Bengals Rule Out All-Pro Defender, List Ex-Patriots Tight End Questionable Before Week 12
The New England Patriots still don’t know whether they’ll be facing Joe Burrow or Joe Flacco on Sunday in their Week 12 matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals did, however, rule out All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson on Friday and are listing former Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki as questionable.
“Trey Hendrickson will be out, Mike Gesicki questionable, Samaje Perine doubtful. #Bengals,” freelance Bengals writer Laurel Pfahler posted on X.
The news on Hendrickson isn’t surprising, as the edge rusher was listed as doubtful on Monday due to a hip injury. The 30-year-old hasn’t played since Week 8 because of the issue.
Gesicki, who played the 2023 season with New England, was cleared to return to practice on Wednesday.
The former second-round pick has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral ailment.