Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins among six players absent from practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals had six players miss practice on Wednesday, including top wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase is dealing with a concussion while Higgins is managing groin and neck injuries sustained during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. Their absence left the team with only three healthy wide receivers available for the game. Additionally, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, linebacker Swayze Bozeman, safety Bryan Cook, and safety Kyle Dugger were also absent. While others like safety Jordan Battle and offensive guard Dalton Risner were limited in practice, defensive tackle B.J. Hill was a full participant.
- •Six Bengals players miss Wednesday's practice.
- •Ja'Marr Chase has a concussion.
- •Tee Higgins is recovering from injuries.
- •Bengals have only three healthy wide receivers available.
- •B.J. Hill participated fully in practice.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins among six Bengals out of practice
"The Bengals had six players miss Wednesday's practice.
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