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Chicago Tribune
3 hours ago
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- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Bears announce dates for practices in Lake Forest open to the public
Fans looking to get a glimpse of the Chicago Bears under their new coaching staff will have 11 opportunities to do so this summer in Lake Forest. Seeking to rebound after a disappointing 5-12 regular season, the Bears, under the direction of new head coach Ben Johnson, have announced their 2025 training camp schedule. The slate includes 11 practice sessions open to fans at their Halas Hall headquarters. The first practice that fans can watch is set for Friday, July 25. That will be followed by sessions on July 26, 29, 30, 31, and August 2. They are all set to begin at 8:30 a.m., reflecting a start time one hour earlier from last year. Five additional practices are scheduled between August 7 and 15, including joint practices against the Miami Dolphins on Friday, August 8 and the Buffalo Bills on August 15 at 10:30 a.m. ahead of preseason games against those opponents at Soldier Field. Beyond watching quarterback Caleb Williams preparing for his second NFL season, plus catching a glimpse of the rest of the players, the Bears will offer a series of fan-friendly interactive activities on the Halas Hall campus, including many aimed at children. Some players will be available to sign autographs following each practice, according to the team. Tickets are free and will be available starting July 9 at 10 a.m. through but walk-up tickets on the specific days will not be available. Practice sessions could be closed in case of inclement weather. The team will also have three private community practice sessions available only through invitation. 'Training Camp is one of the most special moments on the Bears calendar. It's a time where our team sharpens their focus, builds chemistry and sets the tone for the season ahead,' Bears Senior Vice President of Fan/Guest Experience and Stadium Operations said in a statement. 'It is also a chance to bring out fans into the experience, allowing them to witness firsthand the dedication, preparation and intensity that fuels the Chicago Bears. The energy at Halas Hall during camp is electric, and it is powered by the passion of Bears fans who show up, year after year, in support of the upcoming season. We are thrilled to welcome our fans back to Halas Hall ahead of an exciting season.' Free parking will be available at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills with shuttle service starting 15 minutes ahead of the gate opening and continuing for two hours after practice, according to a team statement. The team will continue a prohibition of drop-offs near Halas Hall, including ride-sharing services. The Bears moved training camp to Halas Hall in 2020. Lake Forest Community Development Director Catherine Czerniak noted the 2025 operation will look similar to previous years. 'Everything has gone very well the past few years since training camp shifted to Lake Forest,' she said. 'We don't anticipate any changes, and we look forward to hosting Bears fans again this year.'
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces massive pressure in 2025
Editor's note: This story is a part of a series by USA TODAY Sports called Project: June. We will publish at least one NFL-themed story every day throughout the month because fans know the league truly never sleeps. In many ways, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a dream player. He's talented and tough. He's a strong leader. He's a good person. There are no issues off the field. He's thrown 73 touchdowns total over the last three seasons. Tagovailoa has done a solid job of being the face of a proud franchise trying to regain greatness it hasn't seen in decades. Offensive lineman Terron Armstead, who before going to Miami played with quarterback Drew Brees in New Orleans, said Tagovailoa and Brees have similar games. Armstead was, of course, careful to say that Tagovailoa has a lot more to prove. He made his comments on the "Rich Eisen Show." "I see similarities. I'm not saying they're the same player or same person, no two people are,' Armstead said. 'The anticipation, the accuracy, timing of throws, the ability to knock a wing off a fly repeatedly. Those guys throw darts. They don't throw to areas, they are very precise. And that's an elite talent, it's an elite trait. Very few people possess (it). He's one of them and Drew Brees is another." That's all the good part. And it's all quite good. The problem is that Tagovailoa hasn't broken through as an elite player. Lots of players aren't elite but Tagovailoa was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 draft. He's been injury prone, missing key games with a variety of ailments, most notably some frightening head injuries. Tagovailoa just hasn't broken through as a great player. A solid one. At times a really good one. But not a consistently great one. He's not alone. Look at some other quarterbacks in the league like Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence and the Chargers' Justin Herbert. But I have an obsession with Tagovailoa (a healthy one, promise) because he perfectly embodies all of the complexities of both the NFL overall and the quarterback position. He's been good, but not outstanding. He's had, at best, OK head coaches. Good receivers but one of them, Tyreek Hill, is a massive problem away from the field. Running game has had its moments. Same for the defense. But there's little that would cause you to look at the Dolphins and say: that team is on its way. They are extremely average and Tagovailoa hasn't been able to lift them above that mediocrity. All of this leads to a crucial juncture for him and the Dolphins. What will Miami do if Tagovailoa struggles in 2025? 'Yeah, he has narratives in front of him that have to be answered,' Armstead said. 'Not necessarily by me or in an interview form, it's from him, and his play, and getting the job done. Any quarterback or any team that (doesn't) hoist that trophy at the end of the year, you have questions, you have narratives, you have challenges, you have adversity, you have things to answer. Only team that don't really have that is Philly. Everybody else, they have their questions going into the season. Tua has his questions, and it's up to him to answer these questions — not me. 'Do I believe he can? I do. Do I believe he will? I do.' Coach Mike McDaniel spoke about the larger goals for Tagovailoa this coming season at one of the Dolphins' recent OTAs. 'He's the franchise quarterback of a team," said McDaniel. "His job is to lead men on each and every play, and find different ways to continue the process of evolution for him. That's always been the name of the game for him, whether that's getting the offense to the line of scrimmage faster out of the huddle or whether that's adjusting protections, doing sight adjustments, growing his game, working on progressions, escaping the pocket and getting rid of (the ball).' He added: 'All of the things a quarterback is asked to do, I think that's where he's at. He's dipped his toe in the water with everything, and now it's consistency and mastery. That's why it's a never-ending exercise.' More: Tyreek Hill says he doesn't deserve to be Dolphins captain, has to prove himself again McDaniel is saying exactly what I am except in a fancier, more coach-speak way. It's time for Tagovailoa to show true captaincy of the position. Miami has paid Tagovailoa well (and he's earned it). He'll make almost $150 million through 2026. The contract is costly but far from impossible to walk away from. Which makes this coming season for Tagovailoa and the Dolphins an interesting one to watch. All the NFL news on and off the field. Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces massive pressure in 2025
Editor's note: This story is a part of a series by USA TODAY Sports called Project: June. We will publish at least one NFL-themed story every day throughout the month because fans know the league truly never sleeps. In many ways, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a dream player. Advertisement He's talented and tough. He's a strong leader. He's a good person. There are no issues off the field. He's thrown 73 touchdowns total over the last three seasons. Tagovailoa has done a solid job of being the face of a proud franchise trying to regain greatness it hasn't seen in decades. Offensive lineman Terron Armstead, who before going to Miami played with quarterback Drew Brees in New Orleans, said Tagovailoa and Brees have similar games. Armstead was, of course, careful to say that Tagovailoa has a lot more to prove. He made his comments on the "Rich Eisen Show." "I see similarities. I'm not saying they're the same player or same person, no two people are,' Armstead said. 'The anticipation, the accuracy, timing of throws, the ability to knock a wing off a fly repeatedly. Those guys throw darts. They don't throw to areas, they are very precise. And that's an elite talent, it's an elite trait. Very few people possess (it). He's one of them and Drew Brees is another." That's all the good part. And it's all quite good. Advertisement The problem is that Tagovailoa hasn't broken through as an elite player. Lots of players aren't elite but Tagovailoa was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 draft. He's been injury prone, missing key games with a variety of ailments, most notably some frightening head injuries. Tagovailoa just hasn't broken through as a great player. A solid one. At times a really good one. But not a consistently great one. He's not alone. Look at some other quarterbacks in the league like Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence and the Chargers' Justin Herbert. But I have an obsession with Tagovailoa (a healthy one, promise) because he perfectly embodies all of the complexities of both the NFL overall and the quarterback position. He's been good, but not outstanding. He's had, at best, OK head coaches. Good receivers but one of them, Tyreek Hill, is a massive problem away from the field. Running game has had its moments. Same for the defense. But there's little that would cause you to look at the Dolphins and say: that team is on its way. They are extremely average and Tagovailoa hasn't been able to lift them above that mediocrity. All of this leads to a crucial juncture for him and the Dolphins. What will Miami do if Tagovailoa struggles in 2025? Advertisement 'Yeah, he has narratives in front of him that have to be answered,' Armstead said. 'Not necessarily by me or in an interview form, it's from him, and his play, and getting the job done. Any quarterback or any team that (doesn't) hoist that trophy at the end of the year, you have questions, you have narratives, you have challenges, you have adversity, you have things to answer. Only team that don't really have that is Philly. Everybody else, they have their questions going into the season. Tua has his questions, and it's up to him to answer these questions — not me. 'Do I believe he can? I do. Do I believe he will? I do.' Coach Mike McDaniel spoke about the larger goals for Tagovailoa this coming season at one of the Dolphins' recent OTAs. 