NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: WR Colbie Younger #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs prep for warmups in the course of the Faculty Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal recreation between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday January 1, 2026 on the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Picture by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures) | Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures
The Cincinnati Bengals march nearer to that first preseason recreation. At present we noticed some younger gamers actually open some eyes. We proceed to see the protection maintain its personal in opposition to Joe Burrow and the offense.
We’re every week away from the primary preseason recreation, and it’s getting very fascinating to see how a few of these place battles progress.
Colbie Younger makes his case for WR3 as Andrei Iosivas struggles
Had his knees buckling https://t.co/nqGLEbF2Zk
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) August 6, 2026
#Bengals rookie WR Colbie Younger continues to impress at camp. Good seize right here with Demetrius Knight Jr. and Jordan Battle in protection.@FOX19 pic.twitter.com/AKGE9yfOJA
— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) August 6, 2026
Burrow ➡️ IosivasAndrei can't hold on on the finish.#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/ZyGpThHI2X
— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) August 6, 2026
Yoshi with a drop 😕 pic.twitter.com/LItF0xPVG8
— Andrew Fo 𝕏 Miller (@AndrewFoxMiller) August 6, 2026
One factor that has been a problem since Tyler Boyd’s departure from the staff is the dearth of a constant third possibility behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Iosivas seemed like he was going to suit completely proper into that position, however he has had points with drops and having the ability to persistently beat the weaker protection he’s afforded by having the opposite receivers drawing a lot consideration.
The Bengals drafted Younger within the fourth spherical, and this was two years after the experiment of Jermaine Burton blew up of their face. This staff needs wholesome competitors at that space, and thus far Younger has been doing simply that. He has the athletic profile and fingers to utterly destroy single protection. And he has proven he could make performs over the center the previous few days. It will likely be fascinating to see how this performs out shifting ahead with Iosivas in a contract 12 months.
Cashius Howell wows in opposition to first staff
Whew yeah it isn't all pace with Cashius Howell pic.twitter.com/krswlCrs7E
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) August 6, 2026
I acquired my want, Cashius getting reps vs. the 1s immediately. OBJ finally ends up on the bottom on this one. https://t.co/h3aznrIvtI
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) August 6, 2026
Howell was anticipated to be a rotational go rusher coming into his rookie season. The one factor each evaluator agreed on pre-draft was that his bag of go rush strikes is extremely deep. Many anticipated that to be primarily finesse given his stature, however he takes down one of many largest offensive linemen within the NFL right here in Orlando Brown Jr. with pure energy.
He might even be afforded extra of a possibility to point out his abilities as his former Texas A&M teammate goes to be out just a few weeks, lacking these invaluable reps.
Shemar Stewart watches follow with a brace on his left leg after hyperextending his knee final week. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/iYqnQoKlkn
— Yanni Tragellis (@yannitragellis) August 6, 2026
The remainder of the highlights and notes
These are a few of the smaller headlines which can be simply enjoyable to incorporate even when they aren’t worthy of their very own part. Tacorio Davis mixing it up with Younger and a flashback to a a lot darker time with Chase getting a day without work.
Ja’Marr in a hat bringing again reminiscences. pic.twitter.com/GnOxmKwWl8
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) August 6, 2026
You’ll be able to see Dax Hill simply isn’t fairly full pace. Chases Tee Higgins. Noticeably uncomfortable and jogs off. He’s been restricted. #Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/emxS8LNRqT
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 6, 2026
Preserve feeding me these Tacario Davis vs Colbie Younger battles!! pic.twitter.com/pC8faQDVaI
— Andrew Fo 𝕏 Miller (@AndrewFoxMiller) August 6, 2026
40 seconds of LB drills for Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/TcWgiXRZQZ
— Gabi Sorrentino (@GSorrentinoTV) August 6, 2026
