Bengals make 10 roster moves, no surprises

By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer

The Bengals announced several roster moves this afternoon but have to cut two more players by Tuesday to reach the league requirement.

The club removed 10 players from the roster, reducing it to 70. With three roster exemptions for NFL Europe, the Bengals have to get to 68 by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Moves made today:

-- Waived seven players: defensive linemen Elton Patterson and Greg Scott, tight ends Kori Dickerson and Lyonel Anderson, linebacker Cedric Sullivan, wide receiver Matt Cherry and fullback Doug Easlick.

-- Placed rookie center Ben Wilkerson on the reserve/non-football injury list. He suffered a serious knee injury at the end of his college career at LSU.

-- Placed sixth-year linebacker Nate Webster and rookie guard Steven Vieira on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

Webster (knee) and Vieira (foot), like Wilkerson, will be able to return to practice under a roster exemption beginning Oct. 17 – the Monday following Week 6 play. They may practice for 21 days before the team has to make a decision regarding their roster status.

Looking ahead to the preseason finale Friday night at home against Indianapolis, Lewis listed strong safety Kim Herring (shoulder) as out. Herring, who wore a sling after the Philadelphia game, will have more tests Monday, Lewis said.

He also listed linebacker Caleb Miller (ankle) and wide receiver Kelley Washington (hamstring) as doubtful (25 percent chance to play).

These players are probable (75 percent chance to play): right tackle Willie Anderson (knee), wide receiver Tab Perry (hamstring), running back Chris Perry (unknown), left tackle Levi Jones (knee), wide receiver Peter Warrick (hamstring, knee), tight end Reggie Kelly (knee), cornerback Greg Brooks (hand), kicker Shayne Graham (groin) and free safety Madieu Williams (back).

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