Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins insisted during the week that he would play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, despite a rib injury. That will not be the case.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Bengals have ruled out Higgins.
He was officially questionable for the game after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday and getting only limited reps in Friday’s practice.
The Bengals elevated receiver Kwamie Lassiter II from the practice squad for the game.
Higgins suffered the rib injury last week in the team’s 27-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Through four games this season, Higgins only has 12 catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cardinals and Bengals kick off Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Arizona time.
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