The Cincinnati Bengals’ worst fears have been realized.
On Sunday, head coach Zac Taylor announced that standout defender DJ Reader is done for the season after tearing his quad vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
The Bengals have also lost rookie cornerback DJ Ivey to a season-ending ACL tear.
As for Ja’Marr Chase, the superstar wideout is day-to-day due to an AC joint sprain.
Zac Taylor says DJ Reader is out with a quad tear. DJ Ivey out with a left ACL tear. Ja'Marr Chase has an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.