Ja'Marr Chase Injured, Latest on Bengals WR's Status and Timeline to Return from Concussion

Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase reportedly will play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday after recovering from a concussion, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that Chase was in concussion protocol after being injured against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4:

Cincinnati announced Chase was ruled out for the remainder of the contest after suffering a concussion. He went to the locker room after he was hit hard on a play where a defender also grabbed his facemask.

Chase later took to social media to express support for his team:

Chase wasn't the only star wideout to suffer an injury during the game. Tee Higgins also suffered an adductor injury in the fourth quarter. Higgins reportedly will also play against the Dolphins, according to Schefter.

Chase was off to a solid start with three catches for 27 yards on three targets prior to the setback. The Bengals dropped to 2-2 on the season with a 22-17 loss.

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He is one of the best players in the entire league, so even a talented offense with other playmakers like Cincinnati's will struggle to replicate his production. The LSU product led the NFL in catches (127), receiving yards (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) during the 2024 campaign.

It was more of the same last season as an All-Pro First-Team selection with 125 catches for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns.

If Chase and/or Higgins miss time against the Dolphins, Dohnte Meyers also figures to see more targets, while tight end Mike Gesicki is a reliable option.

In fact, Gesicki scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the Jaguars when Chase was not on the field.

Cincinnati will have a bye in Week 6 following the Miami game.

While those playmakers can help keep the offense afloat with Burrow running the show, the Bengals still need Chase healthy if they are going to reach their full potential and compete for a deep playoff run in the AFC.