Thursday Quick Hits

>>Bengals Release First Injury Report

(Orchard Park, NY)  — The Bengals are releasing an injury report ahead of their AFC Divisional Round clash with the Bills.  Alex Cappa, Tre Flowers and Jonah Williams did not participate in yesterday’s practice due to several lower body injuries.  DJ Reader also missed practice as he was given a rest day.  Eli Apple was a full participant after working through a neck injury.  The Bengals kick off against the Bills in Orchard Park Sunday afternoon.

>>49ers GM Comments on Carthon Hiring

(Nashville, TN)  — The 49ers general manager is commenting on the Titans’ hiring of Ran Carthon.  John Lynch was asked about his former front office executive joining Tennessee as the new GM and said, “he has tremendous people skills – you enjoy being around him.  He makes an organization better because of his attributes.”  Lynch also said he thinks Carthon will do great in his new role.  The former Niner executive was hired on Wednesday after the second round of interviews were conducted earlier in the week.