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Tyler Eifert suffers broken ankle and will have surgery; posts heartfelt message on Twitter

Just as his season was taking off, Tyler Eifert is out for the rest of 2018.

The Bengals tight end suffered a broken ankle vs. the Falcons that will require surgery, according to Adam Schefter.

Bengals’ TE Tyler Eifert broke his ankle and is expected to undergo surgery, per source. Another tough-luck season has is over for Eifert.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2018

Eifert has since posted an emotional message on Twitter:

With Eifert playing under a one-year deal this season, Eifert’s career in Bengals stripes may have ended on the Atlanta turf.