Yes, Joe Burrow got into a rare scuffle during the Bengals-Bears joint practice on August 20. Burrow mixed it up with Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo — an uncharacteristic moment for the typically cool-headed QB.
After the dust settled, Ja'Marr Chase said the offense needs to "protect Joe" with more urgency this season, given that 2026 is a make-or-break year for the Bengals (from the Ja'Marr Chase page). The Bengals' revamped defense also reportedly dominated the Bears' offense in that same practice. No injuries or disciplinary fallout from the scuffle has been reported.