Full-go Wednesday
Higgins (heel) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
The Bengals look to have their dynamic receiver tandem in position to play in the opener as Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase (knee) both practiced in full to begin the week. Higgins was slowed by a heel contusion earlier in September but is tracking towards being ready to begin the season. The Bengals will host the Buccaneers to kick off 2026.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Full participant Wednesday
Chase (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Tee Higgins
On track for Week 1
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday he "feels good" about Higgins' (heel) chances of playing Sunday against Tampa Bay, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
Trending toward playing Week 1
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday he "feels good" about Chase (knee) playing Sunday against the Bucs, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Tee Higgins
Suited up for practice
Higgins (heel) is in uniform for Monday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
Present at practice
Chase (knee) is in uniform for Monday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.
Samaje Perine
Backing up Brown
Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.
Joe Burrow
Optimistic heading into 2026
Burrow said on teammate Ja'Marr Chase's (knee) podcast that the quarterback has high hopes for the Bengals in 2026 after the team's offseason personnel changes, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports Thursday.
Ja'Marr Chase
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Chase (knee) was present but not suited up at Wednesday's practice, Gabi Sorrentino of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports.
Tee Higgins
No practice Wednesday
Higgins (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Gesicki
Poised to bounce back
Gesicki is slated to be the Bengals' top pass-catching tight end to begin the 2026 season.