The former undrafted free agent’s elevation is more notable for what it likely means for Tee Higgins, who comes into the contest listed as questionable with a rib injury. Higgins had been pushing to play through a fractured rib with additional padding around his midsection but it now appears likely he is set to miss Week 5 against the Cardinals. Fantasy managers that were counting on Higgins to gut it out will likely need to make alternate plans for Week 5.

Lassiter was signed as an UDFA out of Kansas and was among the more hyped wideouts at Bengals camp this summer. He produced a 13-138-0 receiving line on 15 targets this preseason.