Cleveland’s Josh-of-all-trades is ready to take on yet another new position.

Chad Ochocinco walked into the Cincinnati Bengals’ locker room on Monday afternoon wearing a gray sweatsuit and black slippers, talking to someone on a shiny gold cell phone.

The Minnesota Vikings arrived at a crossroads game against Cincinnati, with the disturbing feeling of a humbling and hurtful loss last week still fresh.

The Cincinnati Bengals could soon clinch yet another absence from the NFL’s first weekend of postseason games in early January.

Browns coach Eric Mangini is confident his system is working and that he has a future in Cleveland beyond this season.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin promised his team would “unleash hell” in December. On Thursday night, hell froze over.

The Bengals signed defensive tackle Shaun Smith on Wednesday, two days after run-stopping lineman Domata Peko had surgery on his right knee that will sideline him for a few weeks.

A 22-mile stretch of interstate became the Cincinnati Bengals’ road to the playoffs.

A person in the NFL tells The Associated Press that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco has been fined $30,000 for donning a poncho and sombrero after scoring a touchdown.

Like many Ohio kids raised on football, Brady Quinn has a strong distaste for everything Pittsburgh Steelers.

The easy times are over for the Cincinnati Bengals.

By committing themselves to running the ball and grinding it out, the Bengals (9-3) have transformed their offense and their fortunes. A 23-13 win over Detroit on Sunday assured them of only their second winning record in 19 years and secured their hold on first place in the AFC North.

LaDainian Tomlinson’s favorite moment had no historic significance.

All the elements are in place for the Cincinnati Bengals to finally air it out.

Jamal Lewis has plowed into the line for the last time.

Cedric Benson is expected back as the focal point of the Cincinnati Bengals’ new run-based offense, one that’s become quite adept at grinding down defenses.

Browns Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers is done for the season with a lower leg injury.

Chad Ochocinco sent deodorant to the Baltimore Ravens before a key AFC North showdown to pump himself up for the big game.

The Bengals ran the table in the AFC North by running over the Cleveland Browns 16-7.

No Bengals team has been so perfect.

There were pump fakes and faked handoffs in Sunday’s game between the Browns and Lions.

Eric Mangini might have some more explaining to do Monday.

With a chance to take a stranglehold on the AFC North race, the Cincinnati Bengals reverted to their old Bungles ways and lost to the hapless Oakland Raiders.

When asked what he thought about the execution of his offense, colorful Tampa Bay coach John McKay once sarcastically said, “I’m all in favor it.“

LeBron James, NFL player. Just a fantasy, says New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Brady Quinn’s rebirth as Cleveland’s starting quarterback is already deeply troubled.

If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore’s Terrell Suggs.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs is satisfied that Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards did not deliver a cheap shot on him in the closing seconds of Monday night’s game.

Running back Larry Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.