Henry warms up at Detroit, no word yet on status

By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer

DETROIT – With the Bengals’ kickoff against the Lions still two hours away, the team is warming up at Ford Field.

Wide receiver Chris Henry, who was arrested early Thursday morning in Covington and charged with marijuana possession, was running pass patterns with other Bengals receivers and catching passes.

Third-year veteran Kelley Washington, who has been supplanted by Henry as the third wide receiver and played in just five games, also was warming up on the field.

Coach Marvin Lewis would provide no information Friday after practice whether Henry would play. He called his decision “family business.”

The Bengals were expected to announce their inactive players at approximately 2:30 p.m. today.

As a part of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, a player is referred to evaluation and counseling if charged for drug-related crime. If the player fails to participate in the referral process or counseling, he is subject to fine or suspension at the discretion of NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

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