Ja’Marr Chase banged up at Bengals practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase suffered an injury during Tuesday's practice session, causing concern for the team. While participating in a deep route drill, Chase landed awkwardly on his left knee, favoring it immediately after the movement. He slowly came to a stop on the field and was quickly escorted to the training staff for evaluation.

Chase was seen walking off the field on his own power and talking to trainers, suggesting the injury was not severe. Bengals owner Mike Brown and head trainer Matt Summers expressed relief that Chase was not more seriously hurt, as a more serious injury would likely have resulted in immediate removal from practice. Chase's presence and demeanor on the sidelines, along with his interaction with teammates, indicated that his spirits were good, though his participation in practice was likely to conclude there.

Fellow wideout Tee Higgins also removed his pads after the incident and was done for the day. Head coach Zac Taylor is expected to exercise caution in the coming days, with no starters anticipated to participate in Friday's preseason finale. Chase will be closely monitored by the team, but for now, the injury appears to be minor, providing a sigh of relief for Bengals fans.