Overview
- Reporters did not see Ja’Marr Chase during the media-access portion of a Bengals practice, prompting follow-up from local beat writers.
- Cincinnati’s official injury report later listed Chase as a non-participant with a designation that he was resting an ankle rather than suffering a new, confirmed injury.
- NFL insider Ian Rapoport and multiple outlets characterized the day off as a veteran rest and described the situation as far less worrisome than it first appeared.
- Chase recently returned from a concussion and is a central part of the Bengals’ offense, so any missed practice draws extra scrutiny even when described as rest.
- For now, coverage says Chase appears likely to play in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans but his status will be verified on the team’s game-week reports before kickoff.