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Bengals star WR Ja'Marr Chase injured during training camp practice
Ja'Marr Chase appeared to injure his left leg during Tuesday's Bengals training camp practice, but told ESPN radio it was a hyperextension and walked off under his own power. After a brief sideline visit, he rejoined teammates but did not return to drills.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase gave the team a scare during training camp practice Tuesday when he went down with an apparent left leg injury and left the field for several minutes. According to CBS Sports, Chase was running a deep route on a pass from quarterback Joe Burrow when he landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed at his left leg. The outlet reported that Chase crawled on the field and was visibly hobbling as he made his way to the sideline, where trainers ran to assist him.
Despite the brief scare, Chase eventually walked off under his own power and did not need assistance to leave the field, per cleveland.com. He spent a few minutes with a trainer along the sideline before rejoining his teammates, though he did not return to drills. According to CBS Sports, citing CBS Cincinnati, Chase's limp appeared to subside after some time.
Chase himself downplayed the severity of the injury after practice. He told ESPN radio that he suffered a "hyperextension" and could have kept going if needed, CBS Sports reported. The Bengals have not released an official update on his status.
The injury occurred during one of the first 11-on-11 reps of Tuesday's session, according to cleveland.com. The outlet also noted that fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins took off his pads shortly after Chase's injury and was held out of drills, though no reason was given.
Chase's health is a top priority for the Bengals. In his five seasons with the team, he has established himself as one of the league's most productive receivers. CBS Sports noted that he has been Burrow's favorite target since being drafted No. 5 overall in 2021. Chase has earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his five seasons and was named first-team All-Pro twice, according to CBS Sports. He is also coming off a 2024 season in which he caught 125 passes for 1,412 yards and 17 touchdowns despite Burrow missing nine games, per CBS Sports. His 17 touchdowns led the NFL and set a franchise record.
Chase's 2024 campaign was historic in several respects. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, he won the receiving triple crown — leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches — marking the first such achievement in Bengals history. He also became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 5,000 career receiving yards, reaching the mark in just 57 games. In December 2025, he recorded his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season, joining A.J. Green, Randy Moss, and others as the only players to accomplish that feat in their first five seasons, per the Enquirer.
Chase's durability has improved in recent years after an injury-plagued start to his career. He missed five games in 2022 due to a hairline hip fracture and one game in 2023 with an AC joint sprain, according to both CBS Sports and cleveland.com. In the last two seasons, he has missed only one game, which came in 2025 due to a one-game suspension for an incident with Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The Enquirer reported that Chase appealed the suspension, which was upheld, and noted that he denied spitting on Ramsey, while Ramsey said Chase did spit on him.
While Tuesday's injury looked concerning in the moment, the initial reports suggest the Bengals may have avoided a significant setback. Head coach Zac Taylor and the training staff will likely provide more details in the coming days as the team continues its preparations for the upcoming season.
How each outlet told it
CBS Sports
Framing: Emphasizes that Chase is 'OK after hyperextension', downplaying the severity of the injury. — Reassuring and slightly dramatic: 'injury scare', 'major blow' but tempered by 'OK after hyperextension'.
Facts Included:
Ja'Marr Chase appeared to suffer a lower body injury on Tuesday, limping and heading to the sideline during practice.
After practice, Chase told ESPN radio that he suffered a little 'hyperextension' and could have kept going if needed.
Quarterback Joe Burrow threw the ball down the nearside of the field to Chase, who landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed at his left leg.
Chase crawled on the field and was visibly hobbling as he went to the sideline.
Trainers immediately ran to him to assist.
According to CBS Cincinnati, his limp seemed to subside after some time.
The two-time first-team All-Pro was seen walking around and talking to his teammates.
The five-time Pro Bowler is a valuable part of the Bengals offense.
Chase finished last season with 125 receptions for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns, without Burrow for nine weeks.
His best season came in 2024 with career highs in receptions (127), yards (1,708) and touchdowns (17), earning a four-year, $161 million contract extension.
Chase has been Burrow's favorite pass catcher since joining the team as the No. 5 overall pick in 2021.
The wide receiver room also includes star Tee Higgins.
Chase missed five games in 2022 due to a hairline hip fracture and an AC joint sprain cost him one game in 2023.
Framing: States the injury factually without severity assessment; focuses on the incident itself. — Reassuring and context-rich: 'fans exhaled' and notes walk-off under own power.
Facts Included:
Chase walked off the field under his own power following an apparent injury during training camp practice outside Paycor Stadium.
Chase landed awkwardly on his left leg after running a deep route in pursuit of a pass from Joe Burrow.
Minutes later, Chase was walking without assistance, while stretching out his leg.
Chase has played in 78 games over his first five seasons with the Bengals.
In December 2025, Chase became a 1,000-yard receiver for the fifth time in five NFL seasons, joining Randy Moss, Mike Evans, A.J. Green and Justin Jefferson.
Chase, named a Pro Bowler in each of his first five seasons, won the receiving triple crown in 2024, the first in Bengals' history.
Last season, the Bengals played their Week 12 game without Chase, who was suspended for one game for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.
Chase appealed the suspension, which was upheld. Chase denied spitting, but Ramsey said Chase spit on him before Ramsey was ejected, and video supported Ramsey's claim.
In Week 7 against the Steelers, Chase broke his own team record for receptions in a game with 16, finishing with 161 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Framing: Neutral phrase 'injury scare' without naming the player; focuses on the event rather than the individual. — Measured and detailed, emphasizing the avoidance of serious injury: 'appears the Bengals avoided a serious injury'.
Facts Included:
Chase had an injury scare during Tuesday’s practice just outside Paycor Stadium.
In one of the first 11-on-11 reps of the day, Chase went up to try to catch a pass against cornerback DJ Turner II.
Chase landed awkwardly on his left leg and came over to the sideline.
Chase went to the ground briefly, but started walking with a trainer up the sideline and doing some stretching.
Chase was walking under his own power and did not need to be carted back to the stadium.
After a few minutes with the trainer, Chase rejoined his teammates on the sideline.
Chase didn't return to drills, but it appears the Bengals avoided a serious injury to their superstar receiver.
Shortly after, Tee Higgins took off his pads and also was held out of drills.
Chase has been healthy the last couple of seasons, missing just one game over the last two years which was due to a suspension for spitting on Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Chase missed five games in 2022 due to a hairline hip fracture and one in 2023 due to an AC joint sprain.
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ClaimJa'Marr Chase appeared to suffer a lower body injury on Tuesday, limping and heading to the sideline during practice.
ClaimIn December 2025, Chase became a 1,000-yard receiver for the fifth time in five NFL seasons, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to do so, joining Randy Moss, Mike Evans, A.J. Green and Justin Jefferson.
ClaimIn Week 7 against the Steelers, Chase broke his own team record for receptions in a game with 16, finishing with 161 receiving yards and a touchdown.