Eric Winston to Bengals: Latest Contract Details, Reaction and Analysis

In search of help on the offensive line, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly agreed to sign veteran tackle Eric Winston, after the team lost Andre Smith to a season-ending arm injury. The team announced the move on Tuesday:

Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1 first reported the deal:

Winston's deal with the Bengals is for one year, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk:

Winston, 31, commented on the deal via Twitter, likely endearing himself to Cincinnati fans before stepping on the field:

While Winston will need work to get into game shape, having not played this season, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com notes the eight-year veteran won't need a lot of practice time and could be ready in time for the Dec. 14 game against Cleveland:

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Smith had a tear in his tricep/bicep area that required season-ending surgery during the Bengals' victory over Houston:

Winston will likely be used as depth, though his history as a starting offensive tackle could push him up the depth chart over the final month.

He started every game in each of the previous seven seasons with Houston, Kansas City and Arizona but was unable to find a job after being released by Seattle in the preseason.