EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer will have his ailing elbow examined by a New York Mets team doctor.
Palmer said after the Bengals lost 26-14 to the New York Jets on Sunday that he would remain in New York to be examined by Dr. David Altchek. Palmer was designated as the third quarterback for the game behind Ryan Fitzpatrick and Palmer's brother Jordan, the second game this season he has missed with the elbow injury.
"I'll play whenever they give me clearance," said Palmer, who injured his elbow against the New York Giants three weeks ago, missed a game against the Browns, then played against Dallas last week. He said he had been told that his injury is the kind common to baseball pitchers, one reason he decided to consult Altchek.
The Bengals (0-6) and Detroit (0-5) are the NFL's only remaining winless teams. Houston and St. Louis both got their first victories on Sunday.
The Bengals host the Steelers next Sunday.
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