Jacob Parrish leaves Buccaneers game against Bengals with apparent chin injury

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Jacob Parrish leaves Buccaneers game against Bengals with apparent chin injury
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jacob Parrish suffered an injury during the second quarter of the Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. The incident occurred during a tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, where Higgins' heel appeared to make contact with Parrish's chin. Parrish remained on the ground briefly after the play concluded but walked off the field under his own power. The Buccaneers entered the matchup with several players already listed as inactives, including Sean Tucker, Jalen McMillan, and Justin Skule. To manage roster depth, Tampa Bay elevated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu and running back Josh Williams from the practice squad prior to kickoff. The team has not yet provided a formal update on the severity of the injury or Parrish's status for the remainder of the contest.

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  • Jacob Parrish suffered an apparent chin injury during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium.
  • The injury occurred while Parrish was attempting to tackle Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins.
  • Parrish left the field under his own power following the contact.
  • Tampa Bay elevated Ifeatu Melifonwu and Josh Williams from the practice squad for the game.
  • The Buccaneers were already missing several players due to injury, including Sean Tucker and Jalen McMillan.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DB Jacob Parrish suffered an apparent injury during the team's NFL Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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