Frazier signed, Rucker to IR, Thurman gone 1 year

The Bengals have just announced the signing of linebacker Andre Frazier, that rookie defensive end Frostee Rucker (shoulder) has been placed on the season-ending injured reserve list and that linebacker Odell Thurman's suspension has been extended to one year.

Rucker suffered the shoulder injury Sept. 13 and was on the team's inactive list for its first three games.

Thurman is eligible to apply for reinstatement prior to the start of training camp next year, Bengals public relations director Jack Brennan said.

Thurman was suspended because of his third violation of the league substance abuse policy. The NFL informed the Bengals of the suspension today.

On Monday, by the time media was allowed in the locker room to talk to players at 3:15, Thurman's locker had been cleaned out. Practice squad offensive lineman Kyle Takavitz was moved into the locker, and linebacker David Pollack -- though out for the season with a broken neck -- regained his locker.

Pollack was in the Bengals trainer's room this morning. He was wearing his halo neck brace.