(This story was updated to add new information.)
The Cincinnati Bengals will lose a key piece of the offense for the remainder of the season in the wake of that Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Breakout rookie tight end Erick All Jr., who left the game with a knee injury and didn’t return, is feared to have torn his ACL, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
All, who tore his ACL in the same knee in October of 2023, fell in the draft to the Bengals in the fourth round this year due to medical concerns. But he quickly worked into the mix this summer.
Quickly, meaning he immediately carved out playing time for himself in specific packages because of his ability as a receiver and blocker — and due to how quickly he developed trust with Joe Burrow.
Now, the Bengals have a pretty big hole in the offense where All had dominated. With Drew Sample more of a blocker and Mike Gesicki a downfield threat, the Bengals lose some of their effectiveness in two-tight end looks and others.
With All out, the team will lean more on the likes of Tanner Hudson while attempting to run the same offense.
Update: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Monday that All suffered a torn ACL.
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