Bengals trade for Shaun Rogers

by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 29, 2008 4:09 PM EST

I'm like every other Bengals fan out there. I don't expect much, but I complain when nothing happens. ESPN is reporting (through PFT) that the Bengals have traded their third and fifth round picks for Detroit Lions big-man, Shaun Rogers. Rogers has been in nearly every trade rumor -- none with the Bengals. At 3:50pm, Bengals.com picked up the story.

An NFL source confirmed Friday the Bengals have swung one of their biggest deals in history by acquiring Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers for third- and fifth-round picks.

It would seem likely that the Bengals will work on a contract extension. Rogers signed a six-year deal worth $43 million after the 2004 season. His base salary in 2008 is worth $4.25 million with $5.25 million in 2009 and $7 million for 2010 -- his signing bonus went for $15 million.

In 2006, Rogers was suspended four games for violating the steroid and related substances policy. Rogers claimed it was an appetite suppressant containing a form of ephedrine which is banned by the league.

One has to wonder if this ends John Thornton's Cincinnati career.

Sean (Detroit Lions blogger, not Rogers) doesn't seem pleased.

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I said it before...

...I'll say it again:

Astounding.

Whether it works out or not, this was a great move. For once the Bengals' FO is at least trying.

If they go on to sign Antwan Odom I may fall over dead from shock.

by BeerRun on Feb 29, 2008 4:32 PM EST reply actions

What do you know!

My little tirade about not swinging a Kris Jenkins like deal was answered. Who Dey! I have not said that or typed that in quite some time.

I second the Antwan Odom comment.

Filling needs before the draft...it's fantastic.

by mp45242 on Feb 29, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions

Interesting move

Maybe this coaching change thing has lit a fire under the Bengals front office. Looks like 3-4 defense here we come.

I agree with above--this totally changes the draft picture. The Bengals no longer have to take a DL with the first pick. But we also give up two picks--which means we better pick smart.

by goffchile on Feb 29, 2008 4:58 PM EST reply actions

Still have a third?

From Hobson's article, it sounds like we'll still retain a third round pick though as compensation for losing Steinbach (as well as some picks in the later rounds). This is a great move. I just hope it works so Mr. Brown will not be so gunshy to complete similar transactions in the future.

by mp45242 on Feb 29, 2008 5:48 PM EST reply actions

I... I...

am shocked! Yeah,now we don't have to worry about DL for the draft.

I was thinking today that franchising Andrews took even more money from the D. This helps. I'd say JT is gone. Having Peko and resigning Fanene.

by sledridge @ Cincy Jungle on Feb 29, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions

Unreal

Detroit media reports the deal is off:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080229/SPORTS0101/802290460/1126

by BeerRun on Feb 29, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions

crazy

Now its being reported that Rogers is going to the Browns for Bodden and a 3rd round pick.

by AJackson729 on Feb 29, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Screwed by the Chancellor

Roger Goodell = piece of crap.

by BeerRun on Mar 1, 2008 1:50 AM EST reply actions

Hooked on Mathematics

The NFL voided the trade because Rogers bonus would be retro to the new team and since the Bengals don't have any cap room--and guess what?

How is it that the Bengals don't know their cap space? Nice work front office.

by goffchile on Mar 1, 2008 2:30 AM EST reply actions

Cap space can not be the issue

The Bengals have $30 million in cap space. Even cutting out cash for Andrews and Dhani and the rookie pool and injury cushion and all that, they still have ~$12 million. Rogers had a ONE million dollar bonus due today.

This whole deal stinks to high heaven -- and the stench is coming from the NFL front office, not PBS. It looks to me like the Bengals and Lions had a deal, then Detroit got a better offer from Cleveland. The Browns and Lions then got on the horn to the league office -- where we have such a fan in the High Lord Chancellor -- and got them to drum up some excuse for voiding the original deal.

Bottom line, the Bengals appear to have gotten royally screwed.

by BeerRun on Mar 1, 2008 10:55 AM EST reply actions