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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase told the media after going down in Tuesday's practice that he hyperextended his knee but could play if there were a game tomorrow.

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase suffered an apparent left knee injury in Tuesday's practice. Here's the video of Chase going up for a pass, coming down awkwardly, and then immediately grabbing at his knee. Chase limped to the sidelines under his own power, got checked by trainers, and remained out on the field. So it seems like he dodged a serious injury, but we'll update his status when we know more.

Bengals Edge Shemar Stewart hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday's practice. HC Zac Taylor said Thursday that the second-year player will miss "several weeks" but should return "sooner than later," according to Bengals beat reporter Mike Petraglia.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Texas TE Jack Endries in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Endries committed to Cal in the same class as Fernando Mendoza, with Cal the only Power-4 offer for either player. After a 2022 redshirt, Endries emerged as a 2023 starter. He went 35-407-2, playing with three different QBs. When Mendoza took over full time, Endries erupted going 56-623-2. An athletic move TE, Endries played 46.9%

of his snaps from the slot. Among the 27 TEs invited to the NFL Combine, Endries ranked eighth in 2025 aDOT (8.2), and 19th in team market share of receiving yards (12.8%). He ranked 20th in 2025 receiving yards per team pass attempt (0.97) and last in receiving yards per route run (1.07). He is currently 22 years old.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Georgia WR Colbie Young in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. A no-star recruit out of high school, Young started his college career at Lackawanna. After posting a 24-472-9 line in 2021, he made a big step up in class at Miami. Young made an immediate impact there, leading the Canes with 5 receiving scores and ranking second on the team with 367 receiving yards in 2022. He finished third in catches (47), yards (563), and TDs (5) as a sophomore. Young then transferred to Georgia, where his career got off track. He was suspended from the team and missed the final 9 games of 2024 after being arrested for battery and assault. (Young eventually pled no contest to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct and received 12 months probation.) Then he missed six games this past year with a fractured left fibula. When he was on the field, Young averaged just 2.8 catches and 39.0 yards per game. He at least averaged a career-best 2.30 yards per route last year. Young goes 6’5, 218 pounds with deceptive speed and quickness. His route running needs work, but the size and early-career production make Young worth monitoring.

Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell landed with the Bengals in the second round of the draft. Howell spent three years at Bowling Green before two seasons with the Aggies. He tallied career highs in sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (14.0) in his final campaign.

The Giants are trading DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this year's draft. That means the Giants will be picking fifth and 10th. Lawrence recently requested a trade and indicated his desire to leave was not just about money. Multiple reports say, however, that the 28-year-old will be getting a contract extension from Cincinnati.

Bengals RB Chase Brown tallied 22 carries, 101 yards, and 2 TDs in Sunday’s blowout win over Arizona. Brown caught all 3 of his targets for 40 yards. The 25-year-old has now hit 29.1 and 32.9 PPR points over his past two matchups, while he hasn't dipped under 15 points since Week 7.

Commanders QB Josh Johnson will start Thursday's game vs. Cowboys, HC Dan Quinn said. QB Jeff Driskel will be the backup, with QBs Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota ruled out. Johnson has been bouncing around the NFL since 2009 but hasn't started a game since 2021 with the Ravens. He's 39 years old. Despite the plus matchup against Dallas' 32nd-ranked QB defense, Johnson isn't a recommended start in any fantasy format. The matchup keeps Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel in WR3 range in the Week 17 rankings.

Bengals RB Chase Brown racked up 109 total yards and three scores in Sunday's blowout win over Miami. Brown became the first RB with three TDs in a quarter since Joe Mixon did it with the Bengals in 2022. In total, Brown's 32.9 PPR points topped his prior season-high by nearly eight.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is active for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. We’re expecting him to play his usual full-time role and have Higgins inside the top-15 of the Week 16 WR rankings.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) "likely" to play vs. the Dolphins today. Higgins got in a full practice on Friday and has cleared protocol. Per Rapoport, Higgins visited concussion expert Dr. Micky Collins in Pittsburgh to "offer additional reassurance that Higgins was cleared to play." If active, Higgins should play his usual role and would be an upside WR2 in fantasy lineups.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so he’s seemingly trending toward being cleared for this one. We’ll keep you updated on Higgins’ progress and get Cincinnati’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. He’ll be a virtual must-start if he plays.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He still has work to do to clear protocol in time for Sunday's game vs. the Dolphins. We'll keep you updated on Higgins' progress over the next few days.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow had one of the worst games of his career going 25/39 for 225 yards and 2 INTs with the Bengals scoring no points. This was the first time the Bengals have been shut out in a Burrow start. Despite the woeful offense, his weapons did come through in PPR with WR Ja’Marr Chase going 10-132-0 on 16 targets. RB Chase Brown went 13-53-0 on the ground but 7-37-0 through the air catching all of his targets.

Bengals RB Samaje Perine hurt his right leg in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Ravens. He was in obvious pain and could put no weight on the leg. We'll update Perine's status when we know more. His absence turns RB Chase Brown back into a workhorse.

Update: Perine returned on Cincinnati's next possession.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens. He got in limited practices this week, which at least has us optimistic for a Week 16 return. Higgins’ absence creates opportunity for WRs Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley and TE Mike Gesicki – but those guys are still very fringey plays in season-long leagues.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) remained limited in Thursday's practice. He still has multiple stages of the protocol to pass through to be cleared in time for Sunday's game vs. the Ravens. We're still not expecting Higgins to play in that one, but we'll update his status again tomorrow.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) will get in a limited practice on Wednesday, HC Zac Taylor said. It's surprising after Higgins entered the protocol for the second time in the last three weeks. We still wouldn't be counting on him to play vs. the Ravens on Sunday, but it's at least now a possibility. We'll update Higgins' status again tomorrow.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said Monday that WR Tee Higgins is back in the concussion protocol. Higgins played Sunday after a one-game absence, then reported concussion symptoms after the loss to the Bills. We'll track his progress this week, but fantasy owners should have a backup plan in place. The Bengals return home to face Baltimore on Sunday.