Why didn't Ja’Marr Chase practice on Friday? - Bengals Wire
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Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase didn’t practice on Friday before the team’s Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase didn’t practice on Friday before the team’s Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Spotted at practice in pads, a hat and no helmet, Chase didn’t take part after being listed with a limited issue on the injury report.
After, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that Chase (along with cornerback DJ Turner) is good to go against the Buccaneers.
Chase had previously been battling a small ailment that had him limited over the last couple of weeks, but it never felt like more than an abundance of caution before the season. Still, the injury scare was a highlight from camp fans won't forget as the season gets going.
In all, only Shemar Stewart was on the team's final injury report.
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