Bengals release receiver Coles

32-year-old veteran played just one season with Bengals

March 4, 2010, 4:29 p.m.

STAFF REPORT

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals officially released wide receiver Lavernaues Coles, making him an unrestricted free agent.

In his only season with the Bengals, Coles, who has played 10 seasons in the NFL, caught 43 passes for 514 yards and five touchdowns.

He had six receptions for 72 yards in the team's Week 9 win against Baltimore.

Coles was set to make $4.65 million in base salary this season.