Jermaine Gresham, Tyler Eifert should play; Terence Newman unlikely
Sep 16, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to have both of their starting tight ends today when they host the San Diego Chargers at 1:00 p.m. today.
Key questionables today: #Chargers WR Eddie Royal (toe), #Bengals TEs Jermaine Gresham (hamstring), Tyler Eifert (neck) all expected to play
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2014
Jermaine Gresham and Tyler Eifert are both “expected” to play after being listed as questionable on the final injury report.
Rapoport also reported on the NFL Network’s Gameday First show that starting cornerback Terence Newman isn’t expected to play, leaving Dre Kirkpatrick to get that start.