Chicago, Ill.— The Chicago Bears returned to Soldier Field for some preseason action on Saturday afternoon, with the team taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that could be considered a tale of two halves. The Bears offense struggled in the first half before awakening in the second half, leading to a comeback victory. With key contributions from players like running back Trestan Ebner, offensive tackle Braxton Jones, safety Jaquan Brisker, and wide receiver Dazz Newsome, the Bears were able to see their young talent make major contributions. As the first week of preseason officially wraps up for the…
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Lake Forest, Ill.– The Chicago Bears will start the second week of training camp at Halas Hall on Monday. With four practices officially in the books, Monday will mark the first time during training camp that the Bears will practice in pads, meaning we’re one week closer to real football. We already recapped some of the biggest takeaways from week one of practice, which you can view here. As the Bears prepare to report for another week of training camp, let’s break down 10 things worth keeping an eye on. 1) The Teven Jenkins situation. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus…
Lake Forest, Ill.– Week of training camp is officially in the books for the Chicago Bears. With practices on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, there was nonstop action at Halas Hall, giving everyone a front-row seat to how the new regime handles everything. With that said, let’s recap the first week of Bears training camp with some key takeaways. 1) Justin Fields has already taken a step forward. What the second-year quarterback does in 2022 will be under the microscope. By Fields himself, the front office and coaching staff, fans, and the local/national media. But there is no denying one observation…
Lake Forest, Ill.– With the third straight practice of training camp in the books for the Chicago Bears, the dust is beginning to settle at Halas Hall. We’ve seen a number of offensive line combinations, the defense flying all over the field, and rookies continuing to impress, leading to a number of questions about what the Bears can accomplish heading into 2022. The energy at Halas Hall brings about a renewed sense of urgency. From first-year head coach Matt Eberflus down to the 90th man on the roster, everyone seems to be eager to get this right. The Bears current circumstances…
Lake Forest, Ill.– The Chicago Bears third practice of training camp will kick off on Friday morning and with two full days of practice already in the books, we’re beginning to see just what kind of team the Bears could be in 2022. While two full days of practice aren’t enough to evaluate the roster, there have been some encouraging signs from players such as quarterback Justin Fields, tight end Cole Kmet, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and cornerback Kyler Gordon impressing early in training camp. As the Bears get ready for day three, let’s look at some key storylines to watch.…
Lake Forest, Ill.– The Chicago Bears took the field for the team’s first official training camp practice on Wednesday morning, kicking off the action at Halas Hall. We had the opportunity to hear from a number of veterans, including offensive linemen Riley Reiff and Michael Schofield, while also hearing from star pass rusher Robert Quinn, who was the subject of trade rumors this offseason. Let’s recap what was a busy day at Halas Hall. 1) Robert Quinn doesn’t care about any trade rumors. After skipping mandatory minicamp in June, Quinn was present for the start of training camp and spoke to…
Lake Forest, Ill.– The Chicago Bears officially reported to training camp on Tuesday, the franchise’s first under head coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles. With a lot of action going on at Halas Hall, it’s time to recap some of the key takeaways from Halas Hall on Tuesday as training camp gets underway. 1) The Bears are excited about Safety Jaquan Brisker. Late on Monday night, the Bears agreed to terms to rookie safety Jaquan Brisker, signing the 48th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to a four-year deal. With Brisker now in the fold, the Bears have…
Lake Forest, Ill.— Less than 24 hours remain until the Chicago Bears veterans report to training camp to prepare for the 2022 regular season, Among the major names that won’t be in attendance include All-Pro Linebacker Roquan Smith, who enters his fifth NFL season. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Smith won’t be in attendance for the start of training camp due to a contract dispute. Smith, who appears to not have an agent, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has quickly risen to become one of the best linebackers in the NFL. A first-round pick in…
Lake Forest, Ill.– A little over a week remains until the Chicago Bears report to training camp at Halas Hall and with a new regime set to takeover, there is plenty of intrigue that surrounds the Bears heading into the first season of the Ryan Poles-Matt Eberflus era. The Bears offseason featured a number of transactions that saw Poles and Eberflus lay the foundation for the future moving forward. However, the biggest foundational piece of all, quarterback Justin Fields, a draft pick of the previous regime, was already on the roster. Entering 2022, the Bears roster does have potential but there…
Lake Forest, Ill.— When the Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Justin Jones to a two-year deal worth $12M in free agency, head coach Matt Eberflus knew exactly what his team was getting: A solid veteran who understood the nuances of football, giving the Bears a solid presence that would anchor the middle of the defensive line. Entering his fifth NFL season, Jones spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, totaling 35 starts, 4.5 sacks, 118 tackles, and 13 quarterback hits. With the Bears set to report to training camp in late July, Jones should see…
