Bengals list Chase, Higgins, and Stewart as full participants on injury report

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.

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