Bengals waived T/G Scott Kooistra.
Kooistra's release is a positive sign for rookie Andre Smith, who is nearing game action.
Bengals re-signed DT Orien Harris.
Harris has been on and off the Bengals roster since re-signing in October. He's nothing more than a rotational lineman if he manages to suit up on game days.
Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy calls Cedric Benson's hip injury "something of a day to day thing."
Coach Marvin Lewis didn't give much of an update Monday, perhaps because he fully expects Benson to return for Week 12. He will probably be limited in practice this week. The Bengals badly need Benson healthy down the stretch.
Bengals NT Domata Peko says he is day to day with a strained MCL in his right knee.
There's a chance Peko could play against the Browns this week with a brace. He's a big part of the Bengals' run defense, although that unit won't be tested against Jamal Lewis and company.
Bengals NT Domata Peko left Sunday's game with a strained MCL in his right knee.
Peko also was dealing with a knee injury a month ago, though he didn't miss any games. The third-year nose tackle is a key to Cincinnati's run defense.
According to Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha, Chad Ochocinco "never opened his mouth" during Sunday's game.
Ocho had just one catch for 15 yards against Asomugha, who covered him for most of the game. "Nnamdi's the best in the game. Hands down," Ochocinco said. "He will always be until someone goes at him on a consistent basis."
Brian Leonard got 13 carries for 36 yards in Week 11.
Leonard actually started over Bernard Scott and saw the game's first carry, but finished with just the 13 carries and no touches compared to Scott's 24 touches. Leonard will resume his third-down role with Cedric Benson (hip) due back. Safely leave Leonard on fantasy waiver wires.
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