Bengals Rookie Defender’s Injury Puts His Availability in Doubt

WHO:

bengals.com - Cashius Howell is a rookie defensive end/edge rusher from Texas A&M and the Bengals’ second-round pick. Cincinnati acquired Dexter Lawrence from the Giants and sent its first-round pick in the deal, making Howell the team’s top draft pick.

bengals.com - Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team has depth at edge rusher and expressed confidence in Shemar Stewart, last year’s first-round edge defender.

Heavy NFL - Zac Taylor said Howell had wrist surgery and indicated the injury was trending toward an injured-reserve designation.

WHAT:

bengals.com - Howell underwent wrist surgery after playing 27 snaps in Cincinnati’s 43–36 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. The Bengals subsequently placed him on the Reserve/Injured list with a wrist injury.

bengals.com - In seven games, Howell recorded six tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack. The article also reports five quarterback hits, nine pressures and no missed tackles through seven games.

bengals.com - Howell added a quarterback hit and a tackle for loss against Tennessee. Cincinnati did not initially place him on injured reserve, and Taylor did not provide a recovery timeline.

bengals.com - Stewart played six snaps against Tennessee and had three pressures/rushes and a pressure, according to the article; he had played 23 snaps over four games.

bengals.com - Taylor said, “We knew a day like this would come,” and said Howell’s injury would provide more opportunities for Stewart.

WHERE:

bengals.com - Howell was injured during Cincinnati’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

WHEN:

bengals.com - Howell underwent surgery Sunday night after the Titans game. The Bengals’ roster update states he was placed on injured reserve.

WHY:

bengals.com - Howell’s wrist injury led to surgery and his placement on the Reserve/Injured list.

HOW:

bengals.com - Cincinnati’s roster update identified Howell’s injury as a wrist injury and listed his seven-game totals as six tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.

Heavy NFL - Taylor said the team would continue testing Howell and assess how he moves around; the article said an injured-reserve placement was being considered.

The Bengals placed rookie edge rusher Cashius Howell on injured reserve after wrist surgery. Howell was hurt against Tennessee, ending his season after seven games. Coach Zac Taylor said Howell’s absence creates more opportunities for Shemar Stewart.