During free agency ‘08, the Bengals lost three players — Landon Johnson, Madieu Williams and Justin Smith — and in their final cuts released fan favorites Rudi Johnson and Willie Anderson, as well as Deltha O’Neal and Ahmad Brooks. So, how did this years’ crop of ex-Bengals fare in week 13?
- Rudi Johnson did not play when Tennessee crushed Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. On the year, he has 73/233/1 on the ground and 11/89/1 through the air, with 1 fumble.
- Willie Anderson started for the Ravens yesterday. He has appeared in 10 games, with 7 starts, this season.
- Landon surfaced with 1 tackle in the Panthers’ last-minute victory over Green Bay. He has 12 tackles for the year.
- Justin Smith had 5 tackles and 1.5 sacks as the 49ers beat the Bills. Justin has 59 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 passes defensed, a FF and an INT for the year.
- Ahmad, who had been inactive all season for San Francisco, was cut on Saturday. However, he may be re-signed this week.
- Deltha O’Neal had 4 tackles as New England fumbled away the game to Pittsburgh. On the year, he has 29 tackles, 5 passes defensed and 3 picks.
- Madieu had 5 tackles in Minnesota’s 34-14 win over da Bears. For the season, he has 19 tackles, 2 picks and 2 passes defensed. Due to an early injury, he has played in just 5 games.

