Overview
- Ja'Marr Chase returned to practice in full pads Thursday but remains in the NFL concussion protocol and has not been medically cleared to play.
- Tee Higgins did not participate in practice and worked on the rehab field for an adductor (groin) issue, leaving his status for Sunday uncertain.
- Coach Zac Taylor has called both receivers day-to-day and said he can still put together a game plan without either player if necessary.
- If one or both are inactive, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley are expected to see larger roles and rookie Colbie Young returned to full practice Thursday as a possible option.
- The Bengals are 2-2 and on a two-game losing streak, so the Week 5 decisions matter for momentum before their Week 6 bye and will be clarified by Friday’s practice and medical sign-off.