Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone has faced a tough challenge after suffering a significant injury during a recent game. As fans await further updates on his condition, concerns grow about how this setback will affect his NFL season and the team’s performance.
Many are now wondering how the injury occurred and when Stone might return to the field. Here’s what we know so far.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone suffered a serious left leg injury during the fourth quarter of the team’s game against the Cleveland Browns (via Sports Illustrated).
The injury occurred when Stone collided with his teammate Vonn Bell. He was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg, indicating the injury’s severity. Before leaving the game, Stone recorded seven tackles, three of which were solo, and defended one pass. In his absence, Tycen Anderson is expected to step in as the Bengals’ free safety.
When will Geno Stone return to play NFL?
Currently, there is no clear timeline for Geno Stone’s return.
Given the severity of the injury, there is speculation that he could miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season. Stone is expected to undergo further evaluation to assess the full extent of the injury.
Stone, a standout for the Baltimore Ravens last season with seven interceptions, signed a two-year, $15 million contract with the Bengals in the offseason. His first season in Cincinnati has not been as productive, but he was improving. He recorded his first interception for the team in the same game where he sustained his injury.
The Bengals will face the Ravens again on November 7, a game Stone likely wanted to play in after some friendly trash talk with his former teammates. However, his availability is doubtful, creating a gap in the Bengals’ defense.