Overview
- Cincinnati confirmed the wide receiver is active Sunday after completing the NFL concussion protocol.
- Before clearance, the team sought additional reassurance with a visit to concussion specialist Dr. Micky Collins in Pittsburgh.
- Higgins was listed as questionable after two limited practices and a full session Friday, then received the green light on game day.
- The Bengals ruled out Joseph Ossai, Noah Fant and Charlie Jones, placed Kris Jenkins Jr. on injured reserve, and activated rookie Shemar Stewart.
- His return follows two protocol entries in the past month as Cincinnati closes a non-playoff season focused on health and roster evaluation.