TAMPA _ The Bengals’ Not Expected To Play List grew a little longer than last week when head coach Marvin Lewis ruled out a dozen players for the preseason’s second game Monday night against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
For the second straight game, starting right end Michael Johnson (knee), rookie backup left tackle Jake Fisher (shoulder), and starting right tackle Andre Smith (unknown) weren’t expected to play. Also shelved again were backup wide receiver Onterio McCalebb (hamstring) and backup guard Trey Hopkins (leg).
A slate of players who were either injured against the Giants or during practice last week also weren’t expected to play: defensive tackle Pat Sims (thigh), cornerbacks Darqueze Dennard (hamstring) and Brandon Ghee (hamstring), as well as wide receiver Tevin Reese (hamstring).