Bengals WR Tee Higgins Named to First Pro Bowl, Joining Ja'Marr Chase

Cincinnati will have two of its biggest stars representing the Bengals in the upcoming Pro Bowl games.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career, joining fellow Bengals wideout and five-time Pro Bowler Ja'Marr Chase. Higgins, who originally was listed as a second alternate, replaces Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers on the Pro Bowl roster.

Why it matters

This marks the first time the Bengals have had two wide receivers named to the Pro Bowl in the same season since 2007 when T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson were selected. It highlights the depth and talent of the Bengals' receiving corps as they continue to be one of the top offenses in the NFL.

The details

In his sixth season, Higgins caught 59 passes for 846 yards and an AFC-leading 11 touchdowns in 2025. He compiled a career-long streak of four consecutive games with at least one TD catch from Week 7 through Week 11.

  • Higgins was named to the Pro Bowl on January 29, 2026.
  • The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will take place on February 3, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

The players

Tee Higgins

A wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase

A five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who will join Higgins in representing the team at the 2026 Pro Bowl.

Zay Flowers

A wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens who Higgins is replacing on the 2026 Pro Bowl roster.

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The takeaway

The Bengals' receiving corps continues to be one of the most talented in the NFL, with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase both earning Pro Bowl selections. This highlights the team's offensive firepower as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a Super Bowl championship.