The Bengals reportedly have not ruled out re-signing free agent John Thornton.
Free agent DT John Thornton is doubtful to return to the Bengals in 2009.
In addition to Carson Palmer, the Bengals declared DT John Thornton, K Shayne Graham, S Dexter Jackson, LB Corey Mays, WRs Jerome Simpson and Andre Caldwell, and rookie DT Jason Shirley inactive for Week 6.
Bengals DT John Thornton (knee) is doubtful for Week 13.
Bengals DT John Thornton is not expected to be a June first salary cap cut.