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Agent: Bengals OT Jones on way out

James Walker of ESPN.com reports now that Cincinnati drafted coveted offensive tackle Andre Smith in the first round, the Bengals' former starter at the position expects to be moved at any moment.

Levi Jones has been informed by the Bengals that they plan to trade or release the eight-year veteran, according to agent Kenneth Zuckerman.

In the weeks leading to the draft, Jones was retained on the roster as insurance in case the team couldn't find a suitable replacement in the NFL draft.

Jones is a former first-round pick of the Bengals in 2002. He was one of the top tackles in football before numerous injuries the past three seasons hurt his production. Jones started just 10 games last season for the Bengals, who finished 4-11-1.

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Now that Cincinnati drafted coveted offensive tackle Andre Smith in the first round, the Bengals' former starter at the position expects to be moved at any moment.

Levi Jones has been informed by the Bengals that they plan to trade or release the eight-year veteran, according to agent Kenneth Zuckerman.

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The Bengals solidify their offensive line with Alabama OT Andre Smith at No. 6.

In the weeks leading to the draft, Jones was retained on the roster as insurance in case the team couldn't find a suitable replacement in the NFL draft.

Cincinnati selected Alabama's Smith with the No. 6 overall pick Saturday and will pencil him in as a starter, paving the way for Jones' likely exit.

"Nothing has happened so far, but we expect something to happen very shortly," Zuckerman told ESPN.com. "The Bengals told me it was highly likely that he would be traded or released."

Jones is a former first-round pick of the Bengals in 2002. He was one of the top tackles in football before numerous injuries the past three seasons hurt his production. Jones started just 10 games last season for the Bengals, who finished 4-11-1.

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I read where the Bills were interested in him, not sure they'll get much for him at this point.

They might actually get more for him now since the Bills weren't able to get a Tackle in the draft.

How are they going to get anything for him if his agent is out there letting everyone know the Bengals will release him? Nah... Willie Anderson part 2.

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I read where the Bills were interested in him, not sure they'll get much for him at this point.

They might actually get more for him now since the Bills weren't able to get a Tackle in the draft.

How are they going to get anything for him if his agent is out there letting everyone know the Bengals will release him? Nah... Willie Anderson part 2.

Here is the thing...if you need a guy you trade for him. If he is released, then there is no guarantee you get him. He could sign with any team. Some teams may think that is a risk worth taking, but with the need the Bills have at Tackle now, and the fact they weren't able to fill the hole in the draft, I say they will give a 4th for Levi.

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What about getting Roscoe Parrish for Levi? I read somewhere that they had him on the block before the draft. That would give the Bengals the return threat they still need.

I would completely love this! Roscoe is one of the best return guys and a great slot guy.

I tell u what, man I miss Big Willie. I wish we hadn't released him, he is not as great as he once was but deserved to retire a Bengal and doesn't belong as a Gayven...can u imagine our line with Andre Smith Andrew Whitworth Jon Luigs Bobbie Williams Willie Anderson. Its wishful and u can't live in the past but its just wrong...

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i'd rather take a 2nd or 3rd rounder next year over Parrish. we have young WRs who need development time, and i don't think the KR/PR problem is as bad as a lot of people say it is - Scott and Caldwell should do OK next season as returners.

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5th or 6th round pick.

fair enough... i guess Madden's screwing with my perception of trade values :D

I'd say trade him for 6th or 7th but make so it's conditional say he plays 80% offensive snaps it turns in to a 3rd rounder...

PS,If a team wants to wait for us to cut him I'd keep him around for depth and you never know he may bring his A game out of no where.

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If Jones can still play, keep him. Can't have too much depth on the o-line.

If not, cut him loose.

But the fact they are trying to deal him tells me he can still play. So I'm in no hurry.

Last time I checked, Andre Smith's name isn't on a contract.

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he may get cut, I'd like to see them at least make sure the line is stable before just cutting, this makes it sound like theyre gonna take their time with this, then again he maybe cut before the day is done, who knows

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/rive...c9-a9524baa79b5

JONES NOT CUT: Kenny Zuckerman, the agent for left tackle Levi Jones, said Monday the club told him last month that they would trade him or cut him before the draft. But Zuckerman admitted Monday he's getting conflicitng reports from the team after head coach Marvin Lewis appeared on NFL Network during the draft and made it sound like Jones is sticking around. Given Jones' salary for '09 is in excess of $3 million and they drafted a guy with the sixth pick in Andre Smith that is going to start at left tackle or right tackle, the question could be if the Bengals want to see how Smith responds in workouts before they do anything.

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