CINCINNATI — Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and defensive end Sam Hubbard have been ruled out against the Houston Texans.
Both players did not practice Friday and were listed among the Bengals' injury report.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Higgins injured his hamstring during Wednesday's practice and will be evaluated "on a week-to-week basis going forward."
#Bengals WR Tee Higgins, who did not practice today after injuring his hamstring in practice yesterday, is expected to miss this Sunday's game vs the #Texans, sources say. He'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward. pic.twitter.com/LTfChAXOA6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2023
It's unclear when Hubbard sustained his ankle injury, but he did not practice at all this week.
This isn't Higgins' first appearance on the injury report this season. He suffered a rib fracture in Cincinnati's loss to the Titans earlier this year and did not play the next game against the Cardinals.
Fellow Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase did not practice Wednesday while dealing with back soreness, but was back on the practice field Thursday and Friday. The Bengals reported that Chase was limited. He could be seen going through some drills with the wideouts. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Ja'Marr Chase going through some early drills in practice. Tee Higgins not in uniform. That's the big news from practice today. #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/ZNRFegwcnF
— Philip Lee 🇺🇸 (@PhilipRLee) November 9, 2023
Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and defensive tackle were also limited participants Thursday while dealing with a knee and shoulder injury, respectively. All other players were full participants.
The Houston Texans had nine players who did not practice Thursday, including receiver Nico Collins and running back Dameon Pierce. Another six players were listed as limited.
