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The Bengals went looking for a cornerback and/or a blocking tight end on the waiver wire Sunday morning and saw nothing that made them want to change the 53-man roster.

On Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals announced the team's practice squad , Tweets Joe Reedy.

For veteran running backs Brian Leonard and DeDe Dorsey, yes. For free-agent rookies Tom Nelson and Quan Cosby, also yes as the Bengals cut a 22-player swath through their roster Saturday to get to the maximum 53.

After the first two preseason games, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was a little concerned about the offense's propensity for turnovers but not alarmed.

Last night, we learned that the Bengals have excellent depth at the placekicking position in the form of Chad Johnson.

AUGUST 20: James Johnson #39 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against Rich Ohrnberger #62 and Eric Alexander #52 the New England Patriots during their preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 20, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Kickoff: 8 p.m. Where: Louisiana Superdome. TV: Channel 12 Radio: WLW-AM , WKRC-AM , WEBN-FM Coaches: Bengals - Marvin Lewis ; Saints - Sean Payton .

Even without rookie Bernard Scott and veteran Kenny Watson , the Bengals' stable of running backs put on a nice display as the offense answered last season's debacle in this game with a 22-16 victory over the defense in its intrasquad scrimmage Friday night here at Georgetown College before an estimated crowd of 6,500. From starter Cedric Benson's ...

Even without rookie Bernard Scott and veteran Kenny Watson , the Bengals' stable of running backs put on a nice display as the offense answered last season's debacle in this game with a 22-16 victory over the defense in its intrasquad scrimmage Friday night here at Georgetown College before an estimated crowd of 6,500. From starter Cedric Benson's ...

In his final three games last season, Cedric Benson recorded 462 yards total on 89 touches -- 5.2 yards-per-touch. Against the Redskins , Browns and Chiefs , Benson recorded 355 yards rushing on 84 attempts .

A few post-Fourth of July observations. With the smoke cleared and Rozzi's headed into its All-Star break getting their fireworks ready for Riverfest, there are just 24 days until the first practice of training camp.

A quick look at impending roster battles by position as the Bengals' mandatory minicamp opens Thursday morning.

Questions abound as the Bengals gather for a mandatory, full-squad minicamp today, June 18, and through Saturday at Paul Brown Stadium.

Cedric Benson is the team's feature back. However, is the team's entire running back lineup already set? There's a feeling that the Bengals already have their running back lineup set.

Less than a week after hauling in one of its most highly rated draft classes in years, the Bengals coaching staff gets its first opportunity to see all of the draftees together when the three-day rookie minicamp begins today.

BERNARD SCOTT Q: Heading into the draft, did you have any expectations or idea of when you might get picked or who might pick you? BS: No.

The Bengals tried to address their ample backfield issues late in Sunday's draft when they chose Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott and BYU fullback Fui Vakapuna at the bottom of the sixth round and top of the seventh round, respectively.

Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports that the team has claimed former Steeler RB Gary Russell off waivers.

The man who scored the Steelers' first touchdown in their February victory is the newest Bengal and it could impact next week's draft.