Chicago Bears training camp
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It's the first week of training camp across the NFL with many of the league's players dusting off the cobwebs and getting reacquainted with their teammates on the football field. No, the pads and the contact practices that come with them haven't begun,
ESPN's Courtney Cronin provided a more balanced view, noting that after a difficult 7-for-7 red zone period, the Bears offense bounced back with back-to-back completions to Rome Odunze and Zaccheaus during 11-on-11s. She also pointed out the Bears' defensive backs' strong coverage near the goal line.
It’s your classic Bears camp Rorschach test. Should there be concern about the quarterback or is the defense simply playing at a high level?
When Caleb Williams twice had difficulty getting a play called Wednesday, Ben Johnson yanked the Chicago Bears QB and the first-unit offense from the action.
The Chicago Bears are without three of their 2025 draft picks in the early days of training camp. Second-rounders Luther Burden III and Shemar Turner are out with injuries while fifth-round selection Zah Frazier is away from the team for personal reasons, coach Ben Johnson said before Thursday's practice.
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The Chicago Bears coaching staff showed their intensity on the first day of training camp, with the defense dominating the offense, while rookie Colston Loveland stood out in the early team drills.