Bengals' Tee Higgins set to return from quadriceps injury for game against Chargers

Why it matters: Higgins' return provides a significant boost to the Bengals' offense and adds another weapon for quarterback Joe Burrow.

Higgins expressed his excitement to be back on the field with his teammates and contribute to their success.

• His presence adds depth and versatility to the Bengals' receiving corps.

What's new: Despite being a limited participant in practice, Higgins does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

• This indicates that he is ready to play and has made sufficient progress in his recovery.

Yes, but: Higgins has dealt with soft-tissue injuries throughout his career and has sought consultations to prevent future injuries.

• The Bengals will need to manage his workload and ensure he remains healthy for the long term.

What to watch: Keep an eye on how Higgins performs in his return and whether he can maintain his high level of play.

• His chemistry with Burrow will be crucial for the Bengals' offensive success.

Quotes:

• Tee Higgins on his return: "I'm very excited [to] get back out there with the guys... Not being able to contribute to help get a win, it sucks. So I'm very excited to go out there and fight."
• Zac Taylor on Higgins' recovery: "Anything you saw in practice with him doing rehab, doing individual stuff was all stuff we had coordinated all week to make sure that he was in a great spot. And right now, we're in a great spot."
• Tee Higgins on his expectations: "Hopefully all the injury stuff is behind me, I'm healthy for the rest of the season, and we can go and try to make that run that we think we can do."

The bottom line: The return of Tee Higgins provides a major boost to the Bengals' offense and gives them another dynamic playmaker on the field. With his return and the continued development of Joe Burrow, the Bengals' passing attack becomes even more potent.