According to ESPN Bengals reporter Ben Baby, Higgins is set to return to practice on Thursday, and with an extra day to prepare, he is expected to be ready for Monday night. Higgins was seeking a contract extension this year but ultimately settled for the franchise tag, which guarantees him $21.8 million for the season.

The Cincinnati Bengals are trying to get back on track after yet another slow start. They're used to it by now, having started 0-2 in five of the last six seasons. Cincinnati has a chance to stop the skid when the Washington Commanders (1-1) come to town on Monday night.

The Cincinnati Bengals could get a significant piece of their offense back for Week 3's showdown with the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Fifth-year wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to practice on Thursday and was listed as limited on Cincinnati's

Along with Higgins, rookie defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. will also practice for the first time since prior to Week 1. Jenkins had surgery on his thumb 13 days ago. Participating in the first practice of the week puts Higgins and Jenkins on track to make their season debuts on "Monday Night Football" against the Washington Commanders.