Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Chris Roling

Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah carted off with injury in AFC championship

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah left Sunday’s AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs on a cart with a lower-body injury in the first quarter.

Uzomah suffered the injury while trying to make a play on a ball intended for him from Joe Burrow, his second of two targets in the opening quarter.

One of the core pieces of the rebuild in the locker room, Uzomah had been enjoying a superb postseason. He had six catches for 64 yards and a score in the wild card round against the Raiders, then seven for 71 in the divisional round against the Titans.

In the immediate aftermath, Drew Sample will replace Uzomah. Over the long term, a serious injury could have ramifications into the 2022 season.

The team reported that Uzomah is doubtful to return on Sunday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.