Bengals schedule joint practice with Bears ahead of preseason game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals will host a joint practice with the Chicago Bears on August 20, 2026, as both teams prepare for their preseason matchup on August 22. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced the practice, while the Bears have not yet confirmed it. Last year, the Bears engaged in similar joint practices with the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. The teams previously faced off in a thrilling regular-season game in 2025, ending 47-42 in favor of the Bears. Details on fan attendance for the practice will be shared soon.
- •Bengals and Bears' joint practice set for August 20, 2026.
- •Preseason game scheduled for August 22 at 6:00 p.m. CT.
- •Bears hosted joint practices last year with Dolphins and Bills.
- •Teams met in a close 2025 regular-season game, 47-42.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bears to hold joint practice with Bengals this preseason
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals to host a joint practice with the Chicago Bears
"The Bears and Bengals will reportedly get in some extra work ahead of their preseason matchup. @wiltfongjr with the details here.
"Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reveals there are plans to hold a joint practice with the Bears this preseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:31 PMBears to hold joint practice with Bengals this preseason
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reveals there are plans to hold a joint practice with the Bears this preseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:15 PMCincinnati Bengals to host a joint practice with the Chicago Bears
The Bears and Bengals will reportedly get in some extra work ahead of their preseason matchup. @wiltfongjr with the details here.
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