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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
4 position battles to watch during Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears are kicking off training camp this week, and there will be no shortage of storylines to monitor this summer. That includes a new of position battles that bear watching, and head coach Ben Johnson sounds excited for the competition. While most of the training camp battles will come at positions that serve as mostly depth purposes, there's one crucial battle happening at left tackle that will be the most intriguing to watch. With Bears training camp getting underway, let's take a look at the top position battles to monitor throughout the summer -- where there are several rookies who could turn heads. Left tackle Backup quarterback Third linebacker Cornerback Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Chicago Bears activate Case Keenum off Non-Football Injury list
The Chicago Bears have activated quarterback Case Keenum off the Non-Football Injury list ahead of training camp. Keenum landed on the NFI list on Saturday. The NFI list is used for players who are injured away from team activities. They must be removed from the list before they're allowed to practice. The Bears will hold their first training camp practice on Wednesday. Rookies, quarterbacks and injured players reported on Saturday with veterans set to report on Tuesday. Keenum was signed to a one-year contract this offseason to serve as a mentor for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. But he'll also battle Tyson Bagent for the backup quarterback job. During the offseason program, Keenum took snaps with the second-team offense, indicating he might have the upper hand in the competition right now. Notable players who remain on the NFI list before training camp: Cornerback Jaylon Johnson, wide receiver Jahdae Walker and running back Ian Wheeler. We'll see if they're ready ahead of Wednesday's first practice. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
LOOK: Caleb Williams is back at Halas Hall for training camp
The long wait is over as we're just days away from the first practice of Chicago Bears training camp. While the first practice isn't until next week, rookies, quarterbacks and injured players reported to Halas Hall on Saturday. Veterans are set to report on Tuesday before the first closed practice Wednesday morning. Quarterback Caleb Williams is entering an important second season following an impactful offseason where the franchise built around him. That included the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson, who's regarded as one of the NFL's best offensive minds, revamping the offensive line and adding even more weapons for him to use. The Bears social media account shared a first look at Williams reporting to training camp on Saturday, and he's ready to go. Williams had a chaotic rookie season that featured an in-season head coach firing, three different offensive coordinators, being sacked a league-high 68 times, a 10-game losing streak and a 5-12 record. Still, Williams impressed with 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Now, with Johnson running the show, expectations are high for Williams in Year 2, especially after all the new additions to bolster the roster around him. First up: An important training camp where he'll continue to be tested by Johnson and his new coaching staff and a defense with some talented players. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears training camp: Caleb Williams arrives at Halas Hall
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker wants to be Swiss Army knife for Dennis Allen
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who's returning to the field after a 12-game absence, will have a new defensive coordinator in veteran Dennis Allen, who has the potential to unlock the veteran safety in a contract year. Brisker and Allen should mesh well together with the young safety's energetic and tough-nose style of play, complementing a coach who's intense with no nonsense and gets production out of his players. Last month, Brisker discussed his new defensive coordinator and how he feels he will fit in the new system. Looking to become Allen's Swiss Army Knife and show his ability to move around throughout the defense, Brisker shared excitement for what his possibilities could be in the new-look Bears defense. "(I want to) show my versatility," Brisker said. "Show that I'm a Swiss Army Knife. KB (Kevin Byard), and we're going to have plenty of other DBs out there, which I love about (Allen's) defense. He moves pieces around, we run so many different things, and we can make it all look the same, or vice versa, things like that, that's what I love about it. DA, he's smart. I know that he is going to put us in the right positions. It's going to be smooth." Being able to move around should not only display Brisker's level of talent but should also give opportunities for Allen to create unique looks on defense, and give more playing time for others in the secondary. It'll be interesting to see just how good Brisker can be alongside veteran Kevin Byard at safety, and as long as he can stay healthy, the pairing between coach and player could be one of the biggest keys for the team's defense this year. There are understandable concerns about Brisker's health after suffering his third concussion in as many seasons, but aligning him with Allen could take his talent and career to an even higher level. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Bears have 1 player attending Tight End University this week
Tight End University, organized by Kansas City's Travis Kelce, San Francisco's George Kittle and former Chicago Bear Greg Olsen, returns for its fifth year. The summit will take place this week in Nashville, Tenn., where some of the best tight ends in the NFL will get a chance to collaborate and learn from each other. Advertisement The Bears have just one player in attendance this year -- and it's not who would expect. Veteran Durham Smythe, who signed a one-year deal this offseason, will be the lone Chicago representative. The two notable absences for the Bears are veteran Cole Kmet, who's attended Tight End University in the past, and rookie Colston Loveland, who could surely benefit from experienced veterans in the league. But there are good reasons for the Bears' top tight ends to skip the annual event. Kmet just got married and is likely spending time with his new wife before football kicks into gear while Loveland is still recovering from his shoulder surgery with the goal to be full-go for training camp next month. Here's a full list of those in attendance at Tight End University this week: Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears have 1 player attending Tight End University this week
