Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas headed to IR with thumb injury
- On Wednesday, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced that wide receiver Andrei Iosivas underwent surgery for a torn thumb ligament and was placed on Injured Reserve.
- Iosivas sustained the injury during Cincinnati's Week 2 victory against the Houston Texans, with his final play occurring in punt coverage with 2:16 remaining in the game.
- The 27-year-old has totaled 1,049 yards on 87 receptions since joining the Bengals in 2023, though he recorded just three catches for 19 yards through two games this season.
- With the Injured Reserve designation, Iosivas must miss at least four games, though Taylor expects him to return within four to six weeks and Cincinnati holds one open roster spot.
- Taylor indicated the team will utilize various options to fill the void. " several guys that can step up," Taylor said, noting depth in the receiver and tight end rooms.
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