Bengals' Taylor not worried by Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase absences

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CINCINNATI -- The absence of two star receivers wasn't a concern for Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Tuesday.

Following the team's first OTA practice, Taylor downplayed Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase not being present for drills on Tuesday. Higgins has yet to sign his franchise tag the Bengals placed on him in February. Chase has yet to participate in the team's offseason program as well. He is eligible for a new contract after reaching the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons.

Taylor stressed the voluntary nature of the team's workouts and said the absences of Higgins and Chase shouldn't cause a setback in the development of the…