Dave Lapham was back on the practice fields Thursday afternoon as the Cincinnati Bengals continued their work toward the 2024 NFL season.

With nine days until the Bengals play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first preseason game, Lap knows each day brings more competition as young players look to make a mark and earn their place on the roster.

There was minor injury news on Thursday as things continued to be put together on both sides of the ball. Bengals like Vonn Bell and Geno Stone are looking to give the Bengals strength up the middle of the defense after seeing setbacks a year ago. Second-year receivers Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas have made great strides physically and mentally, giving the Bengals one of the top receiving groups in the NFL.

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