BREAKING: Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas Tears Ligament In Thumb & Will Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Andrei Iosivas is officially heading to injured reserve after suffering a torn ligament in his thumb, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced Wednesday. Iosivas underwent surgery Wednesday morning and will miss at least the next four games as he begins his recovery. Taylor also made it clear that the injury is not considered season-ending, although Iosivas is expected to miss more than the minimum four-game IR stint.

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The injury reportedly happened during Cincinnati’s Week 2 victory over the Houston Texans. Iosivas played in the game and finished with one catch for seven yards, but the severity of the thumb injury became clear after the game. Through Cincinnati’s first two games, he has three receptions for 19 yards.

This is an unfortunate setback for Iosivas, especially because he entered the season as Cincinnati’s third wide receiver and is currently in the final year of his rookie contract. Last season, he caught 33 passes for 435 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as a useful piece of the Bengals’ offense.

Now, Cincinnati will have to adjust its receiver rotation. With Iosivas unavailable, players such as Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers could see increased opportunities. Young is a rookie who has already made an appearance this season, while Meyers impressed during the preseason and has shown the ability to make plays when given opportunities.

For the Bengals, the good news is that Taylor does not believe this injury will end Iosivas’ season. The immediate concern is simply getting him through the surgery and rehabilitation process and back on the field when he is ready.

Cincinnati is currently 2–0 and preparing for its first AFC North matchup of the season against Pittsburgh. Losing a receiver who has been part of the regular rotation is another challenge for an offense that will now have to find ways to replace his snaps and production while he recovers.