Bengals Face Season-Ending Setback with Loss of Key Player

The Cincinnati Bengals faced more than just a third straight loss in their game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday night; they also suffered a significant injury.

Starting right tackle Trent Brown injured his knee during the Bengals’ 38-33 defeat at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Brown went down after awkwardly planting his leg while blocking in pass protection.

According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, tests confirmed that Brown has a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, requiring surgery and sidelining him for the rest of the season.

 

This injury is a major setback for the Bengals, who are already struggling with an 0-3 record. Brown had signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati in the offseason, worth up to $4.5 million, after three seasons with the New England Patriots.

Report: Bengals RT Trent Brown (knee) out for season – Blue Water Healthy  Living
Report: Bengals RT Trent Brown (knee) out for season – Blue Water Healthy Living

With Brown out for the year, the Bengals are expected to rely on rookie first-round pick Amarius Mims. Mims, a standout from Georgia, missed the first two games of the season due to a pectoral injury but made his NFL debut on Thursday night.

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