Dexter Lawrence impresses at joint practice with Bengals and Bears

On August 20, 2026, during a joint practice with the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence showcased his skills by recording a sack and intercepting a tipped pass. His strong performance highlighted why the Bengals traded a top-10 pick for him. Center Ted Karras praised the practice, stating it was a productive day for the offense. The Bengals will play the Bears in their second preseason game on Saturday.

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