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Bengals Get Bleak Tee Higgins Injury Outlook Before Dolphins Game

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to end their two-game losing streak as they take on the winless Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.After an impressive start to the season for Cincinnati, the Bengals desperately need to get back…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:35 PM
Bengals Get Bleak Tee Higgins Injury Outlook Before Dolphins Game
Key Things to Know
  • Tee Higgins is reportedly leaning toward sitting out the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 5 matchup against Miami.
  • Former team doctor David J. Chao indicated Higgins should rest his adductor groin injury to avoid long-term damage.
  • Both Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase practiced Friday and received questionable designations following Week 4 injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is leaning toward missing the Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins due to an adductor groin injury. Higgins and fellow receiver Ja'Marr Chase were both injured in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and listed as questionable after practicing on Friday.

Former NFL team doctor David J. Chao reported that Higgins is likely to sit out to prevent a long-term setback, especially with Cincinnati's bye week approaching. Meanwhile, Chase is leaning toward playing despite being in concussion protocol, as head coach Zac Taylor warned against underestimating the winless Dolphins.

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