Four Bengals out for Pittsburgh game

Center Rich Braham, safety Dexter Jackson, wide receiver Tab Perry and linebacker A.J. Nicholson were listed as out for the Steelers game Sunday by coach Marvin Lewis this afternoon.

Wide receivers Antonio Chatman (groin) is doubtful and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (heel) remain questionable. Their iffy status is why the Bengals signed Reggie McNeal to the active roster Tuesday. Lewis said there was a chance McNeal could return kickoffs with Tab Perry out, but the job more than likely will go to backup running back Kenny Watson. Watson has 43 career kickoff returns for the Redskins and Bengals with a 19.7-yard average.

Lewis also listed starting left tackle Levi Jones (ankle), defensive tackle Sam Adams (knee) and linebacker Brian Simmons (unknown) as probable. Simmons had a knee injury in the preseason.