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Tee Higgins expects to play for the Bengals in Week 1

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Tee Higgins expects to play for the Bengals in Week 1

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is managing a heel contusion heading into the start of the regular season. Despite the injury, team sources indicated on Tuesday, September 1, that his status for the Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not a major concern. The receiver is expected to participate in the upcoming matchup as a key target for quarterback Joe Burrow. His availability remains a focal point for the Cincinnati passing attack. The team prepares for the contest with Higgins slated to play alongside Ja'Marr Chase.

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Status Watch

•Tee Higgins is currently dealing with a heel contusion.
•The injury is not considered a major concern for his Week 1 status.
•Higgins will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener.
•He remains a featured receiver for Joe Burrow in the Cincinnati offense.

Latest Updates

3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals Injury Update: Tee Higgins Misses Practice Amid Foot Issue
9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins should be good for Week 1

What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals are about a week and a half away from the start of their season, when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13th. With such little time before Week 1, it’s no secret that injury concerns are starting to add up for the Bengals.The latest injury concern is to wide receiver […] The post Bengals Injury Update: Tee Higgins Misses Practice Amid Foot Issue appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports