Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase participates fully in Wednesday practice
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase returned to full participation in practice on Wednesday, September 9. The veteran receiver had been sidelined while managing a knee injury that surfaced late in August. His return to the field signals his availability for the Bengals' upcoming season opener. Chase remains a central element of the Cincinnati offense, particularly in conjunction with quarterback Joe Burrow. Coaches and staff monitored his recovery progress through the final weeks of the offseason. Barring any setbacks in subsequent practice sessions this week, he is expected to suit up for the team's first regular-season contest.
- •Ja'Marr Chase practiced without limitations on Wednesday.
- •The receiver has been managing a knee issue since late August.
- •The Bengals prepare for their season opener this week.
- •Chase remains a key feature in the Cincinnati passing game.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why didn't Ja’Marr Chase practice on Friday?
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Ja'Marr Chase ready to play in Week 1
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Full practice for Ja'Marr Chase
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Ja'Marr Chase a full go Wednesday
"Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was a full participant in practice while dealing with a knee injury
"Ja’Marr Chase had a small break before Week 1 as the Bengals issued a final injury report.
"Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase set to play in opener after day off practice
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:02 PMWhy didn't Ja’Marr Chase practice on Friday?
Ja’Marr Chase had a small break before Week 1 as the Bengals issued a final injury report.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:48 PMJa'Marr Chase ready to play in Week 1
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase set to play in opener after day off practice
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:24 PMFull practice for Ja'Marr Chase
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase a full participant at practice Thursday
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:28 AMJa'Marr Chase a full go Wednesday
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was a full participant in practice while dealing with a knee injury
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