken left forearm.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry (15) grimaces after injuring his left forearm in the first half of an NFL football game...

Instant Replay: Still magic in Warner

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the aftermath of Sunday's games, including Kurt Warner's short-term value and what to think of the muddled Texans' and Chiefs' backfields.

Bengals improve to 4-0 in AFC North with win

The Bengals beat the Ravens 17-7 on Sunday.

Henry breaks left forearm

Bengals receiver Chris Henry broke his left forearm Sunday when he was tackled after a catch, putting the rest of his season in doubt.

"Ocho Cinco": Chapter 1

In an excerpt from his book "Ocho Cinco," Chad Ochocinco introduces himself, and his philosophy on life.

Week 7 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 7 inactives.