Three Things to Watch for During Cincinnati Bengals' Joint Practice With Indianapolis Colts

The Bengals host the Colts on Tuesday for their second joint practice of training camp.

James Rapien | Aug 20, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks between sessions at the Chicago Bears Halas Hall practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

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CINCINNATI — The Bengals host the Colts on Tuesday for their second and final joint practice of training camp. Here are three things I'll be monitoring closely:

Joe Burrow's Performance

Burrow and the first team offense didn't score a touchdown during 11-on-11 or 7-on-7 on Monday. It was a short session, but noteworthy. Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase were both out. Burrow has had his fair share of struggles over the past week. It would be nice to see him bounce back in what is likely his final action against another team before the regular season opener against the Patriots.

Higgins and Trent Brown are expected to practice. Burrow won't have Chase, but he'll have most of his weapons against the Colts' starters.

Cornerback Battle

Dax Hill and DJ Turner II continue to battle for the starting cornerback job. Both guys have played well and the competition is down to the final week of camp.

Don't be shocked if Tuesday's practice is a deciding factor—especially if Hill is matched up with Michael Pittman Jr. The Bengals want to get him as many reps against quality wide receivers as they can. Meanwhile, Turner has been playing with the second-team defense, but the Bengals probably have a better idea of what he is at this point. Meanwhile, Hill is still getting comfortable at cornerback after switching positions this offseason.

Offensive Line Depth

Will Matt Lee continue to have a stellar training camp after faring well against the Bears' starters in the second preseason game?

Is Jaxson Kirkland ready to make one final push for a roster spot? With the Bengals shorthanded at tackle, is there any possibility of Jackson Carman redeeming himself and playing well on Tuesday?

We know Orlando Brown Jr., Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, Amarius Mims, Cody Ford and Brown are all roster locks. The depth behind those guys appears to have taken shape, but Tuesday is a chance for the back end of the offensive line room to make one final impression on the coaching staff before the preseason finale on Thursday night.

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Published Aug 20, 2024|Modified Aug 20, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.