The Cincinnati Bengals gave up on Peter Warrick, cutting the former first-round pick Tuesday, the day NFL teams were required to get down to 65 players.

The move came a day after the injury-plagued Warrick asked to be released if the Bengals had written him out of their plans. He has played in only one preseason game because of injuries, failing to catch a pass.

Atlanta, meanwhile, dumped Peerless Price, another one-time top receiver. His problem was inefficiency and salary.

And Chicago cut quarterback Chad Hutchinson, who had been the starter for two games but was demoted to fourth string after two dismal showings in exhibition games.

The fourth overall pick in the 2000 draft, Warrick arrived in Cincinnati looking to transfer his magic from national champion Florida State to the bumbling Bengals. They failed to make the playoffs or have a winning season during his five years, and Warrick had only one notable season.

He caught 79 passes for 819 yards in 2003, carried 18 times for 157 yards, scored eight touchdowns and started looking like the shifty playmaker the Bengals thought they were drafting.

Warrick tore knee cartilage in mid-December 2003, had arthroscopic surgery and missed only one game. It was the start of leg problems that cost him his job and, eventually, his roster spot.

Wide receiver Peter Warrick (80) makes a catch in this 2003 file photo. Once thought to be potential star, Warrick was released Tuesday by the Cincinnati Bengals.

A small crack in a bone by the knee limited him to four games and 11 catches last season, his most exasperating in Cincinnati. He missed the minicamps and the start of training camp while the leg healed.

Warrick played in only one preseason game this year. Then, he sat out practices last week because of a tender hamstring.

“There is some disappointment involved in making this move,” coach Marvin Lewis said. “But I believe it’s in the best interests of the Bengals and Peter to go forward.”

The Bengals also placed starting safety Kim Herring on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury and signed safety Ifeanyi Ohalete, cut by Arizona, and former Green Bay linebacker Hannibal Navies.

The Falcons signed Price to a $37 million contract with a $10 million signing bonus after getting him from Buffalo in a 2003 trade that cost them a first-round draft pick.

Price was coming off a career season with the Bills, catching 94 passes for 1,252 yards and nine touchdowns in 2002 and was expected to give Michael Vick a go-to receiver.

But the move never worked out. Price had only 45 catches and three touchdowns last season.

Eagles

Defensive end Jerome McDougle, shot during a robbery attempt in July, will miss at least six weeks of the regular season. The Eagles placed McDougle and three other players on the non-football injury or physically unable to perform lists Tuesday. McDougle and safety/return man J.R. Reed were placed on the non-football injury list. Linebacker Greg Richmond and fullback Thomas Tapeh were placed on the physically unable-to-perform list.

Jets

John Abraham worked out for the first time since signing his $6.7 million tender as the franchise player Monday.

Giants

Eli Manning threw on the sidelines for the third straight day and said his sprained elbow continued to improve. He also confirmed he sent his MRI results to noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., to get a second opinion.

Rams

Cornerback Terry Fair, who was carted off the field because of a neck sprain Monday night, could be ready to play in the team’s opener. Fair was at the team facility Tuesday after spending the night in a Detroit hospital as a precaution.

Buccaneers

Charlie Garner’s reunion with Jon Gruden’s offense lasted three games. The former Philadelphia, San Francisco and Oakland running back was among 16 players released by Tampa Bay, the victim of a knee injury that sidelined him most of last season and didn’t allow him to compete for a job this summer.

Jaguars

Eight-year veteran linebacker Greg Favors was among eight players released by Jacksonville. Favors tied for the team high in sacks a year ago with 51â2, including a safety. Favors was moved to defensive end last season.

Colts

Indianapolis placed linebacker Kendyll Pope on the reserve-suspended for a league-imposed penalty. Colts coach Tony Dungy, citing confidentiality issues, declined to comment on the length or reason for the suspension.

Texans

Houston placed tight end Bennie Joppru, who tore a right knee ligament in May, on the physically unable-to-perform list and released two other players. Houston released fullback Jarrod Baxter and offensive tackle Garrick Jones.