Report: Bengals OT D'Ante Smith injures patella tendon

Field Level Media|published: 08/16/2024, 4:42pm EDT

Aug 21, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard D'Ante Smith (70) prior to the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle D'Ante Smith injured his patella tendon on Thursday and is likely out for the season, ESPN reported Friday.

Smith was carted off after suffering the injury during Cincinnati's joint practice Thursday with the Chicago Bears.

Roughly 10 minutes before Smith went down, Bengals running back Chris Evans tore his patella tendon. Evans, a fourth-year veteran, will miss the season.

Smith, 26, has appeared in three regular season games -- including one start -- for Cincinnati, which selected him out of East Carolina in the fourth round of the 2021 draft.

Smith was active for eight games last season but never saw playing time. He last appeared for the Bengals in the 2023 AFC Championship Game, according to the team's website.

Cincinnati's offensive line depth was already shaky after rookie first-rounder Amarius Mims strained his pectoral muscle, which will keep him out for several weeks.

The Bengals continue preseason play against the Bears in Chicago on Saturday.

--Field Level Media