CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals will be without one of their important pass catchers as they have placed tight end Mike Gesicki on injured reserve.

Gesicki suffered a pectoral injury in Sunday’s 27-18 loss to the Packers.

On Monday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor not only ruled out Gesicki for Thursday night’s crucial matchup against the AFC North rival Steelers, but he told reporters Gesicki will be out for “a while.”

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