Cincinnati – Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during Tuesday’s practice, but the 26‑year‑old star assured fans he is feeling fine and could suit up for the team’s Wednesday matchup.
Practice incident
Chase was injured when he fell to the turf while attempting to catch a deep pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. He remained on the ground for a few seconds before trainers examined him. After the assessment, he left the field but stayed on the sideline for the rest of the session, according to The Athletic.
Player’s response
Speaking to local station WCKY after practice, Chase said he wanted to keep playing but the Bengals “pulled” him from the drill. He added, “I’m feeling good,” and indicated he would be ready if the team needed him for Wednesday’s game.
Chase’s impact
Chase has been a cornerstone of the Bengals’ offense since joining the team. Last season he led the NFL with 185 targets, posted 125 receptions for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns, earned first‑team All‑Pro honors for the second straight year, and was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl. Alongside teammate Tee Higgins, he forms one of the league’s most potent receiving duos.
The Bengals will assess his status later today and determine whether he will be listed as active for the upcoming contest.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
