Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: Bengals QB Palmer leaves practice with back spasms

CINCINNATI -- Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer left practice Thursday with back spasms but is expected to play against the Cleveland Browns.

Palmer, the top overall pick in last year's draft, has taken every snap in his first season running the offense. He developed back spasms Thursday during the first half of a practice that was closed to the media.

"He spent the second half in treatment," coach Marvin Lewis said. "We expect he'll be fine."

Palmer was listed as probable for a game Sunday against the Browns.

The Heisman Trophy winner didn't play in his rookie season, watching as Jon Kitna took every snap and won the league's Comeback Player of the Year Award. Kitna is the backup this season.

It's been a rough season for Palmer but he'll learn alot from it and be a much better QB next season.

yeah, he's definately the real deal in Cincy, hopefully this is just a little set back.

I think they need to work a bit on thier defense there...