It’s been known for a while that Andy Dalton will miss the big game in Denver. But the Bengals will also be down at least one, and perhaps two other important players:
Per #Bengals injury report – Tyler Eifert officially out for Monday. George Iloka doubtful. @FOX19
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) December 26, 2015
Eifert, of course, has had a breakout season as the next young rising tight end, but he has yet to be cleared from the concussion protocol. Iloka, on the other hand, has quietly had a strong season as his contract is on the verge of expiring. Losing such a safety could be troublesome for the Bengals.
The Broncos, of course, know all too well the danger of being down safeties. Denver’s final injury report has yet to be released, but for now, Lindsay Jones reports a little bit of good news on this front:
And in news from Broncos practice regarding healthier players: starting safeties TJ Ward and Darian Stewart both participated.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) December 26, 2015
When anyone gets word of the Broncos’ final report, please feel free to post it in the comments, or edit it into this post if you have the ability.
Meanwhile, as to Jones’s reference to “healthier” players, she also reports this news that, for anyone paying attention to the Broncos, should be no surprise:
Greetings from Dove Valley, where Peyton Manning's "big" workout this morning was just a throwing session that Kubiak watched.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) December 26, 2015
Do not expect any definitive statements on Manning's status (beyond being out vs. Cincy) based on this workout.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) December 26, 2015
UPDATE (1:20 PM MT):
Both TJ Ward and Darian Stewart are questionable for MNF vs. Cincy. Kubiak said both felt good about their practice on Saturday.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) December 26, 2015