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News - Agent: Rudi cut - Cincinnati Bengals
Updated: 2:50 p.m. Even though he returned to practice last week, the Bengals apparently decided they hadn't seen enough of the new and improved Rudi Johnson this summer and cut the man projected to once be their bell-cow running back in 2008. Peter Schaffer, his agent, said Saturday from Denver, "That's what we've been told." Amid reports the Bengals have approached Willie Anderson about a ...
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Report: Bengals cut Rudi Johnson
Cincy Jungle — ... ORIGINAL (2 p.m.): Rudi Johnson's Denver-based agent, Peter Schaffer, told Bengals.com writer, Geoff Hobson that his client had been cut. The Bengals will announce their cuts at a 3 p.m. press conference today. ...

Really? Word? This is life now?
Out of Bounds — ... From a marketing stand point, smart move. You, the NFL, and the Bengals will make a lot of money from the sales of your jersey. Hopefully you can give some of that money to Rudi Johnson since he just got cut from the Bengals today. As you can tell, I'm not thrilled with this move. I don't believe anyone should change their name for business purposes. You were given that name for a reason. Your family surname is attached to you for a reason. You are part of a family legacy no matter how good or bad your family maybe. I don't like my first name, but I learned to ...

Bengals to Release Rudi Johnson, Hopefully Find a Wide Receiver
FanHouse — ... in exchange for a wide receiver. Well, it's trim-the-roster day across the league and with nobody interested in making a deal, Cincinnati has instead opted to release Johnson. The running back pegged to replace ...

Rudi Johnson Cut
Stripe Hype | A Cincinnati Bengals Blog — ... The Bengals have released RB Rudi Johnson, according to his agent. They are also reportedly asking OT Willie Anderson to take a pay cut. A 3 p.m. press conference to announce all their roster moves has been pushed back. More as it develops. ...

Rudi Johnson cut and links for the day
Dejuiced! Sports News with No Boundaries — ... Veteran running back Rudi Johnson has been told he’s no longer a member of the Cincinnati Bengals after the last day of cuts are to be announced later today. Johnson was unable to play in any of the preseason games with the Bengals, something that is important to head coach ...

Bengals Release RB Johnson
Bengals Gab — In an unexpected move by the Cincinnati Bengals, the team has released running back Rudi Johnson, according to John Clayton of ESPN.com.  The transaction comes as somewhat as a surprise as Johnson, despite having been injury-prone in recent years, came to Bengals camp in probably the best shape of his life. Despite that effort, Johnson’s agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed that the Bengals did in fact release Johnson. Prior to his release, Johnson was in the 4th year of a 5-year, $20.7 million contract; the release also gives ...

19-EEE, Big Shoes to Fill.
Stripe Hype | A Cincinnati Bengals BlogAugust 30th, 2008 saw the Bengals release Willie Anderson, one of the most formidable, recognized and lauded players in their history. A right tackle, he was a five time selection to the Pro Bowl, his size was as massive as his technique was sound. As the #10 pick overall in 1996, he exhibited durability beyond what any coach would expect, playing in 158 of 160 regular season games from 1996-2006, starting 154 of them. Playing in all but 11 games over his 12 seasons in Cincinnati, with 9 of those missed coming in 2007, when his play and ...

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