The Bengals will try out free agent QB Tony Pike at their upcoming minicamp. The Bengals haven't been good at much in recent years, but helping out hometown stars has always been a strength. A former UC Bearcat, Pike's tryout could be on a "favor" only basis, to try to get his name back on the NFL's radar. Pike was not picked up after being waived by Carolina last August.

Panthers waived/injured QB Tony Pike. He'll pass through waivers and be placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow. Pike has dealt with pain in his elbow and shoulder since the end of last season. If he comes back healthy, the 2010 sixth-rounder could compete for the No. 3 job next summer.

Panthers QB Tony Pike is out indefinitely after undergoing elbow surgery. Pike already had almost no shot at making the Panthers' final roster, but this should formally end whatever little chance he had. A sixth-round pick last year, he appeared in one game, completing 6-of-12 passes for 47 yards.

Panthers QB Tony Pike is in California to see a specialist for his throwing shoulder. Pike hasn't been right since December of last year. As the fourth quarterback, he has almost no shot of making the final roster.

Panthers QB Tony Pike has been sidelined early in camp with shoulder inflammation. It sounds like a continuation of the injury that ended Pike's rookie season in early December. The 2010 sixth-rounder won't throw for awhile. He was already facing long odds to make the final roster.