One‑Hander and Extra Throws Dominate Bengals’ Minicamp Day One
Practice highlights and recent defensive additions offer reporters a tentative sign that Cincinnati’s offseason moves could help the team end its playoff drought.
Overview
- Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp produced a widely shared highlight when tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in a one‑handed deep catch that reporters and fans called the play of the day.
- Quarterback Joe Burrow stayed on the field after practice to keep throwing, which delayed his scheduled media availability and was framed by reporters as a sign of hands‑on preparation.
- The Bengals’ roster work this spring centered on defense, including trading the No. 10 overall pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and adding veterans such as Jonathan Allen and Bryan Cook.
- Burrow enters the offseason coming off a turf‑toe injury that cut his 2025 season short, and the club returns its core offensive linemen for the first time in consecutive seasons to focus on protecting him.
- Minicamp runs through June 18 and will be followed by a monthlong break before training camp in late July, so these practice moments remain early, noncompetitive indicators to watch as the season approaches.