Bengals list Chase, Higgins, and Stewart as full participants on injury report
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals released their first injury report of the 2026 season on September 9, listing wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins alongside edge rusher Shemar Stewart as full participants. Each player is managing injuries, with Chase and Stewart dealing with knee issues and Higgins nursing a foot injury. Despite their inclusion on the report, head coach Zac Taylor indicated optimism regarding the availability of both Chase and Higgins for the team's upcoming season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. The outlook for Stewart remains more uncertain following his limited participation during training camp due to his knee injury. Taylor stated it is possible the second-year defensive end could play in Sunday's game, though he did not commit to a final decision. The Bengals host the Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET to start the 2026 campaign.
- •Bengals listed Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Shemar Stewart as full participants on the injury report.
- •Chase and Stewart are managing knee injuries, while Higgins is recovering from a foot injury.
- •Head coach Zac Taylor expressed optimism that Chase and Higgins will play against Tampa Bay.
- •The status of Shemar Stewart for the September 13 opener remains uncertain.
- •Cincinnati hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the first game of the 2026 season.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Shemar Stewart doubtful, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins set to play Week 1
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Here's where injured Bengals stand on first injury report of 2026
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Shemar Stewart listed as full participants on Wednesday
"While Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Wednesday that defensive end Shemar Stewart was more uncertain to play in Sunday's season opener than receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the injury report indicates more optimism.
"The Bengals are unlikely to have defensive end Shemar Stewart for Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers, but the rest of their 53-man roster is healthy to play — including receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
"Ja'Marr Chase (knee), Tee Higgins (foot) and Shemar Stewart (knee) were all listed on the first injury report of 2026 for Cincinnati.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:26 PMShemar Stewart doubtful, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins set to play Week 1
The Bengals are unlikely to have defensive end Shemar Stewart for Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers, but the rest of their 53-man roster is healthy to play — including receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:09 PMHere's where injured Bengals stand on first injury report of 2026
Ja'Marr Chase (knee), Tee Higgins (foot) and Shemar Stewart (knee) were all listed on the first injury report of 2026 for Cincinnati.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:05 PMJa'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Shemar Stewart listed as full participants on Wednesday
While Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Wednesday that defensive end Shemar Stewart was more uncertain to play in Sunday's season opener than receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the injury report indicates more optimism.
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