Palmer rests; TE hurt

GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Tight end Sean Mulcahy was injured this morning and taken from a practice field in an ambulance.

At the same time, quarterback Carson Palmer was not practicing. He was inside working out with strength and conditioning coaches in what was a pre-planned break from practice.

Emergency mecidal technicians placed Mulcahy on a backboard, immobilized him and did not remove his helmet. He was taken to the University of Kentucky trauma center, some 12 miles away.

Initial reports from the Bengals medical staff are encouraging, Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said. Still, there is nothing definite.

Mulcahy is 6-feet-5, 260 pounds and a rookie free agent from UConn.

The Bengals are halfway through their morning practice.