The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for their upcoming preseason game against the Chicago Bears, which per Cincy Jungle will feature increased playing time from starters compared to earlier preseason contests. The Bengals defeated the Detroit Lions 16-14 in their preseason opener, though multiple outlets note the team has more work to do before the regular season begins.
On the roster front, an important defensive player has returned to practice, per Yahoo Sports, though the specific player was not identified in available reporting. Elsewhere, rookie tight end Jack Endries made an impression in his NFL debut during Thursday's game against Detroit, catching three receptions for 25 yards and scoring the Bengals' only touchdown, per Cincy Jungle.
In tangential news, Joe Burrow was mentioned in a statement from Jayden Daniels' attorney regarding a dispute with LSU over jersey number usage, per Cincy Jungle, though details remained limited in available reporting.