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Caleb Williams, Dexter Lawrence praise each other after joint practice

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Caleb Williams, Dexter Lawrence praise each other after joint practice

Summary

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Dexter Lawrence of the Cincinnati Bengals exchanged respectful comments following their teams' joint practice on August 20. During the session, Lawrence made a notable interception after collapsing the pocket, showcasing his defensive skills. Williams responded with an impressive touchdown throw despite Lawrence's pressure. Both players acknowledged each other's talents, with Williams calling Lawrence one of the best defensive tackles, while Lawrence complimented Williams's competitive nature. The mutual admiration reflects ongoing discussions about the Bears' needs for defensive line improvements after missing out on key players like Lawrence and Vita Vea.

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By the Numbers

•Bears and Bengals held a joint practice on August 20.
•Dexter Lawrence intercepted a pass during the session.
•Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass despite defensive pressure.
•Both players praised each other's skills and competitiveness.
•Chicago showed interest in acquiring Lawrence before his trade to Cincinnati.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals defense had an opportunity this week to face a new offense during a joint practice with the Chicago Bears. Both teams will face each other in their second preseason game on Aug. 22 at Paycor Stadium. Rather than facing Joe Burrow, the Bengals defense had an opportunity to go head-to-head with Caleb […] The post Bears QB Caleb Williams Doesn’t Hold Back on Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence appeared first on HEAVY.
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After the Bears and Bengals joint practice, stars Caleb Williams and Dexter Lawrence exchanged some praise. The post Caleb Williams, Dexter Lawrence Exchange Praise After Bears-Bengals Joint Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports