Only one player missing from start of Bengals OTAs

The Cincinnati Bengals opened voluntary OTA practices Tuesday with 90 of the 91 players on the roster present.

The only one missing was defensive end Carlos Dunlap, who has not been be present for any of the voluntary offseason team activities the last six weeks.

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Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis downplayed Dunlap’s absence, saying “it’s not a story.” Lewis said he has been in contact with Dunlap but does not know if the nine-year veteran, who is entering the final year of his contract, will attend the mandatory minicamp June 12-14.

“I haven’t asked Carlos whether he will be here for minicamp,” Lewis said. “It’s not a story. It’s not a big deal.”

By not attending OTAs, Dunlap is forfeiting a $300,000 workout clause in his contract.

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Among the players who were limited in Tuesday’s practice were safety Shawn Williams, who participated in position drills but was limited to running sprints between plays during 11 on 11 drills, tackle Jake Fisher and tight end Tyler Eifert.

Fisher missed the final eight games of 2017 with a heart issue, while Eifert missed the final 14 games with a back injury that required surgery.

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Rookie center Billy Price, the first-round pick from Ohio State, participated in install drills but no active 11-on-11 plays as he recovers from the torn pectoral he suffered at the Combine.

Two players who only did side rehab work were tight end Tyler Kroft and rookie wide receiver Auden Tate, who was a full participant in rookie camp for the two practices that were open to the media.

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