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Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will be active for Monday Night Football; Cam Taylor-Britt placed on IR

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Posted at 2:57 PM, Dec 02, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-04 15:32:27-05

CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will suit up for Monday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Higgins had zero injury designation Saturday on the Bengals' injury report. He was a limited participant at Thursday's practice but was a full participant both Friday and Saturday.

The Bengals receiver hasn't played since Cincinnati's 24-18 win against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. He suffered his hamstring injury during practice on Nov. 8.

Higgins' return will give Jake Browning an extra target as the Bengals, who are in last place in the AFC North, hope to get in a groove in the absence of Joe Burrow. Burrow successfully underwent wrist surgery Monday after he tore a ligament in his right wrist while playing against the Baltimore Ravens.

Alongside Higgins, linebacker Logan Wilson has been cleared to play after he suffered an ankle injury while playing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is not only going to miss his second straight week, he'll be placed on injured reserve. He was out against the Steelers due to a quad injury but injured his ankle during practice this week.

Otherwise, offensive tackle D'Ante Smith and defensive tackle Jay Tufele are both listed as questionable for Monday Night Football.

The Jaguars also have multiple players questionable for Monday's game, including running back Travis Etienne.

The Bengals, who have lost the last three games, are currently last in the AFC North and ranked 11th in the entire AFC. They're facing the Jaguars, ranked first in the AFC South and third in the entire conference, who are coming off a 24-21 win against the Houston Texans.

The Bengals and Jaguars kick off Monday at 8:15 p.m. at EverBank Stadium.