We’ll have to wait a little longer to see Tyler Eifert make his on-field debut in 2016. The Bengals officially ruled out the tight end for Sunday’s contest against the Cowboys. 
Eifert missed the Bengals’ first four games of the season because of an ankle injury, and just as he was set to return this Sunday, a back problem came to the fore Wednesday to put his status in question. Various injuries have limited Eifert to just 28 of the Bengals’ 52 regular-season games since they drafted him 21st overall in 2013. The ex-Notre Dame star broke out last season with 52 catches and 13 touchdowns and the team was hoping to see more of the same from him this year.
Through four games, the Bengals are 2-2 with wins over the Jets and Dolphins and losses to the Steelers and Broncos. The Bengals will hope to get their best tight end back for Sunday Oct. 23 against the Browns, but nothing is guaranteed with Eifert at this point.
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Eh. They’re not really missing much. Yeah the guy was a 1st rounder but in reality he is (at best) a middle-tier TE. His production would go up though if he got to play with Rodgers, Brady, or Ben. Heck, add in Wentz and Newton. He won’t become a star unless he escapes Dalton’s mediocrity and gutless performances.
Do your homework Ravens last place…how is he a middle tier TE when he led all TE’s in TDs last year while missing 3 games. Not only did he lead all TE’s he was 1 TD from leading all receivers as well. So…your clueless on this subject. I don’t think Dalton hurt him too bad under the circumstances. I mean…a receivers goal or any offensive players goal is to score a TD on every drive and no TE did it more than him…the guy has injury concerns but he is top 2 or 3 TE when on the field, period. I normally overlook ignorance but in this case I had to speak up. Best wishes.