The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy "highly doubts" both Bernard Scott and Giovani Bernard will make the Bengals' 53-man roster. In other words, Scott's roster spot is in jeopardy. Bernard obviously isn't going anywhere after being the first running back drafted last weekend. The Bengals re-signed Scott, 29, to a one-year deal last month. Cincinnati will likely keep four running backs: BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bernard, special teams ace Cedric Peerman, and sixth-round pick Rex Burkhead.

Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is "hearing" that the team will re-sign free agent Bernard Scott. Scott visited the Raiders on Wednesday, but left without a deal. He could return to Cincinnati to push Cedric Peerman for change-of-pace duties behind BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Even if Scott re-signs, the Bengals should not stop seeking backfield speed. Cincy needs more big-play ability at running back.

Free agent RB Bernard Scott (knee) will meet with the Raiders Wednesday and the Bengals later this week. Now six months removed from his ACL tear, Scott is starting to get some nibbles. He'll go through some drills in Oakland, hoping to prove he's well on his way to 100 percent. The Raiders currently have only Jeremy Stewart and Marcel Reece behind starter Darren McFadden, while the Bengals have been forthright regarding their desire to add a speed element next to BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Scott ran a 4.44 forty at the 2009 Combine and has averaged 4.05 yards per carry during his career.

Free agent Bernard Scott (ACL surgery) has received clearance from an orthopedic surgeon to begin cutting and doing "explosive weight training." Scott tore his left ACL early last October. Doctors say he's "on the right track" in his recovery, but NFL interest in Scott may not pick up until he's ready to go through full workouts for clubs. Scott turned 29 years old in February.

The Cincinnati Enquirer believes it's "difficult" to envision free agent Bernard Scott back with the Bengals unless it's on a one-year deal. That's true, but it's also true Scott is unlikely to draw any multi-year offers as he recovers from a torn ACL. It doesn't help that he's averaged just 4.1 yards over his first 255 career carries, and is already 28. Four months removed from shredding his knee, Scott will be a candidate to begin 2013 on the reserve/PUP list.

Running backs coach Jim Anderson confirmed the Bengals are looking for a "complement" to BenJarvus Green-Ellis this offseason. Both Anderson and head coach Marvin Lewis haven't been shy about expressing their desire to add talent to the running back position. Bernard Scott is coming off an ACL tear and entering free agency, so the widely held assumption is that they'll look to the draft. The Bengals' official website suggests the team could use a second-round pick on a prospect such as North Carolina's Giovani Bernard or Oregon's Kenjon Barner. Green-Ellis averaged just 3.93 yards per carry and caught 1.4 passes per game in 2012.

Bengals placed RB Bernard Scott on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his season. It's believed Scott tore his left ACL. It's a bitter end to a season where Scott could never get healthy. Scott missed Weeks 1 and 2 with a hand issue before turning his ankle in his Week 3 debut. He finishes with just eight carries for 35 yards. We've long been a fan of Scott's athleticism, but he has only 284 career touches through four seasons to show for it. He'll be a free agent at season's end. Seemingly never able to earn the full trust of the Bengals' coaching staff, it would likely be best if he moved on. A tandem of Cedric Peerman and Brian Leonard will now back-up plodding lead-back BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Neither is worth an own in fantasy leagues.

The Bengals "fear" the worst with Bernard Scott's knee injury.

Bernard Scott left Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a left knee injury and is not expected to return. Scott was injured on a first quarter carry. He gashed the Fins for 40 yards on five carries in the first half, but he can't seem to stay healthy. Scott has battled hand, ankle, and now knee injuries in the first part of the season.

Bernard Scott left Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a left knee injury and is questionable to return. Scott was hurt on a three-yard loss at the end of the first quarter. Scott gashed the Fins for 40 yards on five carries before exiting, looking very fresh in his return to action after missing three weeks.