The Bengals have re-signed fullback Jeremi Johnson.
Johnson, at one time the league’s highest-paid FB and a Pro Bowl alternate, has battled weight and conditioning issues since 2006. Last summer, he showed up at training camp weighing 300 lbs., prompting the team to place him on the physically unable to perform list until he could shed 30 or 40 pounds. He subsequently injured his knee just prior to the season, was placed on injured reserve, and finally released at the end of November.
Johnson was a bruising lead blocker when he was in shape, as well as a passing threat in the red zone. Overall, he has six career TDs on 55 receptions. If he can control his weight, his return would be a welcome boost to the Bengals’ offense.
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I love this move. Wire that fat boy’s jaw shut, and he can still be a damn good fullback. Needs motivation.
I’m so excited about the draft I can’t stand it. If Mike picks an offensive skill player on day 1 I’ll freak out.
I say let the boy eat and move him to right tackle!
Yeah, I’m pumped too. Gonna miss the first pick, though I should be back well before they screw up round two!