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.