Even more Bengals news, but not about free agency

The Associated Press reports from Tallahassee, Fla., that Bengals linebacker A.J. Nicholson was sentenced to 60 days in a sheriff's work program and two years' probation for breaking into the apartment of a former college teammate with an accomplice and stealing items worth $1,700.

Circuit Judge Kathleen Dekker sentenced the former Florida State player Monday. He pleaded no contest to burglary and grand theft charges last month.

He and the accomplice took electronic equipment and other items from the apartment of former Seminoles teammate Lorenzo Booker and his two roommates last May, according to authorities.

Bengals public relations director Jack Brennan issued this statement minutes ago:

“We are glad the case has been resolved," Brennan said. "The club will monitor A.J.’s progress in fully complying with the court’s directives, and we will work with him to ensure he has learned from this experience and respects the opportunity he has to continue his NFL career.”