Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase participated in practice after a hold-in ahead of their season opener against the New England Patriots.

Chase returned for the Bengals' first official practice of game week, having missed their training camp and sparingly worked out during team practices as he tries to work on a contract negotiation.

He has two years remaining on his current deal but has hopes of becoming one of the highest-paid receivers in the league.

Chase was only listed as a limited participant in his first practice, working with fellow receiver Tee Higgins.

However, his status for week one still remains a doubt, with Cincinnati unsure if they will be able to call upon him for their opener against the Patriots.

Going through the motions. pic.twitter.com/cZ8CHamUva

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 4, 2024

Quarterback Joe Burrow said the Bengals would be ready either way and praised Chase's attitude towards the team.

"We'll see if that ends up happening but whatever happens, we'll be prepared for it," Burrow said.

"He looks as fast and strong like he always does.

"He's always been a team-first, win-first kind of guy. That's the kind of guy Ja'Marr is, and you want to reward those guys."