ON THE FALCONS BEAT
Bengals’ Eifert leaves with horrific injury
Tyler Eifert of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Sept 30, 2018Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert left the game against the Falcons after suffering a horrific lower right leg injury early in the third quarter.
After his fourth catch, Eifert had his leg immobilized and he was carted off the field.
Eifert knew he was hurt immediately after being tackled by Falcons linebacker De’Vondre Campbell.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
