CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bengals corner Eli Apple will not play on Monday night against the Browns.
He was one of seven inactives the Bengals announced on Monday night 90 minutes before kickoff, the list includes — wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver Stanley Morgan, running back Trayveon Williams, defensive tack Josh Tupou along with offensive linemen D’Ante Smith and offensive Jackson Carman.
Chase (hip), Morgan (hamstring) and Tupou (calf) were all ruled out for the Browns game on Saturday, but Apple was listed as doubtful. Apple, who started all seven games this season, was limited in practice throughout the week with a hamstring injury.
The coaching staff decided last week to start getting reps for second-round draft pick Cam Taylor Britt, who spent the first month of the season on the injured reserve. Apple is one of four Bengals defenders who has played 400 snaps this season and has been a full-time starter since coming into the league in 2016.
DraftKings Sportsbook
STATES: OHIO PRE-REG
PRE-REGISTRATION
$200 BONUS
+ NEW USER OFFER AT LAUNCH
“In a perfect world you don’t want to be able to do that, but this is not a perfect world and we’re in a situation where you’ve got a young guy who had no preseason,” Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said, of rotating corners. “You’ve got to get him snaps at some point other than scout team reps, so yesterday was a perfect opportunity. That’s kind of how it all played out.”
Taylor Britt is in line to get his first-career start on Monday night. The Bengals selected the speedy Nebraska alum with the 60th overall pick in this year’s draft.
Think you know football? Play the cleveland.com Pro Picks Challenge for a chance to win prizes! Click here: cleveland.com Pro Picks Challenge
–
Get the latest Bengals merchandise: Here’s where you can order Cincinnati Bengals gear online, including jerseys, hoodies, T-shirts, hats and much more
If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700.
More Bengals coverage
Bengals vs. Browns: Predictions for the prime-time AFC North matchup
Bengals expect Trey Hendrickson and Logan Wilson to play against Browns
Bengals will not put Ja’Marr Chase on injured reserve
Trent Taylor, Bengals backup receivers prepare to step up in place of Ja’Marr Chase
How much does the Bengals’ offense change this week? Strictly Stripes podcast
Revealing the cleveland.com All-Ohio Team ahead of Bengals vs. Browns
Zac Taylor confirms Ja’Marr Chase will ‘miss some time’
Everything Zac Taylor said to reporters on Friday about Ja’Marr Chase’s injury: Transcript
Bengals defense charts new course at corner for Eli Apple, Cam-Taylor Britt
Bengals on high alert for Nick Chubb and his ‘video game super powers’
Bengals’ leap up the rankings on offense: By the numbers
Where the Bengals go from here with Ja’Marr Chase’s injury: Strictly Stripes podcast
Ja’Marr Chase is out, so Tee Higgins should step up to help fill the void for the Bengals
What the Bengals’ offense looks like without Ja’Marr Chase
Ja’Marr Chase out 4-6 weeks with hip injury, according to report
