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🚨Bengals News From OTA Phase 3 Ft. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins & DJ Turner

21 min · 5. juni 2026
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The Cincinnati Bengals OTA offseason program is officially in the books, and there are plenty of encouraging signs coming out of Phase 3 workouts. In this episode of Chatterbox Bengals, Stone Shields breaks down the biggest OTA takeaways, including the impressive buy-in from players, the intense energy surrounding the team, and the noticeable lack of offseason drama that has often surrounded the Bengals in recent years. Today's podcast is presented by QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com to learn more Today's podcast is presented by 78 Cigars! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Stone dives into why Ja'Marr Chase continues to prove he's one of the NFL's most competitive superstars and why his mindset could help fuel another dominant season in Cincinnati. He also discusses Tee Higgins' team-first mentality, his incredible OTA highlight catch, and why the Bengals offense could be even more dangerous heading into the 2026 NFL season. Plus, we examine DJ Turner's presence at voluntary workouts despite being eligible for a contract extension. What does his commitment say about the culture being built in Cincinnati? Could Turner be preparing for another breakout season in the Bengals secondary? Other topics include: Cincinnati Bengals OTA observations Joe Burrow's health and leadership Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins expectations DJ Turner contract situation Bengals training camp outlook Zac Taylor's comments on team culture Super Bowl expectations for Cincinnati With training camp rapidly approaching and the Bengals looking to return to championship contention, now is the perfect time to evaluate where this roster stands and what fans should be excited about heading into the season. Subscribe to Chatterbox Sports and Chatterbox Bengals for daily Cincinnati Bengals coverage, NFL news, training camp updates, game analysis, player interviews, and year-round Bengals content. #Bengals #BengalsRumors #BengalsOTAs

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