Bengals RB Samaje Perine Suffers High-Ankle Sprain, Faces Multi-Week Absence

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine sustained a high-ankle sprain during the Week 9 loss to the Bears, according to Head Coach Zac Taylor, who categorized his status as "week to week." While Perine will have a Week 10 bye, high-ankle sprains frequently sideline players for four or more weeks, suggesting he could miss significant time beyond the bye. His prolonged absence is expected to create a substantial opportunity for fellow running back Chase Brown, who saw increased usage in Week 9 after Perine's injury.