Bengals fans turned yesterday's open training camp practice into Cincinnati’s unofficial first football party of the 2026 season. They packed the Kettering Health Practice Fields for a closer look at the new roster, a few autographs and the annual reminder that Cincinnati does not need an actual game to get loud about football.
Fans came to meet players and collect signatures, while also supporting the Landon Robinson Foundation, according to WLWT’s report. Wayne Butler told the station he collected autographs from Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight, while the group known as the Eager Beavers attended hoping to meet rookie defensive lineman Landon Robinson.
Robinson stopped by to greet the young fans, giving a community-focused moment to a morning otherwise built around drills and roster battles. The rookie also spoke about his new foundation, saying through WLWT that mental health is important at a young age and is something people cannot simply avoid. WCPO reported that the organization is focused on connecting young people with mental-health education, advocacy and resources.
Training Camp’s Autograph Line Has A Bigger Mission
The foundation’s mission centers on youth mental health, with programs built around awareness, education and physical activity. That made yesterday's fan interaction more than a quick signature hunt: It gave Robinson a chance to introduce his off-field work to the same Cincinnati supporters who are already learning his jersey number.
More Public Bengals Practices Are Ahead
The Bengals’ official camp schedule lists four more public practices after yesterday: Monday, August 3, Tuesday, August 4, Friday night, August 7, at Paycor Stadium, and Sunday, August 16. The daytime sessions are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. after 9:30 a.m. gates, while the August 7 stadium practice begins at 6 p.m. and requires a ticket.
The team says admission is first-come, first-served at the practice fields, with limited seating and standing room along the sidelines. Players are expected to sign autographs after practice, with different position groups available on different days—meaning Cincinnati fans still have several chances to turn a summer workout into a keepsake.
