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Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen addresses the media Saturday from Halas Hall.

When they were kids tossing a football around in one of their backyards, Josh Kreutz never dreamed that he and Jai Williams would be suiting up together with the Bears. But that's exactly what's transpiring this week at Halas Hall.

The Bears held their first of two non-contact rookie minicamp practices Friday at Halas Hall. The team's first three draft picks — safety Dillon Thieneman, offensive lineman Logan Jones and tight end Sam Roush — spoke to the media following the workout. Here is what we learned from the trio.

The NFL on Friday announced that the league's 2026 regular-season schedule will be released Thursday, May 14. The Bears' schedule will be announced on ChicagoBears.com and the Chicago Bears Official App at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Coach Ben Johnson's primary goal during this week's rookie minicamp is to teach the NFL prospects about the Bears' culture, expectations and standards.

Offensive lineman Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush and defensive back Dillon Thieneman address the media on Friday at Halas Hall.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, ChicagoBears.com gathered testimonials from players, coaches and executives recognizing teachers and educators who inspired them.

Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media Friday morning at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Cam Lewis and NFL Network analyst Manti Te'o join Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller on Bears Weekly to break down the Bears' offseason moves and preview OTAs and training camp.