Bengals suffer major blows as D'Ante Smith and Chris Evans both expected to miss the season

Alex Parker

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Bengals' D'Ante Smith and Chris Evans to miss entire season with patella tendon injuries.

Why it matters: The Bengals' offensive line depth takes a hit as they lose D'Ante Smith and running back Chris Evans for the season.

  • This could potentially impact their performance and ability to protect quarterback Joe Burrow.

What's new: D'Ante Smith suffered a patella tendon injury during a joint practice with the Bears, while Chris Evans also tore his patella tendon in the same session.

Yes, but: The exact nature of Smith's injury will be confirmed after MRI results.

  • The team will have to rely on other players to step up in their absence.

What to watch: With rookie Amarius Mims out with a strained pectoral muscle and veteran Trent Brown dealing with back tightness, the Bengals' offensive line is facing challenges in terms of depth and stability.

What's next: The Bengals are expected to sit their starters in the upcoming preseason game against the Bears to avoid further injuries.

  • They will have a joint practice with the Colts next week before their final preseason game.

The bottom line: The loss of D'Ante Smith and Chris Evans is a setback for the Bengals, highlighting the importance of depth and injury prevention in the preseason.

  • The team will need to adjust and find suitable replacements to fill the void left by these key players.
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