The Cincinnati Bengals returned to work on Thursday ahead of Monday’s primetime game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
With their return to normalcy came a mini-avalanche of news relating to the health of Tee Higgins, breakout rookies and quite a bit more.
Also with the team was a guy by the name of Joe Burrow, sporting a sling on his surgically repaired wrist and an eagerness to throw down with some teammates at the card table.
So, an eventful mid-week, or about as much as it can be for a team hoping to avoid fading into lost-season territory.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for December 1.
Tee Higgins update
Star wideout Tee Higgins says the plan is for him to make his return on Monday against the Jaguars. He’s been progressing as advised on his way back from the hamstring issue.
Joe Burrow at the card table
Fun story from inside the locker room — Burrow’s back and managed to find a card table that he one-handed into the room so that he could play rounds with teammates.
Breakout players capture attention
It’s impossible to miss names like Jordan Battle, DJ Turner and Myles Murphy right now, as each continues to rise and looks like a key piece of the future.
Myles Murphy could get more playing time
Speaking of the first-rounder Murphy, based on comments from coaches, it sure sounds like they will lean into his increasingly fantastic play and give him more chances.
