Glenn

Holt

Holt was active in this one and the Bengals have been waiting for a third receiving option all season. Of course Chris Henry is expected back soon, so Holt likely will return to his deep reserve role.

With WR Tab Perry sidelined, Holt picked up snaps and turned in a strong game, including a seven-yard touchdown pass late.

The more-experienced Tab Perry has a clear edge in the competition for the third WR, but a strong preseason could help Holt expand his current kick-returning role.

The former quarterback still has some practice squad eligibility, but hasn’t taken the next step at wideout. It looks like Antonio Chatman, Tab Perry, and Glenn Holt all made the team at wideout.

So much for that. Carson Palmer aired it out 43 times, but Holt was targeted just once as Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh piled up huge numbers. To make matters worse, he fumbled away a kickoff that ruined the Bengals’ last-minute comeback attempt.

He also had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, but paid for it when he celebrated in the end zone. “The bad thing about it was Dhani Jones jumped and hit my helmet at the end and hit my face mask and I lost two of my front teeth,” Holt said after the game. He’s still probable to play in Week 10.

The specific injury is unknown, but Holt was able to walk off the field under his own power. He was replaced by Antonio Chatman on the next kickoff.

He’s a solid return man and has looked promising at times as Cincy’s third wideout, but he’ll move to the fourth spot when Chris Henry returns after another game.

Holt has not caught a pass since Week 10. He’s uncertain to play in Week 17, and would likely be replaced by Antonio Chatman on kick returns.

He’s listed as probable and will return kicks against the Dolphins.