While Andy Dalton and Jordan Palmer throw the passes at the workouts organized by Bengals players, the Carson Palmer-Mike Brown stalemate hangs over the organization like a dark, polluted cloud.

The Titans lost QB Vince Young and WR Kenny Britt to injuries in Week 8, two of the most notable players on the injury radar.

The Bengals have been playing without DT Tank Johnson for most of the second half against the Dolphins after he injured his right knee early in the third quarter.

Cowboys kicker David Buehler is a physical anomaly for the position. Now he wants to challenge a Cowboys receiver to a foot race.

After a month of free agency, and a ongoing standstill with the Bengals, it still looks like the unrestricted free agent OG Bobbie Williams is headed back to Cincinnati.

With the Bengals now in their offseason, it’s clear coach Marvin Lewis wants safety Roy Williams and defensive tackle Tank Johnson re-signed.

As teams around the league prepare for Week 16, here’s an update on some notable names from injury reports released Wednesday.

Bengals first-round pick Andre Smith has been practicing this week, but there’s been no indication of whether he’ll make his NFL debut this weekend against the Ravens.

After not appearing on the injury report all week, Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco did not practice on Friday because of a hip injury. Not to worry, it seems, because he is officially listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

Teams have released their latest Week 6 injury reports. Here’s a look at the developments among notable names through Thursday.

Bengals defensive tackle Tank Johnson is out of today’s game with the Ravens. Pat Sims will start and play increased snaps, a team official said.

RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and K Phil Dawson (right calf) likely will miss their second consecutive game when the Browns host the AFC North rival Bengals this weekend. Both players are listed as doubtful on Cleveland’s injury report.

Chad Pennington, Shawne Merriman and Frank Gore were among the key players who sustained injuries in Week 3.

After being knocked down, bloodied and bruised last season, the Bengals appear ready to get up off the canvas and fight back in 2009.

Free-agent DT Tank Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to the Dallas Morning News.