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Bengals' Tee Higgins Expected to Return vs. Dolphins After Concussion Clearance

His status follows independent neurologist clearance with a secondary medical sign-off under league protocol.

Overview

  • Higgins is listed as questionable for Week 16 after two limited practices and a full session Friday, and he is likely to play, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  • Cincinnati will confirm his availability with the official inactives about 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
  • The wideout missed Week 13 with a concussion and sat Week 15 after a second head injury reported following the Bills game in Week 14.
  • The Bengals have other absences, with Joseph Ossai, Noah Fant, and Charlie Jones ruled out, while Joe Burrow practiced fully despite a knee issue.
  • Miami expects RB De’Von Achane to be available after full participation in practice.