Bengals' Andrew Whitworth open to testing free-agent market

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Andrew Whitworth might be testing the free-agent waters in March.

Whitworth, a pending free agent, has been in talks with the Bengals to return for a 12th season, he told Alex Marvez and Solomon Wilcots on SiriusXM NFL Radio Monday.

However, he's going to leave his options open this time.

"Cincinnati's been wonderful and it's been something that I enjoyed thoroughly. I loved the challenge and the opportunity and I still love it," Whitworth said during the interview. "I've enjoyed our adventure together and I hope it continues, but for me, it's just been one of those things. Being a mentor and a leader, I've always urged guys if you're ever allowed to be a free…