Bengals vs. Bears Joint Practice: Scuffles, Dexy INT & Burrow 's Now Or Never

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Bengals vs Bears Joint Practice full recap (August 20, 2026) – scuffles, standout plays, and major takeaways from the closed session at Kettering Health Practice Fields.
In this video we break down everything that happened when the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Chicago Bears for their joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game:
• Multiple scuffles, including Joe Burrow getting involved after a jersey hold
• Dexter Lawrence tipping a pass to himself for an interception
• Myles Murphy’s back-to-back sacks (one for a safety)
• Tee Higgins’ dominant day (6 catches + TD)
• Strong red-zone work from both offenses
• Bengals defense closing practice with a flurry of stops
• Zac Taylor confirming starters will sit Saturday
• Joe Burrow’s “now or never” message and urgency comments
• Ben Johnson’s pre-practice thoughts and special teams focus
Full highlights, player performances, and post-practice press conference quotes from both teams.
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