O'Neal won't play in preseason opener

The Bengals just announced the list of players who will not play in the preseason opener tonight at Paul Brown Stadium against the Redskins. Out, as expected, are quarterback Carson Palmer, tailback Chris Perry, linebackers David Pollack and Hannibal Navies and defensive linemen Sam Adams and Jonathan Fanene.

They also announced five lineup changes: Stacy Andrews is starting at right guard ahead of Bobbie Williams, Anthony Wright is at quarterback ahead of Palmer, Shaun Smith starts at left defensive tackle instead of Adams, Rashad Jeanty will be at strong-side linebacker instead of Pollack, and Keiwan Ratliff starts at left cornerback ahead of Deltha O'Neal. O'Neal (knee) and fellow cornerback Greg Brooks (quad) were surprise additions to the not-playing list.