Highlights and reactions from Bengals Minicamp Day 1

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) runs drills during minicamp, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals took to the practice fields outside of Paycor Stadium to open up their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Bengals are coming off a third consecutive disappointing season in which they were shut out of the playoffs. Instead of firing people, the front office took some big swings this offseason in hopes of pushing the team back into the postseason.

The addition of Dexter Lawrence represents the biggest of those swings. The Bengals sent their No. 10 overall selection to the Giants in exchange for Lawrence in a move generations of fans have been begging for. They also signed Bryan Cook, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, Kyle Dugger, and re-signed Dalton Risner and Joe Flacco (who hopefully just holds a clipboard this season).

They also had a draft many analysts believe was among the best in the league, which landed them Cashius Howell, Conner Lew and Landon Robinson, among others to be excited about.

Tuesday is the first of three days the team will be in attendance together before they take their five-week summer break that precedes training camp.

Here are some highlights of Tuesday’s action from X:

#Bengals mandatory minicamp day one is underway. Al Golden paying close attention to his linebackers today as they work through drills with LB Coach Mike Hodges. pic.twitter.com/O0ADO6rI6U

— Yanni Tragellis (@yannitragellis) June 16, 2026

Joe Burrow finds Mike Gesicki deep downfield. One heck of a catch by the veteran tight end. pic.twitter.com/IFs5Qkg85l

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) June 16, 2026

Joe Burrow stayed well after practice to keep throwing, and by the time he came back to the locker room, it was almost time for a meeting, so his scheduled press conference has been pushed to tomorrow. #Bengals

— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) June 16, 2026

This was the play of the day, imo https://t.co/Cu17ztdwLz

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) June 16, 2026

Joe Burrow responds with a beautiful touch pass to Mike Gesicki. #Bengals@FOX19pic.twitter.com/0QsusNeKNm

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 16, 2026

Charlie Jones: "It was a catch. The ref was there."

We spoke with the #Bengals receiver about one of the best plays of minicamp day one.

Also, did Joe Burrow go at Josh Newton for a reason? pic.twitter.com/DPUgt4V45l

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 16, 2026

im having a heart attack https://t.co/S7rXO1qjVC

— victoria (@bengalogy) June 16, 2026

First player checking in for #Bengals mandatory minicamp: Dexter Lawrence.

He kindly offered me a good morning and a fist bump. pic.twitter.com/HX2ELrZZnh

— Kayler Smith – WDTN (@KaylerSmithTV) June 16, 2026

Who had the catch of the day at #Bengals mandatory minicamp?

Mike Gesicki one-hander or Charlie Jones one-hander?@WDTNpic.twitter.com/6NyViIxcNw

— Kayler Smith – WDTN (@KaylerSmithTV) June 16, 2026

3. Check out Burrow’s no-look pass to Erick All.
Joe’s leadership qualities have made a big impression on 10-year vet Jonathan Allen.
“You can tell when someone is trying to be a fake leader,” said Allen. “They’re trying to be a leader, but they don’t have natural leadership… pic.twitter.com/mAe9ISYOkj

— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) June 16, 2026

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