Tyler Eifert status in doubt for Week 5 after setback
The Cincinnati Bengals are still waiting on Tyler Eifert to make his season debut, and it sounds like they may have to keep waiting.
The Bengals tight end suffered a new injury this week according to a report. Eifert reportedly was limping noticeably on Monday and did not practice Wednesday.
Even though Eifert was expected to make his season debut in Week 5, his status is now said to be uncertain.
CIN TE Tyler Eifert suffered setback at practice this week, not practicing today, status now uncertain, sources tell @Kat_Terrell and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2016
Bengals TE Tyler Eifert did not reinjure his ankle, per team source. Suffered different injury now being evaluated.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2016
Eifert had an ankle operation in May to repair a loose ligament, and the surgery was expected to keep him out 3-4 months. We’re now beyond that four-month territory.
Eifert’s absence has been rough for the Bengals. The team is struggling in the red zone and clearly missing Eifert, who caught 13 touchdowns in 13 games last season.
