Eric Winston to Bengals: Latest Contract Details, Reaction and Analysis

December 2, 2014   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

In search of help on the offensive line, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly agreed to sign veteran tackle Eric Winston, after the team lost Andre Smith to a season-ending arm injury. The team announced the move on Tuesday:
Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1 first reported the deal:
Winston's deal with the Bengals is for one year, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk:
Winston, 31, commented on the deal via Twitter, likely endearing himself to Cincinnati fans before stepping on the field:
While Winston will need work to get into game shape, having not played this season, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com notes the eight-year veteran won't need a lot of practice time and could be ready in time for the Dec. 14 game against Cleveland:
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Smith had a tear in his tricep/bicep area that required season-ending surgery during the Bengals' victory over Houston:
Winston will likely be used as depth, though his history as a star...

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