Gunzlingr
03-03-2005, 10:56 AM
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a favorite target of Carson Palmer's in 2004, will work with the quarterback for at least four more seasons.
The free-agent wide receiver signed a four-year contract worth $13 million Wednesday to remain with the Bengals.
Houshmandzadeh, a four-year veteran who caught 73 passes for 978 yards in 2004, was expected to hit the open market Wednesday, the first day of free agency.
"It was tempting to get out and really test the water as a free agent, but in my heart, what I wanted was to be in Cincinnati," Houshmandzadeh said. "I told my agents that, and we were able to get a good deal done. I'm glad to have it all off my mind so I can start getting focused. I think the Bengals are going to have a great season, and I want to be a part of it."
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The free-agent wide receiver signed a four-year contract worth $13 million Wednesday to remain with the Bengals.
Houshmandzadeh, a four-year veteran who caught 73 passes for 978 yards in 2004, was expected to hit the open market Wednesday, the first day of free agency.
"It was tempting to get out and really test the water as a free agent, but in my heart, what I wanted was to be in Cincinnati," Houshmandzadeh said. "I told my agents that, and we were able to get a good deal done. I'm glad to have it all off my mind so I can start getting focused. I think the Bengals are going to have a great season, and I want to be a part of it."
more (http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050303/SPT02/503030381/1066/SPT)