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Bears fans are laughing at the Packers after reports that Green Bay were dominated by the Arizona Cardinals in a joint practice, failing to score in all four two-minute drills while the Cardinals scored TDs. The piece notes Green Bay's preseason has been uneven—kicker issues, lost receivers, and questions about the pass rush—making the Lions appear the bigger threat in the NFC North and casting doubt on the Packers' hype.
The Chicago Bears’ long, heat-soaked joint practice with the Tennessee Titans was their longest session of the summer and proved the most challenging, with a standout interior defensive lineman repeatedly troubling the Bears’ offensive line while both teams evaluated depth and rotations ahead of roster decisions.
Caleb Williams starred in the Bears-Titans joint practice, going 9-for-11 in the opening team period and connecting with several receivers, earning praise from Titans coach Robert Saleh who called him a stud and compared him to Russell Wilson; the session also featured Bears’ creative plays, some defensive miscues, and injury updates as Williams' energy and leadership set the tone for the day.
Cardinals opened slow in the Packers joint practice but flipped the script in the second half as the offensive line steadied and Jacoby Brissett’s passing improved, with Trey McBride catching a team-high eight passes and Marvin Harrison Jr. providing big plays alongside Michael Wilson. Defensively, late interceptions by Zaven Collins and Andrew Wingard and a Jordan Burch sack helped stabilize the day; young players Walter Nolen and Burch impressed up front, while cornerback battles between Denzel Burke and Max Melton continued. Isaiah Adams was day-to-day with a knee injury.
Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion after a hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods during Thursday's joint practice; if diagnosed, he would enter concussion protocol and could miss several days but would have a window to be cleared before Week 1.
Washington’s offense looked out of sync in a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, missing key blockers Sam Cosmi and Laremy Tunsil and struggling with protection that hampered Jayden Daniels and stalled the run game, prompting concerns and calls for accountability as the team prepares for a season opener against the Eagles.
Green Bay and Arizona wrapped a joint practice at Ray Nitschke Field ahead of Friday’s preseason finale, with the Cardinals dominating the two-minute drills and the Packers’ offense struggling in key moments. Jordan Love threw two interceptions on the day as multiple defenders—Kenion III, Oladapo, and Brandon Cisse—picked off passes, and a few scuffles flared around Packers tight end Tucker Kraft as he returns from ACL rehab. The session featured notable back-and-forth between offenses and defenses, culminating in a schedule break before the Aug. 28 Lambeau game.
Texans' edge rush overwhelmed the Panthers in a joint practice, with Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter repeatedly beating Panthers tackles and Bryce Young throwing two interceptions as Houston moved the ball while Carolina's offense struggled. The Panthers' defense had a better showing at times but wilted in the two-minute drill. Panthers coach Dave Canales called Houston's rush phenomenal and said starters will sit for Friday's preseason game; injuries limited Panthers options, while Kenny Pickett led the second team to TDs from Metchie and Horn.
Washington Commanders and Ravens wrapped up training camp with a joint practice in Owings Mills ahead of Friday’s preseason finale; the coverage highlights Jayden Daniels’ throws, Sonny Styles’ reps, several rookies flashing, and OL issues amid limited edge pressure on Lamar Jackson, signaling improvements needed before Week 1.
The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala described Washington’s offensive line as “inoperable” in a Wednesday joint practice with the Ravens, with Baltimore dominating and Washington’s blocking issues highlighted as a major concern. Washington has already dealt with a season-long injury to LT Laremy Tunsil and signed free agent OT DJ Humphries; if the line isn’t addressed, it could spell trouble for QB Jayden Daniels and other fantasy-relevant players. Washington ranked 18th in pass-blocking win rate and 21st in run-blocking win rate last season.
A day-long joint practice in Jacksonville saw Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars’ offense repeatedly carve up the Buccaneers’ defense, while Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay’s offense struggled with a stalled run game and inconsistent protection. Still, the Bucs had bright spots with the return of Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea, a standout performance from Ted Hurst, and some defensive stops as both teams prepare for Wednesday’s session and the Week 1 showdown against the Bengals.
Seattle and Tennessee staged a joint practice in Nashville that produced a mix of positives and teachable moments: the Titans staged a red-zone/2-minute emphasis and had some success, while Seattle’s defense earned sacks and a Ty Okada pick-6. coach Mike Macdonald called it a productive day with room to improve, and multiple players on both sides stood out as factors to watch in upcoming preseason games, though Jake Bobo’s long-term injury is a noted concern and others stepped up at receiver and in the backfield.
Seattle used a joint practice in Nashville to give its starters extended preseason reps, with Sam Darnold connecting on deep throws, Ty Okada returning a pick-six, and Seattle’s defense making key plays, while Tennessee showed moments of rhythm. The day included a serious knee injury to Jake Bobo and heat-related issues for Abe Lucas and Montorie Foster Jr., and Trevon Diggs practiced for the first time since signing. No fights occurred, and coaches emphasized productive reps as Seattle continues to define its identity ahead of the opener.
During the Seahawks-Titans joint practice in Nashville, Jake Bobo was carted off with a right-leg injury described as 'bad-looking' by beat reporters, leaving the Seahawks to await a formal injury update from Mike Macdonald; Bobo, a fourth-year receiver and key special-teams contributor who had recently returned from a hamstring issue, had played in last week’s preseason game.
In the Bears-Bengals joint practice, Braxton Jones remains the likely LT1 with Theo Benedet lagging in pass protection, while Benedet’s struggles contributed to a rough finish for the Bears’ offense—no first-team completions in an 11-on-11 period and Caleb Williams being sacked twice by Myles Murphy (one for a safety). Dexter Lawrence disrupted the Bears’ protection, and Jaylon Johnson’s blanket coverage limited Ja’Marr Chase’s targets, though Chase still praised the corner afterward. Dillon Thieneman intercepted Joe Burrow, and the Bears found red-zone payoff with three TDs from Loveland, Davis, and Zavion Thomas; Stevenson and Smith returned to practice, and there were no serious injuries reported.