The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled to an inexplicable degree this season. Despite entering the season with Super Bowl aspirations, the Bengals find themselves at 4-8 with their playoff chances in dire straits.
As if the Bengals didn’t have enough to deal with, one of their star players is going to be away from the team on gamedays during their most important stretch of the season, according to one NFL insider.
“Bengals placed K Evan McPherson on injured reserve. Bengals new kicker will be Cade York” reported ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Bengals placed K Evan McPherson on injured reserve. Bengals new kicker will be Cade York.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 4, 2024
Given how much the Bengals’ defense has struggled this season, the team can hardly afford to lose such a crucial piece when it comes to putting points on the board. Fans reacted to the brutal news on social media.
“Terrible season for kickers in the AFC North not named Chris Boswell,” one fan said on Twitter.
“What’s causing the record number of injuries to kickers this season?” one fan wanted to know.
“How does Cade York keep getting job opportunities,” another fan asked.
“Bengals are done this year. Despite amazing season by Burrow,” one fan added after reading the news.
It’ll be interesting to see if the Bengals can make do without McPherson and make one last push at the playoffs.
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Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.