The Bengals have locked up star WR Chad Johnson through 2009.
According to the AP, "The three-time Pro Bowl receiver had been under contract through 2009. The new deal could pay him an average of $10.75 million per year in bonuses and salary, far more than his previous contract." A big deal, but over the past few seasons, this guy's proved he can be a big-time playmaker.
Cincy has a lot of promise, and I don't blame them for locking up some of their core guys.