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5 thoughts about latest practice at Bengals training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals shifted training camp practice to the new turf inside Paycor Stadium for the first time on Thursday.

Otherwise, besides one big injury, it was a routine day as the first preseason game looms. Some quick thoughts:

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  1. The Charlie Jones injury looked bad, yet early indications are that he might’ve avoided a major issue. That’s really important — they need him to be that dangerous threat back on special teams returns this year.
  2. Signing three free agents isn’t necessarily a sign of long-term concerns about some of the injured bigger names on the defensive line. It’s more about finding bodies to take snaps during preseason action.
  3. It sounds like Trey Hendrickson is almost all the way back. But it would still be wise to expect a measured pace, as the coaching staff doesn’t want to rush a guy who has had nagging injuries over the years.
  4. Still no Ja’Marr Chase. It’s going to be pretty interesting to see how long this “hold-in” lasts. But it’s not like it takes a long time for him to get the proper connection going with Joe Burrow.
  5. The new turf, as captured by Dan Hoard, looks fantastic:
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