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Veteran guard Michael Schofield III is fulfilling a childhood dream by playing for the Bears, the team that he and his family have rooted for since he was a kid growing up in south suburban Orland Park.

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams shared his thoughts Sunday on which players have stepped up in recent training camp practices, his philosophy on blitzing and more.

With two straight grueling training camp practices, Bears players are experiencing the "HITS" principle that coach Matt Eberflus vowed would be the hardest thing they've ever done.

Bears second-year tackle Teven Jenkins was back at practice on a limited basis Saturday, participating solely in individual drills after sitting out the previous seven workouts with an undisclosed injury.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy shared his thoughts Friday on tight end Cole Kmet being primed to take the next step and the latest on competition for jobs at receiver and on the offensive line.

Both Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and receiver Darnell Mooney have noticed Justin Fields' work ethic, focus and competitive drive every day they spend with the second-year quarterback.

The Bears conducted a padded practice Friday that multiple players described as the team's most grueling of training camp to date. Said tight end Cole Kmet: "That was probably the hardest practice I've ever been a part of."

The Bears on Friday signed defensive lineman Trevon Coley and cornerback Davontae Harris and waived defensive tackle Auzoyah Alufohai and safety Jon Alexander.

Longtime Bears assistant equipment manager Carl Piekarski, who has been affectionately known as "Hide" since getting plunked in the head by a Jim McMahon pass in practice, is retiring after decades with the team.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Linebacker Nicholas Morrow addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Running back Khalil Herbert addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy shared his thoughts Friday on tight end Cole Kmet being primed to take the next step and the latest on competition for jobs at receiver and on the offensive line.

Both Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and receiver Darnell Mooney have noticed Justin Fields' work ethic, focus and competitive drive every day they spend with the second-year quarterback.

Following an off day, the Bears were back on the practice fields at Halas Hall for another Enjoy Illinois Training Camp practice.

The Bears conducted a padded practice Friday that multiple players described as the team's most grueling of training camp to date. Said tight end Cole Kmet: "That was probably the hardest practice I've ever been a part of."

Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy addresses the media on Friday at Halas Hall.