After a successful first day of practice together on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals were back on the field for Day 2 on Thursday. They’ll then square off in Saturday’s preseason finale, but that’s a game almost no starters will play in.
So instead, Sean McVay and Zac Taylor are using these two days of joint practice to give their top players valuable work against another competitive team. Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow are all participating, as are Jalen Ramsey and Tee Higgins.
We’ll keep you updated on all the happenings from Day 2 of joint practice in Cincinnati here, sharing tweets and posts from reporters in attendance. Be sure to check back throughout the afternoon for the latest news, highlights and updates.
Two stars on the 2018 Belk Bowl champs team, Wake Forest’s John Wolford and Jessie Bates, catching up before today’s practice. pic.twitter.com/PsEm4RfDG9
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Gorgeous day for a joint practice. Day 2 about to get poppin’ between #Bengals and #Rams. pic.twitter.com/sAlExiCr0y
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 25, 2022
One of the greatest defensive players of all time getting in some work before today’s joint practice. pic.twitter.com/3EDjBbsM6D
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Aaron Donald. pic.twitter.com/BCxA7jwo6U
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 25, 2022
Nice rep for Cordell Volson in 1-on-1s against A’Shawn Robinson #Bengals pic.twitter.com/xECXE8kx7P
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 25, 2022
Joe Burrow picked off on a slant to Ja’Marr Chase in the first play of 7v7.
Troy Hill cut off the route and picked it. Read it perfect.
Burrow comes back with 3 straight completions. #Bengals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 25, 2022
.@Joe_MainMixon 🤝 @CooperKupp pic.twitter.com/o3VnZ3OAyv
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 25, 2022
Rams worked the corner of the end zones in 7-on-7, looking to get the ball to Cooper Kupp. Bengals CBs Chidobe Awuzie, Mike Hilton with good coverage on both reps.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Jonah Williams and Cordell Volson handle the stunt from Leonard Floyd and Aaron Donald👀👀 pic.twitter.com/chf78I6iVk
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 25, 2022
Both defenses playing well. Rams keeping the Bengals offense from getting into any rhythm.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
And we’ve had a few scrums. No love lost between La’el Collins and Leonard Floyd today pic.twitter.com/yLQn6MxdRv
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) August 25, 2022
A second scuffle breaks out between #Bengals and #Rams big men in joint practice. pic.twitter.com/yZJTiZSqFU
— Sam Greene (@SGdoesit) August 25, 2022
It. Is. On.
Started with Leonard Floyd and La’el Collins again. Punches thrown.
At one point, Aaron Donald grabbed someone’s helmet and then was shoved to the ground.
The big one. It happened. #Bengals #Rams pic.twitter.com/bJqv0Wiwtx
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 25, 2022
Bengals OL La’el Collins was engaged with a Rams player on a run play. The Rams player, whose number was hard to see, had Collins grabbed from behind and engaged a little too long.
Collins took exception, threw a few punches and all hell broke loose.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) August 25, 2022
Crosstown Shootout like. After the play ended, Collins delivered some full force punches. A scrum ensued and the dugouts emptied.
Collins is now leaving the practice field.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) August 25, 2022
BENGALS & RAMS FIGHT.
Aaron Donald gets thrown to the ground. pic.twitter.com/AKOHUzEZPU
— WHO DEY est. 2000 (@dpainclain) August 25, 2022
