Sunday, May 10, 2009

Brian Leonard traded from St. Louis Rams to Cincinnati Bengals for Orien Harris

The Bengals have acquired Rams fullback Brian Leonard for defensive tackle Orien Harris.

Brian Leonard traded from St. Louis Rams to Cincinnati Bengals for Orien Harris

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Leonard, 25, was a second-round pick of the Rams in 2007. He started seven games as a rookie but only played two games last season and didn't have a start.

Leonard could be a good fit for the Bengals because he can be a pass-catching fullback and a backup running back.

Plus, he is considered a good character player and someone who could work well with quarterback Carson Palmer. Leonard is a 6-foot-1, 229-pounder who played at Rutgers.

The 6-3, 300-pound Harris will be joining his sixth team. He was a fourth-round choice of the Steelers in 2006. He has been with the Browns, Bills, Saints and Bengals. He has started one game in his NFL career.




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