Lunch With Larry: 2023 draft Edition

Bears coach Matt Eberflus canceled the final OTA practice Thursday and took players, coaches and staff via bus to the United Center for a team-building event.

The Bears secondary has been bolstered by the return of two veteran starters, with safety Eddie Jackson and cornerback Jaylon Johnson both practicing this week for the first time this offseason.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that he expects receiver Darnell Mooney to be ready to return from last year's season-ending ankle injury for the start of training camp.

Tight end Cole Kmet and defensive backs Jaylon Johnson and Jaquan Brisker address the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Take a look at the Bears on the practice fields during the third and final week of organized team activities at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media Wednesday at Halas Hall following OTAs.

Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy meets with the media Wednesday prior to OTA practice at Halas Hall.

NFL Network and NFL.com's Adam Rank joins Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller on Bears Weekly on ESPN1000.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields is achieving his objective this offseason of getting the ball out of his hands quicker, something that coach Matt Eberflus said "is detectable when you're out there" on the practice field.

The Bears took a road trip unlike any other in team history May 19, flying about 140 employees to Washington, D.C., to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Defensive lineman Dominique Robinson joins hosts Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller on Bears Weekly on ESPN1000.

Norma Hunt, the matriarch of the Kansas City Chiefs and wife of the team's late long-time founder and owner Lamar Hunt, passed away Sunday. She was 85.

Longtime coach Bill McGovern, who served as Bears inside linebackers coach in 2021, passed away Tuesday due to cancer. Bears GM Ryan Poles called McGovern "a culture setter" during their time together at Boston College.

Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts, who was paralyzed in a mass shooting at last year's Highland Park Fourth of July parade, was ecstatic to be given a surprise gift by the Bears Wednesday at Halas Hall.

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

Offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, running back Khalil Herbert and defensive back Kyler Gordon address the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams and special teams coordinator Richard Hightower meet with the media at Halas Hall on Wednesday.

Utilizing Next Gen Stats, NFL.com's Nick Shook has theorized that Bears quarterback Justin Fields was the NFL's most explosive runner during the 2022 season.

The newest Bears players made a special trip back to the future last Friday, attending a Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field, the Bears' home from 1921-70.

Check out what the Bears have cookin' this season with help from Chicago's own Mr. Beef.

Former NFL star Eddie George and longtime college coach Randy Shannon are making the most of their time with the Bears during OTAs as participants in the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.

Bears 2023 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows Eddie George and Randy Shannon are mic'd up during an OTA practice.

Get a look at Bears players participating in the team's annual photo shoot at Halas Hall.

Check out the Bears rookie class head to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds. Offensive lineman Darnell Wright and defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. threw out the ceremonial first pitches before the game.

Take a look at Bears hitting the practice fields at Halas Hall during the first week of organized team activities.

Bears rookies teamed up with football players from North Chicago High School May 25 to help pack produce at the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Check out the Bears returning to the practice fields for the second week of organized team activities at Halas Hall.

Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower was honored and grateful to be chosen to participate in the NFL's Coach Accelerator program this week at the Spring League Meeting in Minneapolis.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins joins hosts Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller on Bears Weekly on ESPN1000.

After leaving college early to enter the NFL, Bears quarterback Justin Fields and tight end Cole Kmet both continued their studies and graduated this month from Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively.

Bears tight end Cole Kmet heads back to the University of Notre Dame to earn his degree.

The Bears and New York Jets celebrated the success of the inaugural Bears and Jets United Kingdom NFL Girls Football Flag League Monday at a championship event in West London.

Take a look the exciting action from May 22nd's Bears' girls flag football league's championship event in the United Kingdom.

After learning new offenses in each of his first two NFL offseasons, Bears quarterback Justin Fields is happy to return for a second year in coordinator Luke Getsy's system.

The Bears' most accomplished offseason additions on offense and defense—receiver DJ Moore and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds—both generated impact plays in Tuesday's OTA practice.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media after Tuesday's OTA practice at Halas Hall.

Quarterback Justin Fields addresses the media after practice on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver DJ Moore and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds address the media on Tuesday after practice at Halas Hall.

Get exclusive access inside Halas Hall during the production of the Bears' photo shoot for the 2023 season.

The Bears on Monday signed fourth-round draft pick Roschon Johnson, a running back from Texas, to a four-year contract.

Check out photos of Bears players on the Halas Hall practice fields during Phase 2 of the team's offseason program.

Bears rookie defensive lineman Zacch Pickens joins hosts Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller on Bears Weekly on ESPN1000.

Last Friday Justin Fields made a special appearance at Dunkin's 20th Annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser in Northbrook, donating $10,000 to the Special Olympics.

In examining "schedule equity," Fox Sports analyst Warren Sharp indicates that the Bears are the only NFL team that will not play a single game this year with less rest than their opponent.

Quarterback Justin Fields spoke exclusively to ChicagoBears.com this week about his new teammates—including veteran receiver DJ Moore—and the area he's most focused on improving this offseason.

Multiple ESPN analysts have lauded the Bears' 2023 draft class, including one who selected first-round choice Darnell Wright, a tackle from Tennessee, as his favorite pick in the entire draft.

Nearly 700 guests and more than 30 current and former Bears players attended the 26th Bears Care Gala Saturday night in the United Club at Soldier Field.

Get an inside look at the offseason as general manager Ryan Poles charts a new era of Bears football. Step inside pre-draft meetings as scouts evaluate eventual No. 10 overall pick Darnell Wright, watch this year's selections be interviewed at the NFL Combine, check out Poles break down the 2023 rookies class and get exclusive access inside the draft room at Halas Hall. All this and more in the Bears behind-the-scenes series, 1920 Football Drive, brought to you by Hyundai.

The Bears on Monday signed three of their 2023 draft picks: first-round tackle Darnell Wright, third-round defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and fourth-round receiver Tyler Scott.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus has announced the coaching additions of Eddie George and Randy Shannon, both of whom will join the club's 2023 OTA staff as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.

The Bears on Monday revealed the dates and times of their three preseason games, with home contests against the Titans and Bills and an away meeting with the Colts in Indianapolis.

Bears players, coaches and executives were at Soldier Field May 13 to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

Take a deeper dive into the Bears' 2023 schedule with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer.

Go behind the scenes as Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney, Anthony "Spice" Adams, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, Seth Rollins, Annie Agar and more put their acting chops to the test for the Bears 2023 schedule release video.

Bears single-game tickets and suites for 2023 preseason and regular-season games are on sale now.

The Bears reveal their 2023 schedule as Charles "Peanut" Tillman leads his staff of Seth Rollins, Justin Fields, Anthony "Spice" Adams, Darnell Mooney and more through a 17-order lunch rush. Check in as the team preps for this year's opponents, including the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs and defending NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears will open and close the 2023 season against the Packers. In between, they'll play four prime-time games and face the defending Super Bowl champions.

The Bears' complete 2023 schedule was announced Thursday night. Here are 11 interesting nuggets.

The Bears went Hollywood with their 2023 schedule release video, which features a slew of familiar faces as well as an homage to a popular TV show and an iconic Italian beef joint.

Take a look at capsules of the Bears' 14 opponents this season, including all-time series record, last meeting and more.