Bengals' potential No. 2 back put on IR with ACL tear

[Charger]

Rookie tailback Kenny Irons, a second-round draft choice who was vying for the No. 2 job behind Cincinnati Bengals starter Rudi Johnson, was placed on injured reserve Friday, ending his debut season.

The former Auburn star tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee in Thursday's preseason opener and will require surgery. The Bengals said they expect Irons to recover fully and rejoin the team for next spring's offseason program.

Irons, 23, limped off the field following a 7-yard gain against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. It was his fourth rushing attempt of the contest and, in all, he gained 16 yards on the ground. The 49th player chosen overall in this year's draft, Irons had been one of the Bengals' standouts in training camp.

In last week's intrasquad scrimmage, Irons carried 10 times for 64 yards.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2968878

[Rudi]

I hate the pre-season.

[November Raine]

As if Rudi didn't carry the ball too much last year, lets see if he can carry it even more. I almost feel bad for him, but lots of carries + production = "mega bucks"

[Charger]

As if Rudi didn't carry the ball too much last year, lets see if he can carry it even more. I almost feel bad for him, but lots of carries + production = "mega bucks"

Well the Chiefs dont agree.

[November Raine]

lol true that

[Rush23]

Awful news. That sucks, I have always been a big fan of Kenny Irons since he was at Auburn. Good running style, too bad he had to go to such a shitty team.

[Vertebrae]

Not nearly as bad as losing your starting DT on a struggling rush-defense...but this is also brutal stuff.