'He's the franchise quarterback of a team," said McDaniel. "His job is to lead men on each and every play, and find different ways to continue the process of evolution for him. That's always been the name of the game for him, whether that's getting the offense to the line of scrimmage faster out of the huddle or whether that's adjusting protections, doing sight adjustments, growing his game, working on progressions, escaping the pocket and getting rid of (the ball).' Advertisement He added: 'All of the things a quarterback is asked to do, I think that's where he's at. He's dipped his toe in the water with everything, and now it's consistency and mastery. That's why it's a never-ending exercise.' More: Tyreek Hill says he doesn't deserve to be Dolphins captain, has to prove himself again McDaniel is saying exactly what I am except in a fancier, more coach-speak way. It's time for Tagovailoa to show true captaincy of the position. Miami has paid Tagovailoa well (and he's earned it). He'll make almost $150 million through 2026. The contract is costly but far from impossible to walk away from. Which makes this coming season for Tagovailoa and the Dolphins an interesting one to watch. All the NFL news on and off the field. Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tua Tagovailoa faces big pressure in 2025
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN proposes one last Dolphins offseason move
ESPN proposed one final offseason move for the Miami Dolphins. ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz writes that the Dolphins should sign veteran free agent wide receiver Keenan Allen. The 6-foot-2, 211-pound receiver is a six-time Pro Bowler and has eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving plateau on six occasions during his 12-year NFL career. Allen was a Pro Bowler as recently as the 2023 season when he caught 108 passes for 1,243 yards with the Los Angeles Chargers. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle give the Dolphins two excellent outside receivers, but there are questions about the slot. Right now, Miami's top slot options are the Washington "not-brothers," two low-round draft picks from a year ago. In 2024, Malik Washington had just 26 catches for 223 yards with no touchdowns, while Tahj Washington missed his entire rookie season with an undisclosed injury. That makes Miami the perfect landing spot for a seasoned veteran slot receiver like Allen. Allen is 33 but still had 70 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns in Chicago a season ago. He did poorly in ESPN's receiver tracking metrics last season but still got open, as indicated by his 57 open score. Hill and Waddle would give Allen a ton of room to work with underneath, giving quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a nice security blanket. - Aaron Schatz, ESPN. Another veteran pass-catcher would be a welcome sight for Tagovailoa and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Mixing in Allen alongside Hill, Waddle and perhaps tight end Jonnu Smith is exciting to think about. According to Over The Cap, the Miami Dolphins still have $13.7 million in effective cap space ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Steelers Receive Unfortunate Jalen Ramsey Update Amid Trade Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been connected to Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey for months, though a deal has yet to be made regarding a trade for the All-Pro. Now, the situation has received an even bigger and unfortunate update for the Steelers. More news: Chiefs Request Extension on Deadline to Decide if Team Will Relocate "I still expect the Dolphins to trade Jalen Ramsey.. I don't see him getting traded to the Steelers.. The Rams make the most sense to me it's just a difficult deal because of the money" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 27, 2025 NFL insider Ian Rapoport joined "The Pat McAfee Show," where he spoke about the Steelers still being in the mix of adding a playmaker via free agency or a trade. However, he also stated the likelihood of Ramsey being that playmaker is likely not to happen. "Steelers are still looking for a playmaker, whether it's receiver, tight end, there are a couple of other teams looking for one more piece," Rapoport stated. McAfree and his co-hosts then ask if Ramsey being traded to the Steelers is a likely scenario. Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, news: Blue Jays Take Random Massive Shot at Browns Quarterback Situation "I don't see that happening. I don't see Jalen Ramsey being traded to the Steelers," Rapoport added. Rapoport also adds that the Steelers do have interest and the team's general manager, Omar Khan, is also very open in exploring free agents and trade possibilities at every level. Pittsburgh did add DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers, and they could do well with another receiver. Despite needing offensive help, adding Ramsey is unlikely due to the Steelers having a solid secondary as is. The team was able to land Darius Slay this offseason and they have DeShon Elliott, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Joey Porter Jr. The secondary is nothing to scoff at. That is not to say that adding an All-Pro like Ramsey would be out of the question, but adding more offensive help seems the more likely course of action. Ramsey also continues to be attached to the Los Angeles Rams, which makes more sense. He played and won a Super Bowl with the team before he left for the Dolphins. Regardless of the rumors, teams will evaluate rosters even more once training camp begins. Should the Steelers realize their secondary is not clicking and more help is needed, they could reach out to the Dolphins yet again. Ramsey has yet to go to another team, and it could be mostly because of his sizable contract. Ramsey is due $16.7 million this season, and it balloons all the way to $36 million by 2028. Teams might not want to trade for him simply because of the money he is owed. Still, Ramsey is likely to find a new team sooner rather than later. More NFL: Browns Release Star DE in Shocking Roster Move For more on the Steelers and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
