Bengals DC Lou Anarumo's behind the scenes input on starting safety Vonn Bell's return to Cincinnati: "He is always talking football. I will walk by (the locker room) at 7:30 in the morning and (Bell), Pratt, and Wilson are always in that corner talking about something. It just

Ja’Marr Chase is back in uniform at Thursday’s Bengals practice.

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Joe Burrow sticking with the orange cleats this week ahead of the Bengals season opener. Lou Anarumo on Burrow this summer: “Joe was Joe… times 10.”

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Tee Higgins (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Bengals’ Thursday practice. No indication from Higgins after practice that this is a concern, as he looked ahead to Sunday vs New England: “I am just ready. Excited. Week 1. Let’s do it.”

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Ja’Marr Chase is practicing Friday. He is expected to address the media for the first time this season after practice.

Notable: Tee Higgins is not on the field to begin Friday’s practice. Higgins (hamstring) popped up on the injury report yesterday.

Rookie DT Kris Jenkins (thumb) is also not present at Bengals Friday. Jenkins was limited at practice earlier this week.

Zac Taylor says “we’ll see” on Tee Higgins (hamstring) playing status for Sunday. Said he “tweaked it a little” Thursday.

Zac Taylor says “we’ll see” on Ja’Marr Chase’s playing status for Sunday.

Zac Taylor says rookie DT Kris Jenkins (thumb) is out for Sunday. He will undergo surgery. The Bengals believe it can be managed and playing Week 2 at Kansas City is not off the table.

New WLWT: Ja’Marr Chase says he will consider playing Sunday even without a contract extension agreement. Calls himself a “game-time decision” and if he plays, he will probably be “limited”.

Ja’Marr Chase says “today” is the deadline in his mind for a contract extension agreement. He says the two sides are “close”. Remains to be seen if they can get across the finish line.

Ja’Marr Chase said he is confident, whether it’s now or next offseason, a contract extension will ultimately get done. “I love Cincinnati. I love teammates here. I love fans here. It’s a beautiful place to play.”

Ja'Marr Chase: 🏈On "today" being the contract extension deadline in his mind 🏈Quick quip on topping his friend Justin Jefferson's deal 🏈On whether the ball is ultimately in the Bengals court 🏈Continued interest in staying in Cincy long-term