The Bengals are shutting down two of their brightest stars for the final game of the season. Tight end Tyler Eifert is headed to injured reserve one day after A.J. Green was told that he will not be taking the field again in 2016. The Bengals also announced that guard Clint Boling is being placed on IR. 
This has been a frustrating year for Eifert. Heading into the fall, many expected the tight end to elevate his game to a new level and help take attention away from Green. Unfortunately, he’s been banged up the whole way and his season ends with just eight games played thanks to his injured ankle and back. The Bengals are 5-9-1 after Saturday’s loss to Houston and one has to wonder if they would be playoff bound if they had Eifert healthy for the whole year.
The Bengals wrap up the season against the Ravens on New Year’s Day. As of this writing, they are slated for the No. 8 pick in the draft.
Disagree bout divert.. Great redzone option…. He’s lanky and not a great route runner ..injury concerns all ways…CJ Uzamah may be a great compliment
Every Bengal was a bust this season besides Andy… If Eifert is healthy he will be a great option for Andy dalton when Green and Bernard come back healthy. Also Another year of development from Boyd would help take pressure off Eifert.
–If the bengals were fully healthy there are too many options to give Eifert special coverage. That’s when he does his damage