GUANTÁNAMO BAY, CUBA—News that President Obama had called an immediate halt to detainee prosecutions came as a "welcome relief" to the Bengals' Iranian-American wide receiver Touraj "T.J." Houshmandzadeh, who has suffered through daily questioning sessions at the hands of government interrogators since being detained last December. Enlarge Image "They told me through the slot in my door that Obama will try and close Gitmo within the year," Houshmandzadeh said in a voice barely above a... Read Full Story
Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is headed for free agency, and there are reports from NFL Network that a couple of teams seem to have the early lead for his services, including the Ravens, Dolphins and Eagles. Here is the report:
Now that the Bengals have punched WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s ticket out of town, speculation can begin on where he will land. It likely will be with one of six wide receiver-needy teams: the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens... Read Full Story
By National Football Post
Posted February 26, 2009
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Breaking: Housh To Stay In Cincy?
The National Football Post has learned that free-agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to reaching an agreement on a new contract. It’s believed there’s 70-percent chance Houshmandzadeh returns to Cincinnati next season, sources said.
An eight-year veteran, Houshmandzadeh caught 92 passes for 904 yards and four... Read Full Story
Secondary needs: WR Despite Marvin Lewis's reputation as a defensive mastermind, the performance of his defense in Cincinnati has been deplorable. The departure of Chris Henry and the uncertainty of Chad Johnson's status make wide receiver a priority even though T.J. Houshmandzadeh will remain with the team. However, even if Chad Johnson leaves, defense is the more pressing concern for the Bengals. Selection: Keith Rivers - LB Southern Cal Read Full Story
Pressing needs: DE, DT, LB, WR (if Chad Johnson is traded) Secondary needs: WR Despite Marvin Lewis's reputation as a defensive mastermind, the performance of his defense in Cincinnati has been deplorable. The departure of Chris Henry and the uncertainty of Chad Johnson's status make wide receiver a priority even though T.J. Houshmandzadeh will remain with the team. However, even if Chad Johnson leaves, defense is the more pressing concern for the Bengals. Selection: Keith Rivers - LB... Read Full Story
From: SF Chronicle
The Raiders need a No. 1 wide receiver who can go deep for JaMarcus Russell, taking pressure off the run game and letting the other receivers go against lesser cornerbacks. They are more likely to sign an upper-tier free-agent receiver such as T.J. Houshmandzadeh or Antonio Bryant than draft one No. 7 overall. Owner Al Davis hasn’t taken a receiver in the first round since Tim Brown in 1988.
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Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is headed for free agency, and there are reports from NFL Network that a couple of teams seem to have the early lead for his services, including the Ravens, Dolphins and Eagles. Here is the report:
Now that the Bengals have punched WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s ticket out of town, speculation can begin on where he will land. It likely will be with one of six wide receiver-needy teams: the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens... Read Full Story
Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said Thursday it would be best if the Cincinnati Bengals and disgruntled receiver Chad Johnson parted ways. 5 Vote(s) Read Full Story
(Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) battles pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Stewart Bradley (55) during the first half of their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio November 16, 2008. (John Sommers II/Reuters) Read Full Story
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