Lewis: QB Palmer to play in scrimmage

GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Quarterback Carson Palmer will participate in the annual intrasquad scrimmage Friday night, coach Marvin Lewis said this afternoon.

Wide receiver Kelley Washington (hamstring), who has a chance to regain his No. 3 receiver spot, will receive medical clearance within the next day or two, Lewis said. Washington is one of a handful of players on the active physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which means they have not passed a physical to practice. Lewis expects defensive end Jonathan Fanene (hamstring) to be cleared early next week. Tailback Chris Perry (ankle) needs to get clearance from his personal surgeon, who operated on him in April, but Lewis said Perry is working hard with strength and conditioning coaches.

Defensive tackle Sam Adams (lower leg) is doing well, Lewis said, and Adams said this morning he will be ready "when the real bullets start flying." ... Lewis praised the work on rookie linebacker Ahmad Brooks and said he has noticed a maturity in wide receiver Chris Henry, who is getting another chance to win a job with the team, despite his series of four arrests between December and June. Henry cut off his longer hair and is wearing a short, professional look in training camp. Henry also has consistently signed autographs for fans after practice.