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Bengals will have important decisions to make with star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins before Dolphins game

The Cincinnati Bengals have concluded their week of practice ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are questionable to play.

By John Sheeran · A to Z Sports

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:29 PM

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Both Chase and Higgins were full participants in Friday's practice after dealing with respective concussion and groin/neck injuries.
Bengals safety Kyle Dugger has been declared out for Week 5 due to a quadricep injury.

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The Cincinnati Bengals face critical roster decisions ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins listed as questionable. Both players participated fully in Friday's practice. Chase is progressing through concussion protocol, while Higgins practiced fully after being sidelined earlier in the week with groin and neck issues.

Cincinnati also listed Swayze Bozeman, Bryan Cook, and Colbie Young as questionable, while safety Kyle Dugger has been ruled out with a quadricep injury. For the Dolphins, Caleb Douglas, Justin Joly, and Taylor Reese are confirmed out, with several other players questionable for Sunday's contest.

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