The Cincinnati Bengals have been without star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase throughout offseason workouts, training camp, and the preseason as he sought a new contract from the team. But now, as the team prepares for their season-opening contest against the New England Patriots, it sounds like Chase has finally returned to practice.
On Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN shared a video on social media that showed Ja’Marr Chase walking into practice in full pads alongside teammate Tee Higgins as he made his return to the practice field ahead of this weekend’s game.
“Ja’Marr Chase, here for the first practice of the game week,” Baby said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Ja’Marr Chase, here for the first practice of the game week. pic.twitter.com/UEqvNLTwcK
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) September 4, 2024
This is obviously some major news for the Bengals as there was at least some doubt about whether or not Chase would be willing to return to practice and play for the team during the regular season. Needless to say, his return to practice sparked a lot of reactions.
Thank you. Bengals by 4 touchdowns Sunday. https://t.co/n1z00ZkbnS
— Ron.B (@Ronbiamking) September 4, 2024
Good sign for the #Bengals. Get a deal done with Ja'Marr and let's start the season! #WhoDey https://t.co/g27PuRKEkC
— Kyle Sander (@ksandersports) September 4, 2024
Let’s get this party started. https://t.co/yvcdVLsOeo
— Steven Sinnott (@StevenSinnott) September 4, 2024
Can I trust that he won’t run back to the locker room mid-practice to change back in to his street clothes? https://t.co/YQXdB565Ia
— Mat Moonan (@mattm00n) September 4, 2024
Ja’Marr said y’all better have my money by Friday https://t.co/ZWHOPsqhvp
— Ev (@IamE1212) September 4, 2024
Ja'Marr is practicing!!! https://t.co/Dk25njHmxG
— 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗗𝗙𝗦 & 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 (@LineStarApp) September 4, 2024
Chase has established himself as one of the most dominant wide receivers in the league throughout his first three seasons in the NFL. Clearly, the Bengals will be pleased to have him back.
[Ben Baby]
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