Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. “I’m definitely gonna be changing that around from this point forward. So, we will give him a shot and see where it goes,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. By Chris Roling The rookie wideout also isn’t satisfied with his blocking efforts. Bengals training camp 2020: Everything to know, Zac Taylor on A.J. Xavier Su'a-Filo started at right guard in Week 1 before he went down with an ankle injury. Green said about a Bengals trade, frustration in offense and more. Multiple Bengals players and coaches have said the team needs to do better in the blocking department. Green replacement, but we may have already seen that transfer occur. He was available for the next game: Jan 1, 2018: Non-NFL: Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade 2: 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. They said it’s minor. The entire offense wants to upgrade their blocking efforts to improve their efficiency. August 13, 2020 4:35 pm ET, By Chris Roling | Hopefully just a training camp tweak Sucks to hear. Tyler Boyd broke the … When it comes to pass catching, though, the Bengals like Higgins’ steady development. Bengals' Tee Higgins: Returns from hamstring injury. He hasn’t appeared in a game this season. August 13, 2020 4:35 pm ET. He needs to make up for lost time. Cincinnati Bengals, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Latest News, Everything A.J. Several Bengals appear upset with how they’re being used, Joe Burrow emphasizes getting A.J. CINCINNATI — Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with an injury that has kept him from participating in walkthroughs and team workouts. Higgins gave himself a ‘C’ grade for his Week 3 game because of near reception that was taken away after Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman stripped the ball from him late in overtime. “He’s a physical player, he’s been here a long time, he’s played a lot of games and he’s got a chance right now to play a little bit for us. Ross left Saturday's game in the third quarter after landing on his right shoulder. Better blocking isn’t an issue exclusive to Higgins. The Bengals selected Higgins with the No. Bengals coach Zac Taylor addressed those issues Tuesday after the team’s first padded practice, maintaining all absences are of a precautionary nature. “It’s kinda tough so far because I only got to see him run routes one time," Boyd said. “I missed a few blocks that I could’ve got and those balls that I should’ve caught. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals. Bengals notebook: Tee Higgins gives himself 'C' grade, update on right guard, plus more. I’ve always been big on blocking throughout college. Cincinnati Bengals rookie wideout Tee Higgins is apparently dealing with a minor injury as his first NFL training camp really gets underway. The Bengals declined to comment further on the injury. Green suffering hamstring setbacks. Tee Higgins sustains minor injury Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The hope is Higgins won’t be out very long. Su'a-Filo, who is on IR, is expected to miss a few more weeks. “When I went down to Clemson’s pro day with a couple of our coaches — it was really the last day before everything got shut down — I got a chance to meet with (Clemson head coach Dabo) Swinney for about an hour. Clemson's Tee Higgins has left the game with an apparent injury after this 1st quarter collision. He’s a little behind, but he’ll catch up.”. Cincinnati Bengals rookie wideout Tee Higgins is apparently dealing with a minor injury as his first NFL training camp really gets underway. It still isn't clear if the 33rd overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft will have a regular spot in three-wide formations Week 1. He has plenty of talent, but the virtual offseason didn't do him any favors. He just raved about him and the energy he’s going to bring to the receiver room,” head coach Zac Taylor said of Higgins when the Bengals made him the 33rd overall pick. Higgins scored two touchdowns in his second NFL start. Higgins was shaken up as he jumped for a pass from Trevor Lawrence in the first quarter. Cincinnati Bengals rookie wideout Tee Higgins is apparently dealing with a minor injury as his first NFL training camp really gets underway. Daniels and Wilson didn't participate in Friday's practice. I hope that he is able to recover quickly and get back out there to work on routes with Joe. Green in the base offense. Green going forward. 33 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Head coach Zac Taylor already had his weekly news conference, so he may not update Higgins' status until next week. Higgins now has a massive chance to step up. Redmond is currently on the team’s practice squad but the Bengals are planning to elevate him to the active roster. Green’s return: ‘One of the best receivers in the NFL’, New Bengals face coverings are now available, Chalk Talk: Jim Ayello on the Indianapolis Colts, Bengals vs. Colts injury report: Darius Leonard and Auden Tate doubtful. Hopefully he’ll get back out there by Sunday and then I can kinda help him and guide him through the way and teach him out to get in and out of breaks. We simulate the Bengals vs Colts in Madden to try to predict the winner of this Week 6 game. CINCINNATI — Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with an injury that has kept him from participating in walkthroughs and team workouts. 33 pick, wide receiver John Ross on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Green, Tee Higgins, Shawn Williams and Renell Wren James Rapien CINCINNATI — It's been a rough couple of days for the Bengals from an injury standpoint. Tee Higgins Injury History. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | He's going to play a big role this season for the offense. Fred Johnson started the past two weeks at right guard. But even with lighter practices for the time being, there’s still going to be injuries, and it sounds like Tee Higgins now has one. He returned to the game for the start of the second half. Green remains absent while nursing a hamstring injury of his own, but there's plenty of competition for first-team reps alongside Tyler Boyd, with Higgins joined by John Ross and Auden Tate. ... Xavier Su'a-Filo started at right guard in Week 1 before he went down with an ankle injury. Tyler Boyd said Tee Higgins has had to sit for a few practices with what sounds like a minor injury. “He’s the same guy every single day, so again, we’re just going to keep adding weapons as best we can, and he’s certainly a weapon we get to add to our arsenal.”. Bengals.com‘s Geoff Hobson added this:. He leads the team with two touchdown catches entering Week 4. Things like that. at 2:44 pm ET, Bengals' Tee Higgins: Team's top target in Week 5 loss, Bengals' Tee Higgins: Racks up 90 scrimmage yards, Bengals' Tee Higgins: Breaks out with pair of TDs, Bengals' Tee Higgins: Targeted six times against Browns, Bengals' Tee Higgins: No catches in NFL debut. He caught 59 passes for 1,167 yards and 13 scores for Clemson in 2019 en route to their run to the national title game, where they lost to Burrow and the LSU Tigers. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Green, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson are still able to go, as is 2019 undrafted free agent Stanley Morgan, who appeared in 11 games last year and became a key special teams contributor. © 2020 www.cincinnati.com. Bengals selected Higgins with the No. Editor - 2019-12-28 20:58:45.0 Clemson receiver Tee Higgins was injured during the first quarter against Ohio State in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl. Luckily for the Bengals, this issue doesn’t sound too serious and the first pick of the second round should be out there soon. The rookie has been participating in individual drills, so he shouldn't be too far from 100%. Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins missed most of the first half of the Tigers' College Football Playoff game vs. Ohio State on Saturday after suffering a possible head or neck injury. For more on the Bengals, including the latest training camp news, go here! An injury bug already hit the Cincinnati Bengals to start training camp, with both rookie wideout Tee Higgins and star A.J. Thursday, fellow wideout Tyler Boyd let the news slip during a meeting with the media, noting that he hasn’t seen the Clemson product run many routes — the reason being a minor injury that could sideline him for a few days, according to Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer.