Here's where injured Bengals stand on first injury report of 2026
Ja'Marr Chase (knee), Tee Higgins (foot) and Shemar Stewart (knee) were all listed on the first injury report of 2026 for Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Bengals' first injury report for the 2026 NFL season was a positive one, though the situation for a player who missed much of the preseason remains unclear. The report, released on September 9, listed Ja Marr Chase (knee), Tee Higgins (foot), and Shemar Stewart (knee) as full participants in the upcoming season. The complete injury report can be found at https://t.co/AUe8qCiAdB.
Stewart, a second-year edge rusher who missed a majority of training camp, has an uncertain future for the team's opening game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. Head coach Zac Taylor made it clear on September 9 that it was a possibility that Stewart could play in the game, but he was unwilling to make any definitive statements beyond that.
There is greater confidence in Chase and Higgins' ability to play against Tampa Bay, as Taylor stated that both star receivers are on track for that game. This report was originally published on the Cincinnati Enquirer website.
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