The Cincinnati Bengals opened their Week 5 injury report with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both ruled out of practice as they prepare for a Sunday game against the Miami Dolphins. Chase is sidelined with a concussion, while Higgins is dealing with a combination of groin and neck issues, according to the Bengals’ first injury update of the week.
Safety Bryan Cook also did not participate in practice, continuing the Bengals’ struggles at the safety position this season. Coach Zac Taylor has previously described Cook’s status as week-to-week, a classification that now includes fellow defensive back Kyle Dugger, who also missed practice. These absences add to the defensive concerns heading into the Miami matchup and the team’s Week 6 bye.
Rookie wide receiver Colbie Young was a rare positive note, listed as limited on the injury report after a quicker-than-expected recovery. Taylor expressed some optimism about Young’s progress earlier in the week, though his full availability for the game remains to be seen.
The Bengals will update the injury report over the next two days, with the final listing before Sunday’s kickoff offering the clearest picture of who will be available. The timing is unfortunate, as the team faces a difficult stretch with several starters sidelined just before their bye week.
This week’s injury report lays bare the challenges facing Cincinnati’s offense and defense, with two of the team’s top wideouts and a starting safety all uncertain for the Miami game. The Bengals will need to adapt as they look to maintain momentum before their break.
According to Yahoo Sports.
