Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase was out there, in uniform, stretching with the team at practice on Thursday, October 8. That’s good news, right? Well, not so fast, buddy. The guy is still in concussion protocol, and his status for the Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins is totally up in the air.
The Concussion Protocol Rollercoaster
This whole situation is a head-scratcher. Head coach Zac Taylor told us back on Monday that Chase was “day to day” and might be in protocol for “most or all of the week.” Then, on Wednesday, October 7, Taylor reiterated that Chase remained in concussion protocol and was being monitored day-to-day. So, yeah, he’s in uniform, but that doesn’t mean he’s cleared. It’s a huge question mark hanging over the team as they prep for Sunday. What does “day to day” really mean when a guy is out there stretching but still in the protocol? It’s enough to drive you nuts.
Higgins Also Out, Adding to Receiver Woes
If Chase’s uncertainty wasn’t enough, his teammate Tee Higgins didn’t even dress for practice for the second day in a row. He’s battling an adductor injury that he picked up in their Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Losing one top receiver is tough enough, but potentially being without both Chase and Higgins for Sunday’s game? That’s a gut punch. You’ve gotta wonder how a team plans around that kind of uncertainty in the passing game.
The Bengals are headed to Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday to face the Miami Dolphins. The big question on everyone’s mind is whether Chase will be cleared in time. Keep those fingers crossed, because this team needs all hands on deck.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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