The worst fears the Cincinnati Bengals had regarding A.J. Green’s hamstring injury may not be coming to pass.
According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Green’s injury is being characterized as a strain, and it will likely keep him out for a few weeks.
#Bengals got some good news on WR AJ Green. Source says he’s probably out a few weeks. No surgery. Calling it a strain (small tear).
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2016
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, meanwhile, confirmed that the team expects Green back before the season ends.
Lewis: Green moving better than even he expected today. He will be back by the end of the year.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) November 21, 2016
The initial fear was that Green’s season was over. Missing him for a few weeks is not optimal, but it’s a lot better than the alternative.
