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Bengals Star Could Return vs. Commanders

The Washington Commanders will likely face one of the Cincinnati Bengals' best players this week.

Jeremy Brener

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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The Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals are facing off against each other on Monday Night Football, which could mark the return of one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.

According to ESPN insider Ben Baby, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is set to return to practice.

Higgins, 25, has dealt with a hamstring injury that has held him out of the first two weeks of the season. His return to practice is a good sign that he will be ready for Monday night's game against the Commanders.

Higgins agreed to a one-year deal this offseason after being placed on the franchise tag, so he's hoping for a banner year in order to get the most value in free agency next spring.

He's got some ground to make up and several chips on his shoulder, including the fact that the Bengals are 0-2 to start the season.

This isn't good news for the Commanders secondary, which has dealt with injuries of their own and have struggled against top receivers so far this season.

However, the Commanders knew there was a possibility for Higgins' return and they should be ready to welcome the challenge.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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