Ja'Marr Chase walks off after minor knee hyperextension in practice
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro receiver Ja'Marr Chase limped off the practice field on Aug. 25, 2026, after suffering a knee injury, but walked off under his own power and reported minor hyperextension. Chase told ESPN radio he is feeling fine and could have continued practicing, though the team held him out.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase limped off the practice field on Aug. 25, 2026, after suffering a knee injury, but walked off under his own power and downplayed the severity shortly after, per reporting from the Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway via Yahoo NFL. Chase held his knee while trainers tended to him, then continued to stretch on the sideline and was walking without assistance after the incident.
Chase did not require a cart and remained at practice. He told ESPN 1530 Cincinnati radio that he is "feeling good" and described the incident plainly: "Just a little incident at practice, nothing too crazy. Little hyperextension, but other than that I'm fine." Chase added that he could have kept going but the team held him out for the remainder of practice.
The All-Pro's early assessment is a critical distinction for Cincinnati, which is banking on his health after recent seasons derailed by injuries. Chase is a two-time first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection who was the 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. In 78 career games, per Yahoo NFL, Chase has recorded 520 catches (767 targets), 6,837 receiving yards, and 54 touchdowns. He has logged at least 1,000 yards in all five seasons since entering the NFL and at least 100 catches in each of the last three seasons.
No official medical evaluation or imaging results from the Bengals medical staff have been disclosed. Chase's self-assessment of "little hyperextension" is his own characterization, not a formal diagnosis. The sources do not specify whether he will be cleared for upcoming preseason games or if further evaluation is planned.
Chase sustained an awkward knee landing during practice, held his knee while being tended to by trainers, but walked off without assistance and continued stretching on the sideline.
Watch for any update from the Bengals' medical staff in the coming days. Chase's own reassurance carries significant weight, but official clearance for preseason participation would confirm the injury's minimal impact.
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