The Bengals have acquired 25-year old running back Brian Leonard from the Rams for DT Orien Harris.  Leonard can handle both tailback or fullback because of his skill set.  Leonard only played in 2 games for the Rams last season carrying the ball 2 times for 7 yards (3.5 ypc).  He has now played in 18 games in his NFL career (2 years) and he carried the ball 88 times for 310 yards (3.5 ypc).  Leonard has also caught 30 passes for 183 yards (6.1 avg) in his NFL career.  Orien Harris played in 14 games for the Bengals last season and he made 14 tackles.  Here’s to hoping that the Rams answer the phone the next time the Bengals call them to trade.

The Bengals have acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions for either a 3rd or 4th round pick.  The 28-year old Rogers is a load in the running game when he’s healthy as he stands 6′4″, 340 pounds.  Rogers played in all 16 games last season for the Lions and he made 39 tackles, defensed 3 passes, had 7 sacks and a interception that he returned 66 yards for a TD.  He will definately upgrade the Bengals defense.

Rogers has now played in 98 games in his NFL career and he has made 272 tackles, defensed 21 passes, has 29 sacks, forced 4 fumbles and he has one interception. 

UPDATE:  This trade fell through last night and the Lions then traded Rogers to the rival Cleveland Browns for a 3rd round pick in the 2008 Draft and CB Leigh Bodden.