The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Bengals placed Nugent on IR Monday.

Diehards Line:HC Marvin Lewis wouldn't be specific about the injury, but Nugent is believed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his kicking knee during Sunday's loss to Indianapolis. The Bengals will have a new kicker by Wednesday's practice. They planned to work out a couple of street free agents Tuesday although the names weren't announced. Various reports have suggested Matt Stover and John Carney as possible replacements.