Ja’Marr Chase’s absence from Bengals practice gets an explanation in latest injury report
The Cincinnati Bengals released their first injury report ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not seen at Wednesday’s practice, and he is one of a handful of players listed on the injury report.
The Cincinnati Bengals released their first injury report ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not seen at Wednesday’s practice, and he is one of a handful of players listed on the injury report.
Bengals’ Wednesday injury report for NFL Week 8
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| DT Jonathan Allen | Rest | DNP | – |
| S Jordan Battle | Hamstring | Limited | – |
| WR Ja’Marr Chase | Rest/Ankle | DNP | – |
| S Kyle Dugger | Quad | DNP | – |
| LB Joe Giles-Harris | Calf | Limited | – |
Chase (ankle) officially had a rest day, but is also listed with an ankle injury. He was seen in the locker room after practice. The “rest” being listed as the primary reason for his DNP insinuates it is not a serious injury, but seeing what the rest of his week looks like will be key before Sunday’s game.
Safety Kyle Dugger (quad) aggravated his quad injury during last Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens and is back to being “week-to-week.” Coach Zac Taylor has already declared Dugger out for this week.
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen got his usual rest day. S Jordan Battle was limited with a hamstring injury, which he’s been playing through for the last month. Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (calf) was also limited.
Titans’ Wednesday injury report for NFL Week 8
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| DT John Franklin-Myers | Groin | DNP | – |
| LB Dorian Mausi | Foot | Full | – |
| WR Calvin Ridley | Hip | Limited | – |
| RB Tyjae Spears | Knee | DNP | – |
| WR Carnell Tate | Shoulder | DNP | – |
| P Tommy Townsend | Left knee | DNP | – |
Four Titans did not practice due to injuries including their first-round pick, WR Carnell Tate (shoulder). Tate has played in all seven games for Tennessee this season, catching 34 passes for 413 yards and a touchdown. Fellow receiver Calvin Ridley (hip) went limited. He’s been dealing with his hip injury for the last week and missed last Sunday’s game because of it.
DT John Franklin-Myers (groin) was also a DNP. He’s been playing next to All-Pro Jeffery Simmons and has produced 13 pressures and 1.5 sacks in seven games.
Backup running back Tyjae Spears (knee) and punter Tommy Townsend (left knee) were also non-participants Wednesday in Nashville.
