The Facts: The Bengals placed Perry on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. Perry has not been cleared for practice in '07, due to rehab from a dislocated ankle suffered last season.
Diehards Line:HC Marvin Lewis wouldn't rule out the possibility of Perry coming off the PUP to start the season; turns out he was blowing a little smoke. ... Perry will remain with the team for rehab and meetings, but may not practice. Beginning the week following Week 6 NFL play, he will be eligible to return to practice under a roster exemption. Upon returning to practice, he may work during a 21-day period, the end of which serves as a deadline for his non-exempt roster status to be determined.