Bengals, Giants Look For Energetic But Peaceful Practices

Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass from Eli Manning (Credit: Kim Jones/WFAN)CINCINNATI (CBSNewYork/AP) — They patted each other’s helmets when the horn sounded to end practice, then gave shoulder-bump hugs as they headed back to the Paul Brown Stadium locker rooms.

The first combined practice between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals was downright respectful.

The teams got together Tuesday for the first of two combined workouts as they prepare for their preseason opener on Friday night at Paul Brown Stadium. Unlike a joint practice between the Redskins and the Texans that turned into a skirmish, there were no bad feelings as the teams went through various drills.

It went as the two…