Bengals’ Burfict sidelined after knee surgery

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Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will miss at least Sunday’s game against Jacksonville after undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Burfict had an arthroscopic procedure performed to have loose cartilage removed. The 2013 Pro Bowl selection was hurt during this past Sunday’s game against Baltimore, but played through the injury.

Lewis also said Burfict will most likely miss Cincinnati’s Week 10 game against Cleveland since it takes place next Thursday and will likely return for the Nov. 16 game against New Orleans.

Burfict, who signed a new four-year contract this summer after leading the team in tackles each of his first two seasons, missed two games earlier this year because of concussions and also hurt his neck two weeks ago against Indianapolis.

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