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NFL preseason preparations for Bears and Bengals

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The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for a preseason matchup scheduled for August 22, 2026. Betting odds currently list the Bengals as slight favorites with a moneyline of -111, compared to -107 for the Bears, and a game total set at 40.5 points. Ahead of the game, the two teams held During a recent joint training camp practice in Cincinnati Cincinnati, the Bengals' defense showed strength, highlighted by defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence tipping a pass to test their units against different competition. himself for an interception. Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen noted quarterback Caleb Williams faced significant pressure during the difficulty of facing an explosive Bengals offense led scrimmage, including sacks by Myles Murphy. The session also included physical skirmishes, such as a notable hit by Jeremiah Martin on rookie tight end Sam Roush. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Following the session, Bengals offensive lineman Dalton Risner expressed confidence in a revamped defense that includes veteran Dexter Lawrence. Burrow also emphasized a reiterated his sense of urgency for urgency, describing the 2026 season, stating he wants the organization season as a “now or never” opportunity to “compete for pursue a title immediately.” championship and end the team's postseason drought. Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised Burrow’s capabilities, calling him a “surgeon” with high-level pocket awareness. Regarding roster management, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that starters will not play in the preseason finale on August 28, as the team shifts focus toward rookies and developmental players. Injury concerns persist for the Bears, as second-string quarterback Tyson Bagent remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Other previous injury concerns included tackle Kiran Amegadjie, while defensive end Marcus Davenport has yet to participate in practice since signing with the team.

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  1. 2026-08-21 02:56 UTC NFL preseason preparations for Bears and Bengals
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  3. 2026-08-19 20:55 UTC NFL preseason preparations for Bears and Bengals

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