An MRI yesterday revealed Bengals QB Carson Palmer will not need surgery on his ailing right elbow. Palmer should be ready for offseason workouts with the Bengals. The 4-12 Bengals will need Palmer at near full strength next season if they want to turn around the organization, which took nearly half the season before winning their first game this year.

Tags: carson palmer, cincinnati bengals, elbow, football, injury, nfl, surger