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Mark Curnutte started covering the Bengals and the NFL for The Enquirer in 2000. He previously wrote about urban affairs and other social issues for the Enquirer. He won the prestigious 1994 Unity Award from Lincoln University (Missouri) for "A Polite Silence," a seven-day series about race relations in Greater Cincinnati. He also has worked as an assistant features editor and features writer at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. Curnutte is second vice president and a three-year board member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). He is a 1984 Miami University graduate.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Punter Larson signs one-year contract

Punter Kyle Larson, one of the Bengals' restricted free agents, signed a one-year contract this afternoon, the team announced.

It is believed that Larson signed a one-year tender worth $1.3 million.

Larson is a fourth-year NFL player in 2007. He broke into the NFL’s top 10 last season in two major categories, ranking fifth in net punting average (38.6) and eighth in gross punting average (44.5). His net average was the best by a Bengal since 1995, and his gross average was the team’s best since 1998.

Larson has handled every Bengals punt for the last three seasons since signing with Cincinnati as a college free agent in 2004. He also has been the team’s holder on place kicks his entire career, aiding club-record streaks by kicking Shayne Graham of 17 consecutive field and 158 extra points.

Larson is the fourth veteran free agent to sign with the Bengals since the league year began on March 2. Previous signees included two of the club’s unrestricted free agents -- tight end Reggie Kelly and running back Kenny Watson -- and free agent Alex Stepanovich (Arizona Cardinals).


1 Comments:

at 3/21/2007 2:23 PM Anonymous Anonymous said...

The latest rumor has Anthony Wright going to ATL to back up Vick now that Shaub is in Texas. What is the plan for a back up if this goes down?

 
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