Updates on Bengals Free agents, Including Interest in Beanie Wells

Oct 9, 2011; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith (71) reacts at the line of scrimmage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Fernando Medina-USA TODAY Sports

According to Cincinnati Beat Writer Joe Reedy, the Bengals have made their first signing of the free agency period in Robert Geathers, but still have plenty of work left to do to keep the rest of their priority free agents:

Still left on the priority list — Smith, Pacman, Newman, Sims

— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) March 12, 2013

There were talks between the #bengals and Smith today, but haven’t heard how they’ve gone which could be good or bad or indifferent

— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) March 12, 2013

And there’s a report on ESPN suggesting the Bengals are interested in former Arizona Cardinals runningback:

Former Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has drawn interest from the Steelers and Bengals, a source told ESPN.com.

The Steelers are looking for a featured back, but they don’t have much salary-cap room to spend on a high-profile one. The Bengals are looking to add another running back to go with BenJarvus Green-Ellis, although it was assumed they would pursue a more explosive runner.

Wells, 24, a first-round pick in 2009, was cut by the Cardinals on Monday. He fell out of favor in Arizona because he couldn’t stay healthy.

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