Quick Facts: Why Bengals rookie LB Maema Njongmeta got off to a quick start; Anarumo has his eye on the Bears’ talented pitch-and-catch combo
“What I really liked was his speed game. Fast,” said linebacker coach James Bettcher. “He didn’t let shouting or anything like that bother him. He took a stance, pressed his buttons and went.”

Jeff Gunter placed on the reserve/retired list
The Bengals today placed DE Jeff Gunter on the reserve/retired list. Gunter, a sophomore at Coastal Carolina University, was selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Bengals defensive end Jeff Gunter is retiring from the NFL at age 25, the team announced
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jeff Gunter is retiring from the National Football League, the club announced Wednesday. Gunter, 25, was selected by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina, but did not play last season.

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase arrive in Chicago before training with the Bears
Although Chase is not expected to participate in practice, it is a good sign that he is on the team. He did not attend Tuesday’s session.

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton headlines 5 rookies making waves in preseason | FOX Sports
We’ll even skip all the attention on first-round draft picks and offer five later-round rookies who made a splash in their preseason games and deserve a closer look as we approach the 2024 season. If nothing else, they could turn out to be great fantasy hidden gems.

Yes, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase traveled to Chicago for NFL preseason training against the Bears – Yahoo Sports
According to a team X-post, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase traveled to Chicago for Thursday’s joint practice and Saturday’s NFL preseason game against the Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow looks back on the decisive moment in Super Bowl LVI
“Yeah, I think about it too much,” Burrow said of the Bengals’ final offensive play of the game. “More so than the fourth quarter, like all the events leading up to it. There are so many things that could have gone in our favor, didn’t go in our favor and ended up going in their favor. A call here, a call there and the ball doesn’t bounce in our favor that day. Sometimes it goes that way.”

How the Cincinnati Bengals are improving their defensive line
After losing fan-favorite defensive tackle DJ Reader, Cincinnati Bengals fans were concerned about their depth. This issue was evident early in the preseason. Yes, there are a number of injuries and players not playing, but the depth on the interior was still inadequate. Not only on the interior, but the edge group could arguably use some help, especially with Cam Sample out for the year. The Bengals could certainly do well with edge if guys like Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai make big strides, but there are no guarantees. That being said, there are numerous ways to improve these units, so let’s get into it.

Bengals rookie Maema Njongmeta hopes to make the roster when he returns to Chicago
Zac Taylor has already decided to give the starters a break this weekend so his team can evaluate the backups. Typically, NFL prospects only have three practices in a row, while a starter gets five. Guys who are not considered permanent fixtures on the roster have to take every single opportunity to make a good impression on the Cincinnati football team.