Bears prepare for joint practice with Bengals in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Chicago Bears are set to engage in a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. This marks a shift from self-scrimmages as head coach Ben Johnson seeks to evaluate the team's progress and roster competition. Key areas of focus include the physicality of practice, the left tackle position with Braxton Jones returning, and the impact of injuries on the secondary. The session offers an opportunity for underperforming players to secure their spots ahead of the season's start.
- •Joint practice takes place Thursday in Cincinnati.
- •Ben Johnson emphasizes evaluation over preseason games.
- •Focus on maintaining order during physical practices.
- •Competition remains ongoing for left tackle and defensive positions.
- •Injuries have created openings for several players in the secondary.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — 7 things to watch in Bears' joint practice with Bengals
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