Report: Tyler Eifert expected to miss multiple weeks with back injury

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert is expected to be out multiple weeks with a back injury, though he will not require surgery, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Eifert did not play Sunday in the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers after being a game-time decision with back and knee injuries. The fifth-year tight end has made just four catches for 46 yards this season. Since the 2014 season, Eifert has already missed 25 of 51 games due to injury.

For the Bengals, the loss could be devastating, as they have struggled to find offensive consistency through three weeks, losing every contest. By the time Eifert returns, the season could essentially be over.

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