This is good news for Shipley and whatever slim chance Matt Jones has of making the team:
<H1>Antonio Bryant isn't practicing at Bengals camp</H1>
<DIV =post-info>Posted by Evan Silva on July 31, 2010 7:19 PM ET
<DIV =post->The Bengals all but admitted that receiver
Antonio Bryant's four-year, $28 million contract was a mistake when they signed
Terrell Owens to start over Bryant last week. It's believed the team felt "
buyer's remorse" after a poor offseason from Bryant, who is also rumored to be battling a lingering knee injury.
The Bengals repeatedly assured reporters at the outset of training camp that Bryant's knee was not an issue, and didn't place him on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list. According to the team's Twitter account, however,
Bryant is no longer practicing.
It is commonplace for teams to limit players coming off injury to once-a-day practicing, but that's not the case with Bryant. He's missed four straight practices. The team has not revealed why.
With PUP no longer an option, releasing Bryant might be a growing possibility. The Bengals had planned to use Bryant in the slot, but drafted a ready-made slot receiver in
Jordan Shipley, and still have incumbent slot receiver
Andre Caldwell. Cutting Bryant would save $1.55 million. The alternative would be to keep Bryant on roster, hope his knee heals on its own, and perhaps use him in a limited role during the season.
Either way, Bryant is the early favorite for worst signing of the 2010 offseason.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/31/antonio-bryant-isnt-practicing-at-bengals-camp/