Bears and Bengals conduct joint practice ahead of preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals are holding a joint practice today as preparation for their Week 2 preseason game. Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen emphasized the challenge posed by Bengals players like quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase. Allen highlighted the need for his defense to cover elite receivers and evaluate their performance against a strong offense. This session is an opportunity for the Bears to refine their defensive strategy before facing the Bengals in their upcoming game on Saturday.
- •Bears and Bengals are practicing together today in preparation for their game.
- •Dennis Allen highlights the challenge of the Bengals' offense.
- •Bears defense aims to improve coverage of elite receivers.
- •Bears will face Bengals in a preseason matchup on Saturday.
- •Joint practice will help in evaluating defensive performance.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — What Dennis Allen is looking for from Bears in Bengals joint practice
"Bears DC Dennis Allen opened up on the challenges that the Bengals offense will give their defense during joint practice.
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