Will play Sunday
Higgins (heel) will play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay after logging full practices Wednesday through Friday.
Ja'Marr Chase (knee) is also cleared to play, giving Joe Burrow plenty of firepower for the regular-season opener. Higgins seemed to stay healthy throughout spring and summer before missing a few practices with a heel contusion last week. He should be ready for his usual role come Sunday.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Good to go, no designation
Chase (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Tee Higgins
Full-go Wednesday
Higgins (heel) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.