Bengals rule out Green for WC game
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Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green will not play in Sunday's AFC Wild Card game against Indianapolis due to a concussion he sustained in the regular-season finale.
Green was not able to receive clearance from a neurologist, one of the steps needed to pass the NFL's concussion protocol for game participation.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of last Sunday's 27-17 loss at Pittsburgh, with the Bengals initially listing Green doubtful on Friday's injury report.
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Green led Cincinnati with 69 receptions, 1,041 receiving yards and six touchdown catches during the regular season. He also missed the Bengals' meeting with the Colts back in Week 7 due to a toe injury, with Cincinnati being dealt a 27-0 defeat without its top wideout available.