The Facts: Moving to fill their need for a veteran insurance policy at QB, the Bengals on Wednesday night reached a contract agreement in principle with Wright, an unrestricted free agent. A seven-year veteran who played the last four seasons with the Ravens, Wright will sign a one-year contract.

Diehards Line:The addition of Wright is critical for the Bengals, given that Carson Palmer continues to rehab from January surgery to repair two torn tendons in his left knee and that he may not be ready for the beginning of the regular season. The Bengals have two other QBs on the roster, Doug Johnson and Craig Krenzel, and both have limited starting experience.