Bengals lose wide receiver A.J. Green for the season

Perennial pro-bowler placed on IR on Wednesday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green carries the ball in for a touchdown during their game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 13 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34-23. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green carries the ball in for a touchdown during their game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 13 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34-23. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

The hits just keep on coming for the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals today placed perennial Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green on injured reserve.

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Green re-aggravated a toe injury in Sunday’s 24-10 loss to Denver. Green initially injured his toe vs. Tampa Bay in Week 8 and missed three games. He returned Sunday but re-injured the toe in the second quarter.

Green finished the season with 46 receptions for 694 yards. He’s the 15th player the Bengals have had to put on IR this season.

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