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Bengals make offers to 4 restricted free agents
March 3, 2006
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Receiver Kelley Washington and three other restricted free agents received one-year contract offers Friday from the Cincinnati Bengals, giving the team control over whether they stay or go.
Receiver Kevin Walter, fullback Jeremi Johnson and guard Scott Kooistra also were tendered contracts, a move that allows the Bengals to match any offer they might receive from another team.
If the Bengals decide not to match an offer, they would receive a draft pick from the other team as compensation. Players also are free to accept the Bengals' one-year offers or negotiate a multiyear deal.
Washington fell behind rookie Chris Henry for the No. 3 receiving job last season. Washington was inactive for nine of the 16 regular-season games and had only 10 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.
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