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Source: Bengals believe CB Chidobe Awuzie has ACL tear

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are expected to be without one of their top defensive players.

Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Monday's loss to the Cleveland Browns, a source confirmed to ESPN. Awuzie went down in the second quarter of the 32-13 loss at Cleveland and left the locker room using crutches, with a black protective brace on his right leg.

On Tuesday afternoon, Awuzie sent out a tweet that said "peace & love" and that "it's part of the game.