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The interest in the 6-2, 237-pound Shawn Barber, a speedy weak-side linebacker who had 100 tackles for NFC East champion Philadelphia this past season, shows the Bengals are preparing for the possibility of replacing right outside linebacker Takeo Spikes, their transition free agent. Lewis indicated if they sign Barber, the tag could come off and free up Spikes to move, but that was looking too far down the road Friday.
Various media outlets reported Friday that Barber was on his way to visit Kansas City and St. Louis before hitting Cleveland and Cincinnati, and, possibly Buffalo.
Bills general manager Tom Donahoe said Friday his club has interest in Spikes, but the transition tag that gives the Bengals the right to match any offer is making them move slowly. They have a visit set next week with Colts linebacker Mike Peterson.
“We may have Takeo up here at some point to visit,” Donahoe said. “We think he’s excellent against the run, he’s a playmaker, he’s a good athlete, and he’s a leader.”
The interest in the 6-2, 237-pound Shawn Barber, a speedy weak-side linebacker who had 100 tackles for NFC East champion Philadelphia this past season, shows the Bengals are preparing for the possibility of replacing right outside linebacker Takeo Spikes, their transition free agent. Lewis indicated if they sign Barber, the tag could come off and free up Spikes to move, but that was looking too far down the road Friday.
Various media outlets reported Friday that Barber was on his way to visit Kansas City and St. Louis before hitting Cleveland and Cincinnati, and, possibly Buffalo.
Bills general manager Tom Donahoe said Friday his club has interest in Spikes, but the transition tag that gives the Bengals the right to match any offer is making them move slowly. They have a visit set next week with Colts linebacker Mike Peterson.
“We may have Takeo up here at some point to visit,” Donahoe said. “We think he’s excellent against the run, he’s a playmaker, he’s a good athlete, and he’s a leader.”
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