CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are managing significant injury concerns after star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase suffered a concussion during Sunday's game. Chase exited the contest 18 minutes into play after being pulled down by his facemask and sustaining a subsequent hit that forced his head into the turf.
The injury has drawn scrutiny following comments made by former Jacksonville Jaguars players on social media regarding the play. Critics have labeled the public reaction to the hit as inappropriate, noting that applauding an injury to an opposing player is unacceptable regardless of the game's intensity.
The Bengals face a difficult week ahead as they prepare for an upcoming matchup in Miami. Wide receiver Tee Higgins also left Sunday's game with an abductor injury with five minutes remaining. With both starters' statuses uncertain, Cincinnati is left with only two healthy wide receivers on the roster as the team prepares for Wednesday's practice.