The Bengals' revamped offensive line got even more revamped before Sunday's Paul Brown Stadium game against the Titans when left guard Michael Jordan (illness) became the fourth starter to be sidelined since the second quarter of last week's game. It is not Covid related.
That means second-year man Shaq Calhoun makes his first Bengals start in his place and the eighth of his career while rookie Hakeem Adeniji and sophomore Fred Johnson make their first NFL starts at left and right tackle, respectively, and Billy Price makes his first start at center since the finale of his 2018 rookie season.
Next guard up is Quinton Spain, just signed to the practice squad Friday and elevated with Calhoun Saturday. Not eligible because of Covid testing protocols is guard-center B.J. Finney after he arrived Wednesday in the Carlos Dunlap deal with Seattle.
Also inactive is wide receiver John Ross III for the fifth time in six games, as well as running back Joe Mixon (foot). Inactive kicker Austin Seibert joins the injured offensive linemen: tackles Jonah Williams (stinger) and Bobby Hart (knee), as well as center Trey Hopkins (concussion) and now Jordan.
Mixon misses his second straight start and it's a tough one in Sunday's assignment against defending NFL rushing champion Derrick Henry on a day weather reports had been updated for 15 to 25 mile-per-hour winds out of the west to northwest , along with several gusts of 35 to 40 on a 53-degree day. The temperature is supposed to dip toward the low 40s during the game.
Gameday photos as the Cincinnati Bengals host the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow reacts as he leaves the field following the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cincinnati. Through the halfway point, top overall draftee Burrow and No. 6 selection Justin Herbert of the Chargers drew mentions as candidates for offensive rookie. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Cincinnati Bengals' Mackensie Alexander (21) celebrates as he leaves the field following of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-20. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow reacts as he leaves the field following of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-20. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) runs against Tennessee Titans' Kevin Byard (31) and Chris Jackson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) dives in for a touchdown while being tackled by dTennessee Titans' Jayon Brown (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Chris Jackson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) goes in for a touchdown while being tackled by Tennessee Titans' Jayon Brown (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis (84) makes a touchdown reception against Cincinnati Bengals' LeShaun Sims (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Tennessee Titans' A.J. Brown (11) makes a touchdown reception against Cincinnati Bengals' Mackensie Alexander (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) celebrates rushing for a touchdown with Hakeem Adeniji (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) makes a catch against Tennessee Titans' Kenny Vaccaro (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs against Tennessee Titans' Chris Jackson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Giovani Bernard looks to the sky after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) motions a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Jessie Bates (30) celebrates an interception with LeShaun Sims (38) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals' Samaje Perine (34) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs out of the tackle of Tennessee Titans' Jadeveon Clowney (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Jayon Brown (55) and Chris Jackson (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Christian Covington (99) and Vonn Bell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals' Jessie Bates (30) intercepts a pass intended by Tennessee Titans' A.J. Brown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against Tennessee Titans' Jayon Brown (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (19) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Fans watch as teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals fans watch before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Jessie Bates makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins makes a catch before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals running back Samaje Perine is surrounded by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.
