The Cincinnati Bengals are getting hit with some tough injury news, as the team tries to find answers on defense. Cincinnati is placing rookie lineman Cashius Howell on injured reserve, per ESPN.
This is not great news for the Bengals. The squad is 5-2 on the season and trying to keep up with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North. Cincinnati has also won three straight games.
Howell has made an impact this season. He injured his wrist recently and had to have surgery.
Article Continues Below“Howell, a rookie out of Texas A&M University, has played all in seven games this season and totaled six tackles with two TFLs and one sack,” the team announced.
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