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Matt Nagy wasn't able to attend the first of three rookie minicamp practices Friday at Halas Hall. But thanks to modern technology, the Bears coach was able to watch the workout from his usual perspective.

33 players, including the Bears' 2021 draft class, hit the practice fields at Halas Hall Friday afternoon for the first day of rookie minicamp.

Teven Jenkins was drafted by the Bears April 30. But the reality that he was about to realize a lifelong dream didn't actually sink in until he flew to Chicago for this weekend's rookie minicamp.

Check out highlights from Day 1 of Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news as the Chicago Bears 2021 Draft Class hits the field for the first time for Rookie Minicamp.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media following Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

The Bears will kick off their rookie minicamp Friday with virtual meetings and the first of three non-contact practices at Halas Hall. A total of 33 players are expected to participate.

Quarterback Justin Fields meets with the Chicago media before Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins meets with the Chicago media before Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the last time the NFL played an odd number of games in a season, teams that have alternated between home and road games for an entire season and the status of cornerback Tre Roberson.

The Bears announced Thursday that safety Eddie Jackson is changing jersey numbers from No. 39 to No. 4 and also revealed the numbers that have been assigned to their rookies.

The Bears on Thursday signed 13 undrafted free agents and two first-year pros in advance of this weekend's rookie minicamp.

In Zoom interviews with the media, Bears defensive coaches discussed expectations for second-year outside linebacker Trevis Gipson, