DT Askew, rookie Boone waived

The Bengals this morning announced that they have waived two players, including third-year defensive tackle Matthias Askew, a fourth-round draft pick in 2004.

Askew was one of the Bengals players arrested during the off-season. He was picked up by Cincinnati Police in South Cumminsville and charged with resisting arrest, interfering with official police business and two traffic violations.

He was the only eligible player who did not play in the preseason opener Sunday night against the Redskins. Askew played in just six games in two seasons with the Bengals and was often injured.

The Bengals also waived rookie free agent center Jesse Boone, from the University of Utah.

The Bengals also acquired a player this morning under the designation of International Practice Squad Player. He is defensive tackle Daniel Watts (6-feet-6, 283 pounds) from London, England.
He played the last two seasons for the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe.

International Practice Squad players are allotted to teams in two divisions every year, on a rotating basis, and in 2006, teams in the AFC North and NFC East may acquire one per roster.

The Bengals have an exemption from counting Watts on the preseason roster, and he would also be exempt from counting against the practice squad limit if he is chosen for that role once the regular season begins. He is eligible to compete for a spot on the regular season 53-player roster.

The Bengals will resume practice this afternoon at the fields adjacent to Paul Brown Stadium.