Bengals WR JaMarr Chase carted off with knee injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver JaMarr Chase was carted off the field during practice on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after suffering a noncontact injury to his left knee, raising significant concerns for the team's upcoming season. The incident occurred during a team drill at the Bengals' training camp when Chase, attempting to catch a deep pass from quarterback Joe Burrow, landed awkwardly. Video of the play shows his knee bending unnaturally upon impact with the ground. Chase immediately grabbed his left leg and was slow to rise. While initial reports indicated he was able to leave the field under his own power, subsequent updates confirmed he was taken to the sideline on a medical cart for further evaluation. The Bengals have not yet released an official diagnosis or timeline for his return, leaving the severity of the injury unclear as the team prepares for the regular season. The injury is a major blow to the Bengals' offense, as Chase is widely considered one of the NFL's premier wide receivers and a central figure in Cincinnati's attack.