Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals TE Eifert leaves game against Steelers with concussion

Published Dec. 13, 2015 2:08 p.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

foxsports

Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert left Sunday's game in the first half with a concussion and he will not return. 

Eifert appeared to take a big hit at the end of a 24-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter. Eifert also missed last week's win over Cleveland after suffering a pinched nerve in his neck the previous Sunday. 

The drive proved to be a devastating one for the Bengals. Quarterback Andy Dalton threw an interception two plays later, and then suffered a thumb injury making the tackle on Steelers lineman Stephon Tuitt. Dalton was ruled out for the game and was spotted on the sideline wearing a hard cast on his throwing hand.

Eifert entered the day with a league-leading 12 receiving touchdowns. 

Safety George Iloka also left in the first half after aggravating his groin injury.

share

Get more from Cincinnati Bengals Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

Cincinnati Bengals

National Football League