Joe Burrow compares Bengals to 2019 LSU team during minicamp
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026

During the 2026 NFL minicamp, Joe Burrow expressed high hopes for the Cincinnati Bengals, likening them to his 2019 LSU championship team. Burrow highlighted the team's offseason acquisitions, including Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, as pivotal for their expectations. In Denver, Bo Nix downplayed concerns about his ankle injury, stating he feels ready to participate fully in training camp, while the Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert is adjusting his throwing mechanics under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The minicamps served as the last organized team activities before the players take a break until training camp next month.
- •Burrow expects greatness from the 2026 Bengals team.
- •Bengals improved defense includes key offseason signings.
- •Nix believes he can fully participate in training camp.
- •Herbert is focusing on a quicker release in the offseason.
- •Minicamps conclude before players' summer break until training camp.
- 1:13 PMCBS NFL — 2026 NFL minicamp takeaways: Joe Burrow makes crazy Bengals comparison, Bo Nix downplays ankle injury, more
"Team-by-team takeaways from the final week of minicamp as we head into the summer break
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