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Lewis stands by the team's medical evaluation in clearing Utecht.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Former Bengals tight end Ben Utecht hasn't played since suffering a concussion in training camp.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Utecht said it will be weeks before Cantu determines whether to clear him.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

"All I know," Utecht says, "is I was playing the next week."

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Utecht and his wife, Karyn, recently welcomed a baby girl, their first-born.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

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Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

"What's so tricky about this is it's so subjective," Utecht, a 6-6, 250-pound tight end, said during a phone interview last weekend.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Reached Wednesday night, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Utecht was cut because he doesn't fit into long-term plans that include third-round rookie Chase Coffman.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Utecht, released last month after being cleared by the Bengals 'neurologist, is in concussion limbo.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009

Utecht suggested another directive: Require players who have had head injuries to wear helmets designed to better protect against blows than older models.

Concussion limbo: Ben Utecht unsure of whether to return to NFL 2009