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Ja’Marr Chase says he’s ‘fine’ after scary Bengals practice injury

Ja'Marr Chase reports being fine after a scary practice injury, avoiding potential season-ending impact.

First seen Aug 26, 2026 · 9:02 AM UTC · last updated Aug 26 5:54 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

Ja'Marr Chase gave everyone a scare with a knee tweak at Tuesday's practice, but both sources indicate he avoided anything serious — he's reportedly fine, and the initial fear of a season-altering injury appears to have passed. He still sat out Wednesday's session, which is a standard veteran/precaution move this time of year rather than a red flag on its own, but it's worth tracking before you finalize your draft rankings.

For draft prep purposes, this shouldn't move Chase off his spot as a top-tier WR1. Nothing here suggests a structural issue or missed time beyond a maintenance day, and the "fine" report from Yahoo carries reasonably high confidence. Continue drafting him as an elite, high-floor WR1 with the understanding that you'll want to confirm his practice participation ramps back up as camp progresses and preseason reps begin.

The actionable step right now is simply to monitor, not react. Don't reach for a handcuff or hedge pick because of this blip, and don't let it talk you into fading him a round or two — that would be overreacting to a scare that both outlets say resolved without long-term impact. Keep him locked in as a premium pick, but flag his name for one more practice-report check-in before your draft to make sure the knee issue truly stays in the rearview mirror.

Ja'Marr Chase (knee) not practicing Wednesday

by Ari Koslow | Bengals Correspondent |

Ja'Marr Chase is not practicing on Wednesday. (Ben Baby on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Chase appeared to have avoided a scary injury during Tuesday’s practice. He was not wearing any protective equipment on the knee, which is notable.

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Coverage from Fantasypros News Html · by Ari Koslow · Aug 26, 2026 · read original