Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Preview, BJ Hill Injury News, Reds Win Third Straight Series

The Cincinnati Bengals officially open training camp this week with expectations as high as ever. After another offseason built around keeping Joe Burrow healthy and surrounding him with elite talent, Cincinnati begins camp focused on one goal: returning to the playoffs and reestablishing itself as an AFC contender. Every practice at the Kettering Health Practice Fields will be closely watched as roster battles, injury updates and young player development begin to shape the 2026 season.

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One of the biggest early storylines is on the defensive line, where veteran defensive tackle B.J. Hill will open camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. The Bengals have not disclosed the specifics of Hill's injury, but his absence gives younger defensive linemen an opportunity to earn valuable first-team reps while Cincinnati hopes one of its most dependable interior defenders returns sooner rather than later.

Offensively, all eyes remain on Burrow and one of the league's most explosive passing attacks. The chemistry between Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is already established, but camp will provide an opportunity for younger receivers to compete for depth roles while the offensive line continues building continuity. Establishing consistency in protection will be a major emphasis before preseason games begin.

Defensively, the Bengals will look for improved production from their pass rush and secondary after an offseason dedicated to strengthening both position groups. Coaches will also evaluate several rookies and young contributors expected to compete for meaningful snaps throughout camp.

With six public practices scheduled before preseason action begins, training camp marks the first real step toward determining whether Cincinnati has assembled a roster capable of making another postseason run. The answers won't come overnight, but the competition starts now, and every rep will matter as the Bengals begin preparing for what they hope is a bounce-back 2026 campaign.

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