WR Chad Johnson missed the start of offseason workouts, leading to more speculation about his future with the club. Johnson has indicated numerous times that he’s unhappy with the Bengals, who are inclined to take a wait-and-see approach as the latest round of controversy plays out. In short, no trade for Johnson is imminent. The other interesting absentee from the workouts was WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who has one year left on his contract. We’re hearing the Bengals would like to sign Houshmandzadeh, 30, to a contract extension. Houshmandzadeh, whose 112 receptions tied for the NFL lead in 2007, is regarded as one of the best possession receivers in the league, and his value may never be higher, considering his production in recent seasons.

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