Eifert out again, two other Cincinnati Bengals downgraded

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert missed his second consecutive practice today with a back injury that is expected to prevent him from making his season debut Sunday in Dallas.

Also sitting out Thursday were starting right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi (illness), offensive lineman Jake Fisher (back) and wide receiver James Wright (hamstring).

The Fisher and Wright absences were downgrades after both were limited Wednesday. If they are unable to play Sunday, it could open the door for a couple of rookies to make their NFL debuts. Offensive lineman Christian Westerman and wide receiver Cody Core have been game-day inactives for the first four games.

Four other players were limited for the second consecutive day – running back Jeremy Hill (chest), left guard Clint Boling (shoulder), safety Shawn Williams (thigh) and running back Rex Burkhead (hamstring).

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