Bengals may retain two unrestricted free agents

As both safety Roy Williams and defensive tackle Tank Johnson is turning to be unrestricted free agents, the Cincinnati Bengals begin to take action so that both could continue wearing the Bengals jerseys for 2010 season. Talks about new contract have been going on between the team and agents.

According to information released on the Bengals’ official Web site, Williams’ agent has been discussing a new contract with team officials. And the team has also offered a contract to Johnson, who is currently represented by Drew Rosenhaus. Imminent deals are not likely but it is likely that both will eventually stay in Cincinnati.

Besides Williams and Johnson, the Bengals are also in need to prepare for contract negotiations with other in-house free agents including kicker Shayne Graham and offensive guard Bobbie Williams.

Both WR Williams and CB Newman might be available for Friday opener

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams and cornerback Terence Newman both returned to practice field after missing time for injuries. And coach Wade Phillip expected both to play in the preseason home opener Friday night against the Tennessee Titans.

Williams said that his sprained left wrist still hurt but he still chose to practice instead of working on the side with a trainer, because he did not want to be the guy "that don’t practice because of this or that." He was wearing No.84 jersey rather than his normal No. 11 dallas cowboys jersey that day.

Newman skipped totally nine days of practice and he did not had any coversation with reporters after practice ended. However, Philips said that his performance was good and there seemed no lingering effect from the injury. In fact he thought both Williams and Newman did well and hopefully they will be able to play the game on Friday night.