The Cincinnati Bengals will take the football field next week for their first preseason game. That means these training camp practices are starting to mean a bit more as we get closer to the regular season.
The big piece of news that we will focus mostly on today is that Trey Hendrickson turns his holdout into a hold-in as he showed up for practice in street clothes.
Hendrickson makes an impact
Is this also gonna crop dumb? pic.twitter.com/r4MnPZdFrD
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) July 30, 2025
When the news broke that Hendrickson was returning to camp without a deal, many
assumed it was to hold-in and avoid fines, but we got confirmation when he walked out to practice in street clothes.
Despite that, he was still very involved in practice.
Trey Hendrickson (white hat) is engaged and talking with teammates during d-line drills.#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/70NSqvjLRO
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 30, 2025
Here's the video of Trey Hendrickson working with Shemar Stewart today. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/ku83oBaebi
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 30, 2025
Big guys are returning to practice
The Bengals got 4 trench players back in pads today. Defensive tackle BJ Hill has been a missed presence. Rookie offensive linemen Dylan Fairchild and Seth McLaughlin got on the field. McLaughlin was expected to miss more time with rehab, but he was on the field for individual drills.
Fairchild had just missed a few days. Lucas Patrick also suited up again.
BJ Hill in full pads ready to go Wednesday pic.twitter.com/VPd41Bvy4o
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 30, 2025
Lucas Patrick and Seth McLaughlin are both in uniform today pic.twitter.com/PdA4PcRDWJ
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) July 30, 2025
Defense keeps making noise
The defense has obviously been a point of emphasis for offseason coverage for Cincinnati. They were a big issue and a big reason why the team failed to make the playoffs.
So far, they have been looking impressive making big plays against what will likely be a top offense in the NFL.
Josh Newton intercepts Joe Burrow in the endzone pic.twitter.com/sLVFD5HM6K
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 30, 2025
Joseph Ossai beats Dylan Fairchild for the sack on Bengals QB Joe Burrow. Burrow got bumped at the end of the play. pic.twitter.com/1E7O9zRKw6
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 30, 2025
Jordan Battle vs. Ja’Marr Chase. pic.twitter.com/ImAv3DeRqP
— Pat Brennan (@PBrennanENQ) July 30, 2025
Offensive highlights
Here are some of the best sights from the offensive side of the ball to brighten your Wednesday afternoon.
Andrei Iosivas probably gets a special hat tip for an especially nice practice.
Chase Brown with the one-handed grab from Joe Burrow Wednesday pic.twitter.com/mdZO32UYBh
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 30, 2025
Jake Browning to Jermaine Burton for the touchdown. pic.twitter.com/KINNPR0li0
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 30, 2025
Good burst and agility from Tahj Brooks in 11s with the second team pic.twitter.com/XswfFfAcTF
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 30, 2025
Andrei Iosivas has had a great day. He just made this Awesome one-handed catch on a route up the seam. pic.twitter.com/ZJn72jtVDe
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 30, 2025
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