Former Northern Illinois University and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Rocky Lombardi winds up to throw while making his NFL debut Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Lombardi checked in during the second half of a 27-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lombardi is competing for a roster spot with the Bengals. (Mark Busch)
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