Tee Higgins injury update: Bengals WR practices for first time since tweaking hamstring, eyes Week 3 return

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The Cincinnati Bengals might be getting a key player back for their Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Wideout Tee Higgins practiced for the first time since Sept. 5. Higgins as he was officially limited Thursday. This is a very positive step as he was inactive for the Bengals’ first two games after injuring his hamstring during practice. 

Higgins’ return would be a significant boost for the Bengals, who are off to their third consecutive 0-2 start. A 2020 second-round pick, Higgins has established himself as arguably the NFL’s best No. 2 wideout alongside perennial Pro Bowler Ja’Marr Chase. Higgins has also played exceptionally well whenever Chase has been out of the lineup due to injury. 

Higgins put up consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in 2021 and 2022 while helping the Bengals capture one AFC title and two AFC North division crowns over that span. Injuries, however, limited Higgins to just 12 games in 2023. Despite the injuries, Higgins still had several notable performances that included his two-touchdown effort in Cincinnati’s Week 15 win over Minnesota. Higgins caught five passes for 140 yards and a score during the following week’s loss to Pittsburgh. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-19 21:02:07

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