The Facts: The Bengals waived former second-round pick Irons on Friday after he failed their physical, indicating just how difficult his rehab from reconstructive knee surgery has been.
Diehards Line:Irons, out of Auburn, looked to be the answer to the Bengals' speed back problem during an exciting training camp highlighted by 65 yards on 10 carries in the intrasquad scrimmage. But six days later he tore his ACL on his fourth carry of his career in the Aug. 9 preseason opener in Detroit. His future with the club and in the NFL remains murky. In the past, when injured players have cleared waivers, the Bengals have re-signed them but have had to put them on a season-ending reserve list. It remains to be seen if that's the case here.