Bengals CB Trae Waynes has surgery on chest muscle

Posted August 17, 2020 7:00 am

By The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals' head coach Zac Taylor, center, talks with his team after an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) The Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes had surgery Monday for a torn pectoral muscle, a significant setback to a defense in transition.

The Bengals signed Waynes to a three-year deal as a free agent from Minnesota, a key part of their defensive overhaul. Waynes was expected to start along with William Jackson III, but now has a long recovery ahead.

The Bengals released former first-round pick Dre Kirkpatrick after a 2-14 season and reconfigured their secondary. They also took quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick.

'œWe'll let that process play out,'ť coach Zac Taylor said after practice, declining to say when Waynes might be ready to play again.

Receiver A.J. Green sat out the end of practice after tweaking a leg muscle. Taylor said it was precautionary. The Bengals used their franchise tag on Green, who missed all last season with an ankle injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow grips a ball while he stands on the field prior to an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green makes a catch during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) The Associated Press

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