1. Veteran Leadership
T.J. Slaton Jr. is embracing the role of veteran leader.
"I've never been in this position before," he said. "We've got a lot of young guys on this defense, so I'm trying to communicate and be a great teammate."
2. Defensive Touchdowns
Notre Dame tied for the NCAA lead in defensive TDs last year.
Al Golden had the Bengals working on the finer points of INT returns today.
"He's extremely detailed," said Joseph Ossai. "He's very hands-on and I don't know, there's just something about him. He's exciting."
3. Hand Fighting
The O-linemen are constantly working on hand-to-hand combat under new coach Scott Peters.
Will it translate to improved pass protection?
"That's the main goal," said Ted Karras. "How can we put tools in our players' hands that increase the chances of a one-on-one victory."
4. Return of the Money Mac
Camp ended with a 54-yard field goal by Evan McPherson.
The goal post must have looked huge compared to the skinny ones on the practice field.
"I love 'em," said Darrin Simmons. "We've had them here since day one. It makes it a smaller target to hit and narrows their focus."
5. Take Advantage of the Break
The players are off for the next 5 1/2 weeks. What's Zac Taylor’s message going into the break?
"You can't be the reason why we start training camp slow," said Taylor. "We've got to hit the ground running — that's on every single player and coach to be able to do that."
View some of the top shots from the Bengals Mandatory Minicamp, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
RB Chase Brown during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
DT Kris Jenkins Jr. goes through a drill during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
QB Joe Burrow throws a pass during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
LB Logan Wilson during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
TE Mike Gesicki during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
LB Barrett Carter during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
WR Andrei Iosivas catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
DT T.J. Slaton Jr. goes through a drill during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
WR Tee Higgins catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
LB Demetrius Knight Jr. during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
WR Ja'Marr Chase catches a pass during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
DT Kris Jenkins Jr. during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
K Evan McPherson kicks a field goal as P Ryan Rehkow holds during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
QB Joe Burrow during mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The Bengals huddle for a prayer at the end of mandatory minicamp at Paycor Stadium, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
