Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins on track to play; Shemar Stewart remains uncertain
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Pro Football Talk
Headline: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins on track to play; Shemar Stewart remains uncertain
Description: The Bengals expect to have both of their top wide receivers on the field against the Buccaneers in Week 1.
Published: September 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT
Pro Football Talk
Headline: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Shemar Stewart listed as full participants on Wednesday
Description: While Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Wednesday that defensive end Shemar Stewart was more uncertain to play in Sunday's season opener than receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the injury report indicates more optimism.
Published: September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT
Pro Football Talk
Headline: Shemar Stewart doubtful, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins set to play Week 1
Description: The Bengals are unlikely to have defensive end Shemar Stewart for Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers, but the rest of their 53-man roster is healthy to play — including receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Published: September 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM EDT