CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals signed fourth-round pick Eric Ghiaciuc, a center from Central Michigan, to a four-year contract on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Ghiaciuc, 6-foot-4 and 302 pounds, started the final 35 games of his Central Michigan career and blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his three seasons as a starter. He is a former Michigan state wrestling champion.<\/p>\n
Ghiaciuc is the fifth of the Bengals’ seven draft choices to sign for 2005. Previously signed were wide receiver Chris Henry of West Virginia, third round; offensive tackle Adam Kieft of Central Michigan, fifth round; wide receiver Tab Perry of UCLA, sixth round; and defensive end Jonathan Fanene of Utah, seventh round.<\/p>\n
The Bengals also signed free agent offensive lineman Reese Hicks to a two-year contract on Saturday. He was released by the Denver Broncos on July 25.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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