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Bengals prepare for joint practice with Bears in Cincinnati

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:31 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Bengals prepare for joint practice with Bears in Cincinnati
Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to hold a significant joint practice with the Chicago Bears on August 20, 2026. Bengals starters are expected to participate in approximately 40 snaps, but will not dress for the scheduled preseason game on August 21. This joint practice provides a unique opportunity for starters to gain experience and should help address previous slow starts in games. Coaches aim to evaluate the depth of the roster while minimizing injury risks amid recent concerns surrounding joint practices across the league.

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  • •Bengals and Bears joint practice is scheduled for August 20, 2026.
  • •Starters for the Bengals to get about 40 snaps during practice.
  • •Bengals will not play starters in the preseason game on August 21.
  • •Focus on evaluating backups and reducing chances of injuries during practice.
  • •Coaches aim to prevent slow starts in upcoming games.
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  • 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ joint practice with Bears is more important than it seems
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The Bengals have a big joint practice with the Bears this week.

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