Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has unexpectedly been added to the final injury report for Week 8 leading up to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
His absence would significantly impact the Bengals’ offense, which has been revitalized in recent weeks following his return from a prior injury, as the team aims to reach a .500 record.
Tee Higgins Injury Update
Final Update: Tee Higgins has been ruled inactive, as confirmed by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Sources from Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer indicate that Higgins’ chances of playing are not optimistic. His addition to the injury report on Friday regarding a quadriceps issue put his participation in doubt.
An update from ESPN’s Dan Graziano on Saturday night revealed a sense of “pessimism” concerning Higgins’ ability to play.
Regarding Higgins’ recovery time, it remains uncertain. Throughout his career, he has dealt with various soft-tissue injuries, particularly to his hamstrings. The late emergence of this issue likely means he will be limited in snaps if he plays on Sunday, complicating his availability in the following weeks as well. However, it is expected that he will not be sidelined for more than four games, as that would necessitate a move to injured reserve.
Bengals Wide Receiver Depth Chart
The Bengals will rely on Ja’Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas, Trenton Irwin, Jermaine Burton, and Charlie Jones, with Iosivas and potentially rookie Burton stepping up if Higgins is unable to participate.