8 months of Eifert updates

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Hey gang.  I figured since the Tyler Eifert injury debate continues to rage on that I would compile every rotoworld update on the guy and place them chronologically in its own thread.  Perhaps this doesn't need its own thread, perhaps no one cares, but if we are going to pick on each other for being optimistic or pessimistic we should at least have the timeline of updates and news we've been fed since day one.  Maybe if we all look at them in order we can better determine how we feel about this situation and what level of hope we decide to have.  Enjoy.


Tyler Eifert suffered a foot injury in Sunday night's Pro Bowl game.
Source: bengals.com
Feb 1 - 12:24 AM

Tyler Eifert has been diagnosed with "just a sprained ankle."
Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Feb 2 - 4:31 PM

Bengals exercised the fifth-year option of TE Tyler Eifert.
Apr 13 - 2:59 PM

The Bengals "have made it clear" they plan to extend TE Tyler Eifert.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Apr 16 - 6:12 PM

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Jim Owczarski reports Tyler Eifert is expected to miss three months following a "minimal procedure" on his ankle.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
May 24 - 1:07 PM

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms Tyler Eifert (ankle surgery) is "in jeopardy" for Week 1.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
May 24 - 2:03 PM

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Tyler Eifert "could miss the first couple of games of the season" following Wednesday's ankle surgery.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
May 25 - 8:35 AM

Former NFL head team physician David Chao reports Tyler Eifert's ankle surgery requires 3-4 months recovery.
Source: David Chao on Twitter
May 25 - 9:58 AM

ESPN Bengals reporter Coley Harvey does not expect Tyler Eifert (ankle surgery) to be ready for Week 1.
Source: Mike Clay on Twitter
Jun 16 - 10:17 PM

In a Q&A on Bengals.com, director of personnel Duke Tobin indicated Tyler Eifert (ankle surgery) is likely to miss regular season games.
Source: bengals.com
Jul 10 - 5:24 PM

A league source told the Cincinnati Enquirer that Tyler Eifert's ankle rehab is "on schedule and progressing as planned."
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Jul 24 - 2:42 PM

Bengals placed TE Tyler Eifert (ankle surgery) on the active/PUP list.
Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Jul 26 - 3:43 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle, PUP) said he'll have his walking boot removed next week.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Jul 29 - 11:24 AM

Bengals.com doesn't expect Tyler Eifert (ankle surgery) back until "early in the regular season."
Source: bengals.com
Aug 4 - 10:24 PM

Tyler Eifert said he will attempt to jog Monday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in May.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Aug 22 - 12:16 PM

The Cincinnati Enquirer expects Tyler Eifert (ankle) to be "healthy the first few weeks of the season -- if not the opener in New York."
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Aug 26 - 12:58 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) is targeting Weeks 4-6 for his return, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Aug 26 - 2:06 PM

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis confirmed TE Tyler Eifert (ankle) will not practice this week.
Source: Jim Owczarski on Twitter
Sep 5 - 12:44 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Steelers.
Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Sep 14 - 12:05 PM

ESPN's Bob Holtzman reports it will still "be a few weeks" until Tyler Eifert (ankle) is able to play.
Source: ESPN
Sep 15 - 9:22 AM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) was on the field running routes before Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Source: Katherine Terrell on Twitter
Sep 18 - 11:28 AM

Bengals declared TE Tyler Eifert, QB Jeff Driskel, WR Cody Core, CB Chykie Brown, CB KeiVarae Russell, OL Christian Westerman, and DL DeShawn Williams inactive for Week 2 against the Steelers.
Sep 18 - 11:36 AM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.
Source: Paul Dehner on Twitter
Sep 21 - 11:34 AM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) is practicing again Thursday.
Source: Katherine Terrell on Twitter
Sep 22 - 11:44 AM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) is doubtful for Week 3 against the Broncos.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Sep 23 - 1:38 PM

TE - Bengals
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Friday that Tyler Eifert (ankle, doubtful) will be eased back into action once he's ready to play.
Sep 23 - 1:53 PM

Bengals declared TE Tyler Eifert, DT DaShawn Williams, OL Christian Westerman, CB KeiVarae Russell, WR Cody Core, CB Chykie Brown, and QB Jeff Driskel inactive for Week 3 against the Broncos.
Sep 25 - 11:36 AM

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis believes Tyler Eifert (ankle) is "close" to returning.
Source: Geoff Hobston on Twitter
Sep 26 - 3:20 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice.
Sep 26 - 5:40 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) said he is "still working through some things."
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Sep 27 - 10:31 AM

ESPN's Bob Holtzman reports Tyler Eifert (ankle) is expected to miss Week 4 against the Dolphin
Source: Bob Holtzman on Twitter
Sep 27 - 12:02 PM

Tyler Eifert (ankle) remained "limited" in Tuesday's practice.
Sep 27 - 3:10 PM

[Derrick]

Nicely done. Thanks. The beat goes on............and on.

[Sweetness]

So I think what we learned is most of the cincinnati writers don't really know whats going on and the ESPN reports generally have the real scoop.

[Brownshoe]

I think he will be back against the Cowboys. Hopefully he is close to 100% by the Patriots game because we will need him badly for that game. I had hope he would be back earlier than this, but realised he wasn't going to be back until week 5 (mostly because of TNF) because of the reports coming out around week 1.