CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Bengals have fired coach Dick LeBeau after a 2-and-14 season. <br>
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The 65-year-old was the first NFL coach fired following a season during which just about every other team in the league was in playoff contention. <br>
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There was no immediate word on a successor or the fate of his coaching staff. LeBeau's contract ended after the season, but several of his assistants are under contract through next year. <br>
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LeBeau was informed of his firing during a meeting this morning with owner Mike Brown.
