LT Jones, Houshmandzadeh might miss Browns

Defensive tackle Sam Adams returned to practice today for the first time this week.
Adams’ return likely means he will be on the field Sunday for the Bengals’ home opener against Cleveland.

Adams (knee) had been listed as probable during the week. Cornerback Deltha O’Neal (knee) is probable, too, and he practiced Friday for the second day in a row.

The Bengals, however, might be without starting left tackle Levi Jones (ankle) and No 2 wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (heel). Neither Jones nor Houshmandzadeh practiced today and were downgraded to questionable after being listed as probable all week. Houshmandzadeh missed the Kansas City game.

If Houshmandzadeh is held out, Chris Henry, Kelley Washington and Tab Perry will get increased work offensively, along with No. 1 wide receiver Chad Johnson. The only other receiver on the 53-man roster, Antonio Chatman, is out for the second week in a row with a groin injury.

If Jones doesn’t play, look for the Bengals to slide left guard Eric Steinbach out to left tackle and insert rookie Andrew Whitworth into the left guard spot.