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Bengals Face Setbacks: Gesicki Out, Hendrickson Day-to-Day

10/14/2025

Summary

Bengals Suffer Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki will miss an extended period due to a pectoral injury from the Packers loss.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Gesicki will miss the Steelers game on October 16.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is day-to-day with a back injury.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims is expected to be available.
The Cincinnati Bengals hold a 2-4 record.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's concussion crisis intensified after the 2011 season, prompting stricter protocols due to a reported 12% rise in player injuries, particularly concussions. This followed years of criticism over the league's handling of head injuries, highlighted by the discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former players. Today, teams like the Cincinnati Bengals continue to face challenges managing player injuries, impacting their performance.

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Bengals Suffer Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki will miss an extended period due to a pectoral injury from the Packers loss.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Gesicki will miss the Steelers game on October 16.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is day-to-day with a back injury.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims is expected to be available.
The Cincinnati Bengals hold a 2-4 record.

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