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Perry

Perry was inactive due to the injury last weekend against Green Bay.

It was the rookie’s second catch and first trip to the end zone.

Perry flunked out of school before the 2003 season and returned last season to catch just 22 passes in six starts. But Perry fits the new NFL prototype. He’s 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds, and ran a sub 4.5 forty time recently. He looks like a project.

The deal includes a $72,000 signing bonus. Perry was a troublesome player at UCLA - tons of talent, but not even the best receiver on his team. He’s not guaranteed to make the Bengals.

Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News thinks the team might try to import a No. 3 WR, but Perry has only been practicing since Tuesday and will likely get another shot at the gig.

The Bengals say he’s progressing faster than originally believed, but won’t face the Patriots on Monday. Glenn Holt is currently the club’s third receiver.

Antonio Chatman currently appears to be Cincy’s third receiver.

An MRI came back negative. Perry, if healthy, will be the Bengals’ third receiver. His greatest challenge seems to be avoiding injury.

With Chris Henry suspended through Week 9, Perry appears primed for a big role on offense. Antonio Chatman is looking like a fourth receiver at best.

Cincinnati’s projected third receiver to open the season, Perry won’t play in the preseason opener. Perry is expected to be fully healthy by Week 1.