Houshmandzadeh not active in Nashville

By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Bengals were forced to de-activate wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh for the game this afternoon against the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie Chris Henry will get the start in Houshmandzadeh’s place.

Another notable inactive player for the Bengals is defensive lineman Carl Powell, who battles knee problems.

Defensive end-tackle Duane Clemons is active for the first time this season. He missed the first four games because of a suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

Other Bengals inactive players: cornerback Rashad Bauman, fullback Nick Luchey, defensive end Jonathan Fanene, tight end Tony Stewart and defensive tackle Matthias Askew.

Safety Madieu Williams, normally a starter, is active after missing two games with a shoulder injury. Still, Kevin Kaesviharn starts in his place, and Ifeanyi Ohalete starts at strong safety.
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