Getty ImagesHere’s one that’s nearly as surprising as the Eagles’ acquisition of cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
The Bengals have signed quarterback Jordan Palmer to a new contract.
The younger brother of Carson Palmer, who currently wants out of Cincinnati and whom owner Mike Brown chided earlier this week for refusing to honor his “commitment” to the team, Jordan Palmer was a restricted free agent.
It was widely believed that Carson’s brother was signed as a courtesy to the team’s former franchise quarterback. Instead, Jordan will continue to have a job with the team, albeit behind Bruce Gradkowski and Andy Dalton, not necessarily in that order.
The Bengals also announced new deals with three other restricted free agents: center Kyle Cook, guard Nate Livings, and tackle Dennis Roland. The Bengals inked five exclusive-rights players: receiver Quan Cosby, long snapper/tight end Clark Harris, safety Tom Nelson, running back Cedric Peerman, and linebacker Dan Skuta. They cut receiver Shay Hodge and kicker Clint Stitser.
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He’s earned a shot with the leadership he showed this off-season , but Lefevour has long-term potential as a developmental prospect.
It can’t hurt if they’re still hopeful Carson will change his mind.
I’m ready for Luck already.. Starting to think Brown is aiming for him this year..
YESSS!!!!!! this is awesome!!!! WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL THIS YEAR!!!! DYNASTY!!!
seriously? seriously… serious..
with our bad luck we’ll get luck
“I’m ready for Luck already.. Starting to think Brown is aiming for him this year.”
Bengals could very well have the number one pick, but even if they do they’re not taking Luck. They didn’t draft Dalton for no reason.
It’s possible, trbowman. Panthers drafted Jimmy Clausen early 2nd round last year and drafted Cam Newton #1 this year.
I think a smaller part of the reason Carson left is to give Jordan a shot
does anybody even care???
Jordan Palmer is simply not good enough to ever play………..
Who cares?
That’s a Thanksgiving I’d like to attend.
Oh how I wish I was a Bungal fan…NOT!!!!
samoanjungle says:
I think a smaller part of the reason Carson left is to give Jordan a shot
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That’s a sweet suggestion, but he’d know that wasn’t going to happen.
Openning day win for the browns
What a mess. I saw the younger Palmer play in preseason and he showed me that the NFL looks at something other than talent when signing guys.
That’s Carson’s brother on the team?
I always thought that doppleganger image over Carson’s shoulder on the sidline was the blurring effect of too many Sunday suds!
Thank you for clearing that up for me, PFT! And, yes, I will have another beer, thank you!
Not surprised they’ll give RunPee a chance to compete for #3. He organized a number of the offseason player workouts during the lockout. They’ll give him a chance regardless of his brother being a putz.
-QG
Yawn.