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Ben Baby
CINCINNATI — One of the Bengals’ best offensive players will be back this weekend.
Wide receiver Tee Higgins has cleared the concussion protocol and will be fully available for Cincinnati’s road game against the Buffalo Bills, he said Friday.
Higgins has been out since he suffered a concussion in the team’s Week 12 loss against New England on Nov. 23. After clearing that hurdle Friday, Higgins is eager to suit up again — especially with Ja’Marr Chase and quarterback Joe Burrow.
Pittsburgh Steelers for the division lead and will likely need to win out to have a shot of clinching the AFC North title and the automatic playoff berth.
Sunday will mark the first time Higgins, Chase and Burrow will be on the field at the same since Week 2, when Burrow suffered a turf toe injury that sidelined him for nine games. In Burrow’s first contest back, the Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens to end a four-game losing streak and keep their playoff hopes mathematically afloat.
The Bengals have made a significant long-term investment into that trio. In March, Chase and Higgins inked long-term deals with the club. Chase signed a four-year deal worth $161 million, which is the NFL record for a wide receiver. Higgins earned a three-year deal worth $115 million.
In 11 games this season, Higgins has 40 catches for 575 yards and seven touchdowns.
