The incident occurred following a reception by Chase, when Jacksonville cornerback Jarrian Jones brought him down by his face mask. The play resulted in a penalty, but the tackle proved costly for the Bengals' offense. As he was brought to the ground, Chase sustained a secondary hit and remained lying flat on his back for several moments before medical staff attended to him. He eventually walked off the field and was escorted to the locker room for further evaluation.
Injury impact and player background
Prior to his early exit, Chase had recorded three receptions for 27 yards. His departure marks a significant blow to the Cincinnati passing attack, given his status as a central figure in the team's offensive scheme. The receiver has been a consistent presence for the franchise, having earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his five NFL seasons to date.
The injury breaks a notable streak of availability for the two-time All-Pro selection. Chase had not missed a game due to injury since the 2023 season, when a shoulder issue sidelined him for a Week 15 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team has not provided further updates on his status beyond the initial concussion diagnosis.
