Without a teammate nearby, McCloudwas surroundedby several Bengals defensive backs as he jawed with them.
New York Giants wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III warms up before during a week 9 game between New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
The Bengals piled onto McCloud after he took a swing, but the melee was defused a short time later when the Bears' offensive players made their way from the far sideline onto the field.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, share a conversation during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Gary Brightwell (32) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Josh Kattus (48) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears Marlen Sewell (36) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor observes players during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell (45) tackles linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II (47) during drills at a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears defensive back Terell Smith (32) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, share a conversation during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, left, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, share a conversation during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Cincinnati Bengals running back Gary Brightwell (32) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Josh Kattus (48) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Chicago Bears Marlen Sewell (36) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor observes players during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Chicago Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell (45) tackles linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II (47) during drills at a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.
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Bengals and Bears hold joint training at practice fields. See photos
Chicago Bears defensive back Terell Smith (32) runs drills during a joint training camp at the Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in downtown Cincinnati.