Taylor: Chase, Higgins should be ready for Bengals' opener
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor expects star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to be ready for the season opener on September 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Chase is recovering from a hyperextended left knee suffered on August 25, while Higgins is dealing with a bruised heel; both did not participate in the open portion of Tuesday's practice.
- Taylor expressed confidence that both receivers' injuries will not linger and that they will be ready by the end of the week.
- Chase has not missed a game due to injury since Week 16 of the 2023 season, and Higgins played in 15 games last season.
- Safety Bryan Cook is also expected to be ready after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during training camp.
