Ja'Marr Chase Cleared for Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase is cleared for Cincinnati's Week 1 game against Tampa Bay after returning to full practice while working back from a hyperextended left knee.
Ja'Marr Chase Injury Update
CINWRLast updated:
Ja'Marr Chase is cleared for Cincinnati's Week 1 game against Tampa Bay after returning to full practice while working back from a hyperextended left knee.
Current Status
StatusCleared
Injuryleft knee hyperextension
PracticeFull
Game status—
Expected returnCleared for Week 1
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Chase being cleared removes the short-term availability concern around Cincinnati's top receiver and keeps the passing-game ceiling intact for Week 1.
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Ja'Marr Chase Injury History
5 updates · Latest September 11, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase Returns to Practice Ahead of Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase returned to Bengals practice on September 7th after missing time with a hyperextended left knee. Zac Taylor said Chase looked good as Cincinnati prepares for its Week 1 opener against Tampa Bay.
Ja'Marr Chase Expected to Be Ready for Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase did not practice on September 1st while recovering from a hyperextended knee. Zac Taylor said Chase will be limited this week and is expected to be ready for Week 1.
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Ja'Marr Chase sits out Wednesday practice
Ja'Marr Chase did not practice Wednesday after hyperextending his left knee Tuesday. He was not seen wearing a brace, and no return timetable was announced.
Ja'Marr Chase says knee scare was a hyperextension
Chase later described the injury as a left knee hyperextension and said he was good and could have kept practicing if needed. No absence or return timetable has been announced.
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