Former MU Tiger Chase Coffman back on Bengals active roster

Chase Coffman /Cincinnati Bengals

Tuesday the Cincinnati Bengals signed former Mizzou tight end Chase Coffman to the active roster from the teams practice squad.

Coffman was waived by the Bengals September 4th and signed to the practice squad a day later after clearing waivers.

The Bengals took Coffman in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. His pro career has been anything but productive. He was inactive for the first twelve games of his rookie season and later placed on injured reserve with bone spurs.

It's Official: Johnson Lands In Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals officially introduce former KC Chiefs running back Larry Johnson today (Tuesday) at a press conferece scheduled for 2:00 pm central.

I think it's a bold move (and a good move) for Cincinnati and LJ. He goes to an organization known for giving players second and third chances (Chris Henry, Tank Johnson, Cedric Benson). Most importantly he goes to a winning team and a team not expecting to carry the offense on his shoulders.

If LJ ruins this opportunity he might find himself looking for opportunities with the UFL or CFL.

Cincinnati story about LJ.

Kansas City reacts to LJ signing

More Chiefs news:
Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is suspended for four games for violating the league's performance enhancing drug policy. The suspension begins immediately. Bowe will return for the December 20th game against Cleveland.

Larry Johnson Signing With Cincinnati?

It looks as though former KC Chiefs Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson is on the verge of signing with the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals.

The embattled back was suspended one week by the Chiefs October 28th for "conduct detrimental to the team". Johnson was cut November 9th after 7 seasons in Kansas City.

There was pressure from Chiefs fans (a petition signed by more than 32,000) for the organization to hand Johnson a pink slip before he became the leading rusher in franchise history. Johnson (6,015) is 55 yards behind Priest Holmes (6,070).

As a Bengals fan I'm in favor of the move. It's a win-win for all involved. LJ can begin to repair his image and the Bengals get a powerful runner to compliment starter Cedric Benson. Benson, who is nursing a sore hip, is on pace for nearly 400 carries this season.

I think Johnson will be a model citizen and stay out of trouble. I don't believe head coach Marvin Lewis and his coaching staff will keep him around long enough to become a "cancer" in the locker room. The slightest problem off the field or in the locker room will send Johnson back to the streets.

Mark your calendar for week 16 (December 27th)...The Chiefs travel to Cincinnati. That could be interesting.