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5/10/06

Two more free agents sign with club

Bengals notebook
BY MARK CURNUTTE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER

<!--ARTICLE BODY TEXT-->The Bengals on Tuesday announced the signing of two more college free agents, bringing to 17 the total of undrafted rookies who have come to terms with the club.
The Bengals signed defensive end Eric Henderson of Georgia Tech and halfback Terrence Whitehead of Oregon.
Henderson (6 feet 2, 270 pounds) signed a two-year contract. Whitehead (5-10, 209) signed a one-year deal.
The Bengals announced the signing of 15 college free agents Friday. The new players will have their first workouts with the team during rookie minicamp May 15-17 at Paul Brown Stadium. Rookies and eligible first-year players will participate.
RUDI FUNDRAISER: The Rudi Johnson Foundation of the Bengals will host a celebrity Mother's Day concert and luncheon from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Westin Hotel downtown.
The event will be a fundraiser for the foundation, which supports youth activities in the Cincinnati area and Johnson's native Virginia.
The foundation will honor actress Regina King as its celebrity mother of the year.
The event also will feature a performance by rhythm and blues artist Howard Hewitt, formerly of the group Shalamar. His solo career has produced songs such as "Say Amen" and "I'm for Real."
Several of Johnson's Bengals teammates will make guest appearances. Among them are quarterback Carson Palmer, wide receivers T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson, linebacker Odell Thurman, running back Chris Perry and defensive tackle Shaun Smith. Other league players scheduled to appear are Cadillac Williams of Tampa Bay, Carlos Rogers of Washington and former Bengals linebacker Takeo Spikes of Buffalo.
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is expected to make an appearance.
Ticket prices are $45 for general admission and $65 for VIP seating. Tickets: www.ticketweb.com or call (866) 468-3401.
E-mail mcurnutte@enquirer.com
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