Cam Taylor-Britt injury update: Is the Bengals' CB likely to play in Week 16?

Cincinnati Bengals' rookie cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt suffered a shoulder injury in the side's Week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bengals defeated the Bucs in a match that saw two of the finest QBs in the NFL face off. The younger quarterback, Joe Burrow, came out on top against Tom Brady and thus kept up the Bengals' winning streak.

However, one of the few dour moments of the match was when Taylor-Britt suffered a left shoulder injury. The injury was bad enough that the Nebraska Cornhuskers alum was ruled out for the rest of the game. This couldn't have come at a worse time for Cincinnati, as they have lost several defensive players over the course of the season.

The injury looked like a bad one in real-time, but thankfully it may not keep him out of Week 16. Taylor-Britt has expressed optimism about his availability for his side's matchup against the New England Patriots.

How is Cam Taylor-Britt performing this season?

Cam Taylor-Britt is in his first season in the NFL. Taylor-Britt came into the league with a reputation for being a fierce competitor. This season has been largely about learning for the young cornerback, as he adjusts to the difference between pro football and college football.

The rookie cornerback was ruled out for the rest of his side's 34-23 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He contributed three total tackles in the game, with two being solo and the other being an assisted tackle. This is the fifth match in a row that Taylor-Britt has made three tackles for the Cincinnati Bengals, which is not bad for a rookie. Taylor-Britt will be hoping that his shoulder heals up quickly as their next game comes on Christmas Eve against the New England Patriots.

Cam Taylor-Britt is having a solid rookie season. He looks to be soaking up the experience, especially since he's been getting more snaps following the injury crisis at the Bengals.

This season, the rookie CB has recorded 42 total tackles (34 solos and eight assisted), one forced fumble in eight games.