NFL Cuts ... Bengals part ways with Rudi Johnson

[wayne1218]

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

In the first major surprise of the day, the Bengals informed halfback Rudi Johnson that his contract has been terminated.

His agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed that the Bengals notified him that his client will no longer be with the team. Johnson was in the fourth year of a five-year, $20.7 million contract. Hamstring problems bothered him this summer, and injuries have been a concern for the past couple years.

Johnson came to minicamp in incredible shape. He added muscle and lost body fat.

The release of Johnson gives Chris Perry the starting job. He was scheduled to make $3.65 million this season.

[wayne1218]

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando

Biggest surprise: The 49ers kept only five receivers, a number that seemed low given injuries and the demands offensive coordinator Mike Martz places on the position. Veteran Ashley Lelie simply didn't do enough in the 49ers' eyes to justify keeping a sixth player at the position.

[wayne1218]

NYG ...

QB Anthony Wright
QB Andre' Woodson

[hokie99]

I guess the Bengals couldn't find a trade partner to get a decent WR. Shows either that no one thinks much of Rudi or simply no one wants to do business with a team like the Bengals.

And seeing Woodson cut from the Giants is crazy. A year ago he was being considered a top 10 pick!