The Bengals have agreed to terms on a contract with Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict, according to a source. "I didn't get drafted like I wanted to, but I'm blessed to be on an NFL team," Burfict said. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis worked out Burfict during Arizona State's pro day. "I feel comfortable being coached by him," Burfict said of Lewis. "I know that I'm a first-, second-round pick and the Bengals got a steal in the draft because nobody drafted me."

The Bengals drafted Rutgers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, a night after he was the victim of a hoax. Sanu received a phone call from someone identifying himself as a member of the organization before Cincinnati made the 27th overall pick on Thursday night. The receiver and his draft party celebrated until everyone saw the name of guard Kevin Zeitler flash across the TV screen as the team's selection.

Mike Nugent has signed his $2.645 million tender as Cincinnati's franchise player. Nugent, 30, set Bengals single-season records for points (132) and field goals (33) last season. His base salary last year was $685,000. "We're happy Mike has signed in advance of our offseason camps," coach Marvin Lewis said. "This does not preclude our continuing to talk to Mike and his representatives about reaching a longer-term deal. Mike has been a fine performer for us."

The Bengals have agreed to a deal with cornerback Terence Newman, an unrestricted free agent from the Cowboys who struggled in pass coverage last season. The 33-year-old cornerback was the fifth overall pick in 2003. He went to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2009.

The Giants have acquired Keith Rivers from the Bengals in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2012, according to a league source. Cincinnati had been looking to move Rivers after re-signing Manny Lawson last week.

The Giants and Bengals are discussing a potential trade for linebacker Keith Rivers, according to league sources. A deal that would send Rivers to New York could be completed by Wednesday. The Giants would likely part with a late-round pick to acquire the linebacker.

The Bengals have added Terence Newman to their secondary, according to league sources. The cornerback played for defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer with the Cowboys. Newman, drafted fifth overall in the 2003 draft, was cut by Dallas earlier this offseason in a salary cap move.

The Bengals have released strong safety Chris Crocker, who started 38 games for the team the past three seasons. Crocker, 32, ranked seventh in tackles for Cincinnati last season and didn't intercept a pass. The Bengals told him that durability was the biggest reason for the move.

Former Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson was sentenced Thursday to 15 days in jail and three years' probation on a drug-related charge. A judge in Covington reduced the jail time from the 60 days recommended by prosecutors in their plea agreement with Simpson, now an unrestricted free agent after four seasons with the Bengals.