Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Thu 12/21/23 11:29 AM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase (shoulder) wasn't in uniform for Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conway notes that Chase -- who didn't practice Tuesday or Wednesday -- was present for Thursday's session. However, with the wideout not in uniform Thursday, he appears set to go down as a non-participant on a third consecutive practice report, making him unlikely to suit up Saturday versus the Steelers. The Bengals will post their final Week 16 injury report later Thursday, when it will be known whether Chase has any chance to face Pittsburgh or is ruled out ahead of the game.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Wed 12/20/23 1:56 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chase remained sidelined for the Bengals' first practice of the week Tuesday and has just one more chance to log some on-field reps ahead of Saturday's game against the Steelers. At this stage, the wideout is trending toward sitting out Week 16, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests that Chase could be at risk of missing the Bengals' Week 17 game in Kansas City, too. Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Joe Mixon and Tanner Hudson will likely represent quarterback Jake Browning's top options in the passing game if Chase isn't able to play this weekend.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Tue 12/19/23 1:12 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Coach Zac Taylor said Chase (shoulder) won't take part in practice Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chase exited late during this past Saturday's eventual overtime win against the Vikings and was seen in street clothes on the sideline in its waning moments. Taylor clarified the nature of the injury Sunday, calling it an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. While Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Chase is in line to miss Saturday's game at Pittsburgh and potentially time beyond that, Taylor noted Tuesday that the Bengals will "take it day-to-day," and "we'll see as the week goes." Mixing back into drills Wednesday and/or Thursday would brighten Chase's prospects for Week 16, but if he ends up missing time, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd would hold more sway in Cincinnati's offense.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Mon 12/18/23 9:47 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
WR CIN (10)
Chase (shoulder) is expected to miss the Bengals' Week 16 matchup with the Steelers and potentially more time beyond that, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chase suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder during Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Vikings. While he has not officially been ruled out for Week 16, that is the expectation. Should the star pass catcher indeed sit out, Tee Higgins would slide into the No. 1 receiver role with Tyler Boyd as the second option for quarterback Jake Browning.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Sun 12/17/23 3:15 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Chase is considered day-to-day due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chase sustained the injury during Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings, and the wideout's status will now need to be monitored closely ahead of the Bengals' Dec. 23 contest against the Steelers. Since the Bengals are deeming him day-to-day, Chase has chance to be available next weekend, with added context regarding his status set to arrive once Cincinnati resumes practicing Tuesday.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Sat 12/16/23 10:18 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase sustained a separated shoulder during Saturday's 27-24 overtime win against the Vikings, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chase injured his right shoulder late in the Bengals' Week 15 matchup and was unable to return, finishing with four catches (on four targets) for 64 yards. After his departure, he was seen with a wrap of some sort on the shoulder while in street clothes. It's unclear if Chase will be able to play through the issue, but his status could gain some clarity as soon as Tuesday when the team may hold a practice ahead of next Saturday's contest at Pittsburgh.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Sat 12/16/23 4:31 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase didn't return to Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings after exiting with a right shoulder injury.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to leaving the contest, Chase caught all four of his targets for 64 yards. The star wideout will now look to potentially return to action Dec. 23 against the Steelers. If, however, Chase is limited or out in Week 16, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones could be in store for more snaps behind starting wideouts Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Sat 12/16/23 4:07 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase was forced out of Saturday's game against the Vikings with a right shoulder injury.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to his exit from the contest, Chase caught all four of his targets for 64 yards. In his absence, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivasand Charlie Jones are available to log added WR snaps behind Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Thu 12/14/23 2:36 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Vikings after he was a full practice participant Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Though he was estimated as a non-participant in practice Tuesday and was limited in Wednesday's practice, Chase said after the latter session that he was "100 percent" and on track to play Saturday, according to Ben Baby of ESPN.com. The wideout's ability to take every rep at the Bengals' final Week 15 practice Thursday has since removed any lingering doubt about his status heading into Saturday. Chase will be playing a fourth straight game with Jake Browning as his quarterback, with the 23-year-old having thus far compiled a 18-259-1 receiving line on 22 targets through the Bengals' first three contests without Joe Burrow (wrist).
Ja'Marr Chase WR CIN (10) Wed 12/13/23 4:54 PM
Ja'Marr Chase
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Chase (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Bengals estimated Chase as a non-participant Tuesday while the team opened Week 15 prep with a walk-through session, but the wideout was able to take a step forward in terms of activity Wednesday. Chase may not upgrade to full activity Thursday in the Bengals' final practice of the week, but the receiver told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that he's 100 percent healthy, despite his inclusion on the injury report. Assuming he's cleared to play Saturday versus the Vikings, Chase isn't expected to face any restrictions with his snap count.