The Bengals organization decided to trade Palmer to the Oakland Raiders for a first-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional draft pick in 2013 that is a second-rounder unless the Raiders win a playoff game, when it would become a first-rounder. Also, veteran quarterback Carson Palmer wanted to leave the Bengals via trade he claimed if he could not be traded, he would retire. Wide receivers Chad Johnson's and Terrell Owens's contracts expired, and the team did not re-sign them. In January 2011, the Bengals organization re-signed coach Marvin Lewis for another two years. The Bengals finished their 2010 season with 4–12 record, their worst outing since 2002. Four players-Dalton, Green, defensive lineman (DL) Geno Atkins, and tight end (TE) Jermaine Gresham-were elected to the 2012 Pro Bowl Atkins was also selected to the Associated Press' 2011 All-Pro Team. 2011 marked Cincinnati's first of five consecutive playoff appearances through 2015. This would be paralleled the next year with another loss to Houston. The franchise received a Wild Card spot in the 2011–12 NFL playoffs where it lost in the opening round to the Houston Texans. The start of the 2011 season was hindered by a lockout, which cancelled the teams' mini-camp.Īfter going 1–3 in pre-season, the Bengals started their season off with a win against division rival Cleveland Browns, en route to a 9–7 record-their best outing since 2009. Replacing the two, the organization drafted QB Andy Dalton and WR A. Wide receiver (WR) Chad Johnson was traded to the New England Patriots. Quarterback (QB) Carson Palmer demanded a trade and was dealt to the Oakland Raiders. Head Coach Marvin Lewis was re-signed by the team. The Bengals entered the season coming off a 4–12 record in 2010. The 2011 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 44th season as a professional football team and 42nd in the National Football League (NFL).
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