The curious case of the Bengals and Antonio Bryant turned out to be more odd than curious, and came to an end when the receiver was released on Sunday.

Jets QB Mark Sanchez has a cameo and gets a new receiver. Not too bad for a guy who has not been able to run yet.

Ravens QB Troy Smith is willing to do anything to play with the Browns, according to the Canton Repository.

You know it’s a busy day when the suggestion of Terrell Owens joining Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati flies completely below the radar.

Sources tell Fox 29 News in Philadelphia that the Eagles are divided on whether to trade QB Donovan McNabb.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis made it clear Friday that he wants improvement in his team’s vertical passing game. Whether or not Laveranues Coles is the part of the solution remains to be seen, but the coach vigorously backed the veteran wide receiver.

Bengals LB Keith Rivers (calf) will be out for Sunday’s game against the Browns, but WR Laveranues Coles (chest) and RB Cedric Benson (hip) are expected to play, Jason La Canfora reports, citing league sources.

Get the latest updates on Eagles CB Asante Samuel, Vikings CB Antoine Winfield, Bengals RB Cedric Benson and other notable players as Thursday injury reports are filed around the league.

Teams have released their Week 11 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable names.

NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George checked in from Georgetown, Ky., where he writes the Bengals are practicing like they have something to prove.

QB Carson Palmer told reporters that this current Bengals team is as good as any he’s had during his seven years in Cincinnati. This time of year is full of hyperbole, but fantasy owners should take notice of the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals began their voluntary offseason workouts Monday with one notable absence — WR Chad Ocho Cinco.

With 1,312 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns in 2008, Jets running back Thomas Jones posted his best statistical season. Now it appears like the AFC rushing champion wants to be payed like, well, the AFC rushing champion.

For the second consecutive day, the Bengals replaced one of its departed free agents.

Laveranues Coles has signed with the Bengals, but don’t get too excited fantasy footballers. Coles has just one 1,000 yard season since 2004. He will be a decent No. 3 fantasy wideout in larger formats.