Report: Bengals Struggle in Rainy Joint Practice With Bears

CINCINNATI — Thursday's joint practice with the Bears reportedly went poorly head-to-head for Cincinnati as Joe Burrow threw multiple interceptions amidst a rainy afternoon.

Multiple reports had both defenses doing well in the two-minute periods with Cincinnati not pushing the ball downfield much but still struggling to stay consistent in the passing game. Pro Football Network's Jay Morrison noted Tee Higgins had four drops in the elements along with others across the offense.

The media team did post a couple of short touchdowns: a catch by Trenton Irwin and a run by Chase Brown. On defense, Cincinnati's Germaine Pratt reportedly intercepted Caleb Williams on the first play of 7-on-7s.

The Bengals coaching staff has talked about wanting to practice in rain after what happened against the Browns during the 2023 season opener.

They experienced plenty on Thursday.

It’s raining, it’s pouring, @trenton_4 is scoring 😁 pic.twitter.com/UumuLiO1g9
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 15, 2024

Run it in @chasebrown____ 😤 pic.twitter.com/p8SOW5BpV0
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 15, 2024

Notes from practice

Two #Bengals carted off wet field in air casts — Chris Evans and D’Ante Smith

Tee Higgins 4 drops. Tons off other drops.

Burrow picked off 3 times

Charlie Jones participated in indys, STs

Cody Ford replaced Trent Brown at RT midway thru
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) August 15, 2024

#Bears-Bengals joint practice is over. It POURED at times. #Bengals suffered two bad injuries that were tough to see. RB Chris Evans and OT D’Ante Smith both needed aircasts and were carted off.

I watched Burrow vs Bears and the D won the day. Nothing happening downfield as…
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 15, 2024

Recap of the 7-on-7s for the #Bears' offense.

- Caleb Williams had his first pass intercepted by Germaine Pratt in the middle of the field.
- Williams connected with Keenan Allen on a drag route in the middle of the field.
- Williams then hit Allen again on a short pass on the…
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 15, 2024

Play of the day for the #Bears offense:

Caleb Williams threw a perfect pass to Keenan Allen on a fade route in the back left corner of the end zone in 11-on-11s for a touchdown.

Allen created separation at the line of scrimmage, and Williams delivered an accurate 8-yard pass.…
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 15, 2024

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