Associated Press
GEORGETOWN, Ky. —The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t sure how long running back Brian Leonard will miss because of an injured left foot.
Brian Leonard’s foot injury might not be so bad.
Leonard hurt the foot during a 16-7 loss to Dallas in the Hall of Fame game on Saturday. Leonard, the Bengals’ top pass-catching threat out of the backfield, initially feared he had torn ligaments and might have to miss the season.
Coach Marvin Lewis said on Wednesday that he’s optimistic Leonard will be able to play at some point during the season. He said it will be a couple more weeks before the team has a better idea how long it will take to heal.
“There’s nothing that says he would be out for the year or on (injured reserve), so we’ll go from there,” Lewis said.
Leonard led the Bengals’ running backs with 30 catches last season, 19 of them on third down.
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