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| The Bengals defense was able to create some turnovers (24) and score some points (three touchdowns), but was middle of the pack in points and yards allowed. The defense was improved some over the past few seasons, though. Linebacker Keith Rivers was injured early in the year, but looked like the real deal before getting hurt. And the Bengals used a second-round pick on Rey Maualuga, giving the Bengals two young and talented linebackers. These guys could be big-time trouble for opposing defenses for years to come. The Bengals need to improve their pass rush, though. They had just 17 sacks last season. Ends Robert Geathers and Antwan Odom need to really get after it this season. The Bengals secondary has some talented playmakers in Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph. Hall had three interceptions, including one that he returned for a touchdown. The Bengals special teams didn't do a whole lot last season. They'll be looking for someone to step up during training camp.
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The Bengals have a little upside as a spot starter. They are making steady improvements and have some potential for sacks and interceptions. Cincy isn't the walkover defense of the past few seasons. They could be worth a waiver wire pickup for fantasy teams. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 9, and is listed as probable for Week 5. He will play in the game. |
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| Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (knee) and SS Chinedum Ndukwe (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 8, and both players should play Week 5. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and will be able to play. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 1. He should be able to play in Week 4. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (knee) was carted off the field Week 3 with a left knee injury, but he was able to return to the field a series later. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga will start at outside linebacker this season. |
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| Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said LB Rey Maualuga (hamstring) will play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 20. |
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| Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Rey Maualuga (hamstring) probably will not play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, because of a hamstring injury. |
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| James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with second-round draft choice LB Rey Maualuga on a four-year deal, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Carlos Holmes, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals could sign both second-round draft pick LB Rey Maualuga and third-round draft pick TE Chase Coffman early this week, according to sources with knowledge of negotiations. |
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Injury Concern.