NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says that Bengals running back Cedric Benson won't be suspended for the beginning of the upcoming season. Benson was arrested for his alleged involvement in a bar fight in Texas this offseason. "Cedric expressed to us his understanding that NFL players have a special responsibility to meet high standards of conduct," Goodell said. "Like most public figures, Cedric and other NFL players occasionally may find themselves facing risks that other individuals do not. They must exercise good judgment and restraint when confronted with those risks. "Cedric said he recognizes this and has committed to working hard to make better decisions and avoid any further incidents," Goodell said. "We support him and expect him to be successful in meeting this commitment."

Terrell Owens arrived late to training camp with the Bengals on Thursday, but was still cheered for nearly everything he did. "He hasn't slowed down," quarterback Carson Palmer said. "He's a guy that's kind of ageless and he's still got a lot left in the tank." Owens wore a white jersey with his favorite number, 81, on it. "I think this team is special," Owens said. "I really feel that there is something around the corner for this team. With me being here, (it) has really created a buzz. I think the guys feel the energy." Owens missed an overnight flight that would have brought him to town earlier in the day.

Terrell Owens missed an overnight flight to join the Bengals for training camp and had to take a later one on Thursday. Owens intended to arrive early on Thursday to take a physical, sign his contract and hold a press conference.

After Terrell Owens agreed to terms with the Bengals on Tuesday, the name's of his other suitors emerged. Aside from Cincinnati and St. Louis, the Jets, Raiders and Seahawks had interest in the free-agent wide receiver. The seriousness of each team's interest isn't known.

Terrell Owens has agreed on a one-year, $2M deal with the Bengals, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. According to the source, the deal also includes another $2M in incentives. Owens played for Buffalo during the 2009 season.

Terrell Owens has hinted that he'd take a significant pay cut in order to sign with the Bengals. The free-agent wide receiver has drawn interest from Cincinnati recently. The Rams had interest as well, but they dropped out on Monday. The Jets have only made exploratory calls. "I already told [teams], everything is negotiable," Owens told TMZ.com. "I just want a fair deal, a fair shot. I know what I made last year. So maybe cut that in half and see what we can work with. I'm flexible." Owens made around $6.5 million in Buffalo last season.

The Bengals have made a contract offer to free-agent wide receiver Terrell Owens, but they won't wait too long for an answer. Cincinnati hopes to hear from Owens by Wednesday. "bengals expect a TO decision sometime in the next 48 hours," Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote on his Twitter page Monday.

Bengals president Mike Brown confirmed his team's interest in free-agent wide receiver Terrell Owens on Monday. "It's up to him," Brown said of Owens. "We are talking to him. We have some interest." Brown said that quarterback Carson Palmer, who has been working with Owens in California, reported that the receiver "can still run."

Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco says Terrell Owens' possible future with the team is up to quarterback Carson Palmer. Ochocinco tweeted the following on Sunday: "im pushing for T.O. with the lil bit of power and influence i have with out org. That will help us tremendously as a team," adding "im out of the loop now, i expressed my beliefs on why he should be here and that?s all i can do, #9 has the real power."

The Bengals aren't close to signing Terrell Owens, but the team's connections to the free-agent wide receiver are increasing. Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer has been working out regularly with Owens and has been highly impressed, according to a team source. Palmer has gone as far as to tell Bengals officials what an asset Owens could be and how much talent he still has. The Bengals hosted Owens for a visit back in March. Owens is also a close friend of Cincinnati receiver Chad Ochocinco.