Bengals cut Bramlet; Clemons suspended

By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer

The Bengals today waived quarterback Casey Bramlet, making former Ohio State star Craig Krenzel their third quarterback.

Waiving Bramlet was one of 15 roster moves announced by the Bengals this afternoon to reach the league’s 53-player roster requirement.

The Bengals:
-- Waived fourth-year wide receiver Cliff Russell;

-- Waived second-year players Bramlet, wide receiver Jamall Broussard and defensive tackle Langston Moore;

-- Waived first-year fullback Ronnie Ghent, offensive tackle Pete Lougheed, cornerback Brandon Williams and tailback Quincy Wilson;

-- Waived five rookies in cornerback Patrick Body, linebacker Derek Curry, safety Herana-Daze Jones, wide receiver Dante Ridgeway and kicker Carter Warley;

-- Placed second-year linebacker Caleb Miller on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. Miller has been unable to practice because of ankle injuries that occurred before the start of training camp. He will be eligible to return to practice Oct. 18 and can practice for 21 days before his non-exempt roster status must be changed.

Defensive lineman Duane Clemons was placed by the NFL on the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He is suspended for the first four games and eligible to be reinstated to the active roster Oct. 3. He does not count on the 53-man roster.

Among the players waived today, all except Russell, Moore and Williams are eligible to be signed to an NFL practice squad. Teams may sign players to an eight-player practice squad beginning Sunday.
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