Locked in opposite Chase
Higgins remains entrenched as Cincinnati's No. 2 wide receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
Higgins continues to form one of the NFL's top receiving tandems alongside Chase, with Andrei Iosivas still positioned as a capable No. 3 complement. The 27-year-old tallied a 79-1,034-9 receiving line across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, and with Joe Burrow healthy plus veteran backup Joe Flacco returning, Cincinnati's passing game appears well positioned entering 2026. Higgins inked a four-year, $115 million contract with the Bengals last offseason and will remain in a productive environment for the foreseeable future. Running back Chase Brown and tight end Mike Gesicki will also factor into the passing game, but Higgins and Chase are established as the clear top targets for Burrow.
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Joe Burrow
Adjusting to new offense
Burrow and the Bengals offense had its best day of training camp Sunday, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Chase Brown
Still growing as pass catcher
Brown has been taking some reps out wide at practice, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Shemar Stewart
Out several weeks
Stewart will miss several weeks due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Zac Taylor revealed Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19 Cincinnati reports.
Shemar Stewart
Carted off field with leg injury
Stewart was carted off the field after sustaining a left leg injury in Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Evan McPherson
Looking to build upon strong 2025
McPherson will again work as Cincinnati's primary kicker during the upcoming season following a bounce-back performance last year, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
Joe Burrow
Working under center more
The Bengals are spending more time working on their under-center offense more this offseason, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
Entrenched atop WR room
Chase remains the leader of Cincinnati's wide receiver corps alongside Tee Higgins, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
Chase Brown
Heads into contract year
As Brown approaches the final year of his rookie contract, he remains the Bengals' clear-cut top option at running back, John Sheeran of atozsports.com reports.
Joe Burrow
Agrees to contract restructure
Burrow agreed to a restructured contract Tuesday, creating $10 million in cap space for the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Joe Burrow
Continuity on O, more help on D
Burrow was present for the start of Cincinnati's voluntary offseason workouts Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.