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Bengals Put Mike Gesicki on IR as Trey Hendrickson Questionable for Steelers

Cincinnati plans to elevate Noah Fant and Drew Sample at tight end with rookie Shemar Stewart cleared to play.

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates against the Kansas City Chiefs after a play during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Will Shemar Stewart play against the Steelers? Cincinnati Bengals give major update
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Overview

  • The Bengals placed tight end Mike Gesicki on injured reserve with a pectoral injury, sidelining him for a minimum of four games with the earliest return projected around Week 12.
  • Tanner Hudson was ruled out for Thursday with a concussion, leaving Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy to handle most of the tight end work.
  • All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is listed as questionable with a hip injury after not practicing this week, with his game status to be set near kickoff.
  • Defensive coordinator Al Golden said rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart will "see a lot of action" against Pittsburgh in his first game since a Week 2 ankle injury.
  • Cincinnati enters Thursday at 2-4 on a four-game losing streak without injured starter Joe Burrow, with Joe Flacco recently taking over at quarterback for the prime-time game at Paycor Stadium.