The highlights and most notable news from Day 1 of training camp.
Training camp is finally here. We get to see the Cincinnati Bengals actually on the field rather than talking about how they’ll fit.
Still, there are no pads at this stage, and there is little to no contact. So don’t go convincing yourself that anything from today will make or break the season. It’s nice to see these guys actually out there practicing.
The new conference room and notes from Zac Taylor’s opening press conference
Zac kicking off the first presser in the newly renovated news conference room. pic.twitter.com/GW0nVfh7yq
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) July 23, 2025
The Bengals have come a long way from their media cart days. The new conference room looks fitting of a professional football team.
“Everything I’ve seen from Dax has been awesome right now.” Zac Taylor on Dax Hill and his ramp up to start camp. Will pull him back on some days of camp to make sure he’s not overloading him in his return to the field.
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 23, 2025
Zac Taylor says Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart will not be distractions “it’s nothing for us”, Zack Moss will begin on NFI list. pic.twitter.com/Vt9jUIE3Qd
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 23, 2025
Zac Taylor told us the they would cross train Lucas Patrick at center as well as right guard
Today, he starts at center with the 2s. Looks like they’ll mix it up with him during camp #Bengals
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 23, 2025
Some of the noteworthy things to take away from Taylor’s opening presser are that Dax Hill looks like he will start training camp relatively healthy. They’ll just be watching the amount of work they’re giving him. Zach Moss starting on NFI. Lucas Patrick is also getting work at center and guard through camp.
First day of camp vibes
Here are some of the cooler sights and videos from Day 1. Hope you enjoy, and Who Dey!
Bengals training camp is here! pic.twitter.com/nag8SLE9nV
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 23, 2025
It’s a mostly new defensive coaching staff and there are a ton of new defensive drills in the individual period.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 23, 2025
Chase & Higgins. Volume 2 in Cincy underway. pic.twitter.com/molbnvSzjx
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) July 23, 2025
Year two for Mike Gesicki in Cincinnati pic.twitter.com/vYjJDmR6YK
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 23, 2025
Bengals Defensive line getting work in without Trey Hendrickson at Day 1 of training camp. #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/AzoaQLyTGC
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) July 23, 2025
Ridder to Burton https://t.co/oKOr0guGJa pic.twitter.com/1MCjkf4vGR
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 23, 2025
Joe Burrow with a little scramble with no one open during the first team portion of 11-on-11 pic.twitter.com/acolgl14UY
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 23, 2025
This is the most physical non-padded Bengals practice I’ve seen. Obviously no tackling, but there’s some real contact today.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) July 23, 2025
https://t.co/Zga76inUus pic.twitter.com/blTSSsPHQq
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) July 23, 2025
Bengals in 11 drills. Cody Ford in at right guard.with 1s. Demetrius Knight next to Logan Wilson at LB. pic.twitter.com/RxPReBn7YS
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) July 23, 2025
Geno Stone with the pressure, Joe Burrow with a nice move and Oren Burks with the PBU. Fun play for the Bengals and Al Golden’s defense ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/acQQTojuTR
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) July 23, 2025
CliffNotes: Bengals Camp Practice 1
Burrow closes the final 11 on 11 period 3/5. No deep shots dialed up Day 1
Jenkins steps in for Hill. Newton holds down nickel with Hill easing back in
Top play goes to Al Golden’s unit. Blitz from Stone. Breakup by Burks ⬇️… pic.twitter.com/f2NtFzr15J
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) July 23, 2025