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CINCINNATI -- Vontaze Burfict was a non-entity during preseason, not even getting on the field while the Bengals figured out how theyll do without him. Now that hes gone on a three-game suspension, they wont talk about him, either.The Bengals put their combustible linebacker on the suspension list Saturday as part of their moves to get down to the 53-man roster limit. Burfict got a three-game suspension from the NFL following his hit to receiver Antonio Browns head during Cincinnatis playoff meltdown against the Steelers last season.Coach Marvin Lewis didnt play him during the preseason, allowing the defense to get accustomed to his absence. Lewis abruptly cut off questions about the linebacker on Saturday during a conference call after the team made its roster moves.Were not going to discuss what Vontaze can and cant do, Lewis said. Were not going to talk about anything to do with Vontaze. Hes no longer on the team right now.Burfict missed the first six games last season while recovering from knee surgery. He started the final 10 regular-season games, plus an 18-16 playoff loss to the Steelers. Burficts hit to Browns head on an incomplete pass drew a personal foul that moved the Steelers into range for the winning field goal. The NFL suspended him for that hit and several others during his career that drew fines.Cincinnati allowed the second-fewest points in the league last season and brought back the majority of the unit.The Bengals placed defensive tackle Marcus Hardison on injured reserve with a shoulder injury on Saturday as part of its moves to reach the roster limit. They have a couple more moves yet to make with injured players.They kept running back Cedric Peerman and rookie cornerback William Jackson III on the roster for now. Peerman is their top special teams player -- he made the Pro Bowl last season -- and is expected to recover from a broken left forearm. Jackson, their top draft pick, tore a pectoral muscle but could be healthy enough to play during the season.Teams can designate an injured player who is eligible to return after eight weeks if hes cleared medically.We feel that William Jackson and Ced Peerman, from what weve been told, have an opportunity to possibly come back at some point during the season, so were going to try to keep that option open for us, Lewis said.Hardison was a fourth-round pick last year, when he was slowed by a knee injury and wasnt active for games. He was hoping to earn a spot in the Bengals line rotation, but suffered a shoulder injury during the third preseason game.Its a shame when a guy has to go through that two years in a row, Lewis said.Cincinnati released veteran cornerback Chykie Brown and waived 18 players, most of them rookies.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFLUSWNT Pro Shop . Datsyuk will miss Tuesdays game against New Jersey and could be sidelined longer, while Cleary will likely miss at least the next three games. Its been an injury-plagued season for Datsyuk, who has suited up for just 39 games. Cheap USWNT Jerseys . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. https://www.cheapuswnt.com/ .H. -- Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Stitched USWNT Jerseys .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said after all of these years in the NBA hes still amazed at some of the things LeBron James does. Wholesale USWNT Jerseys .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras.COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- FC Porto missed a chance to guarantee its place in the knockout stages of the Champions League after being held to a 0-0 draw in Group G by FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.The Danes can advance in the second spot if Porto only draws against Leicester in the last round and Copenhagen beats last-placed Brugge. Both teams would be on nine points with Copenhagen having a better head-to-head record.Copenhagen started aggressively with Benjamin Verbic looking dangerous, while Ludwig Augustinsson and Andrija Pavlovic had shots blockedd.dddddddddddd For Porto, Andre Silva and Diogo Jota also threatened.After halftime, Copenhagen lost the initiative, allowing Portos Maximiliano Pereira, Silva, Jesus Coruna and Jota to keep goalkeeper Robin Olsen busy.It was always going to be a tough task for Porto with Copenhagen now unbeaten at home for 33 matches over 15 months.The third-placed team out of the two clubs is guaranteed a spot in the Europa League. ' ' '