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Bengals go with 7 DL, 4 wrs for opener

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OAKLAND, Calif. _ The Bengals deactivated three defensive linemen and two wide receivers for Sunday’s opener against the Raiders at O.co Coliseum, but that still left them with plenty of both in what they hope would be robust rotations.

Defensive tackle Brandon Thompson and defensive end Margus Hunt were inactive, along with rookie defensive tackle Marcus Hardison, ruled out Friday with a knee injury. Sitting Thompson is a bit of a surprise. He had been fighting a foot injury two weeks ago, but he played in the pre-season finale and wasn’t on this week’s injury report. That still leaves them backing up tackles Geno Atkins and Domata Peko with Pat Sims, a Raider for the two previous seasons.

It turned into a well-earned start for right end Michael Johnson in his return season from Tampa Bay. He sprained his MCL on Aug. 2, the first day of contact, and didn’t return full until practice last week.

Also inactive were wide receivers Greg Little and rookie Mario Alford, but running back Rex Burkhead lined up often as a slot receiver in the preseason , as did running back Giovani Bernard and tight end Tyler Eifert.

With Eifert, rookie Tyler Kroft, and H-Back Ryan Hewitt suited up, they had three tight ends available even though rookie C.J. Uzomah was inactive. Plus, backup tackles Eric Winston and Jake Fisher were also available to serve in that role.

Rookie cornerback Josh Shaw, who injured his groin in Thursday’s practice, was also inactive.

 

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