Bengals injury report shows key players sidelined ahead of Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing significant injury challenges as they prepare for their Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins. Key wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase is out with a concussion and Tee Higgins is listed as DNP due to a groin and neck issue. Safety Bryan Cook is also sidelined, while Kyle Dugger remains week-to-week. Rookie Colbie Young returned to practice with limited participation, providing some positive news for the team. The final injury report later this week will be critical as the Bengals look to address their roster concerns before an upcoming bye week.
- •Bengals face injuries to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
- •Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger are also listed as DNP.
- •Rookie Colbie Young had limited participation in practice.
- •Injury report will be updated before the game against Miami.
- •Bengals have a bye week following the game.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals concerning injury updates show bye week can't come soon enough
"The Bengals are a mess on the injury report to start the week.
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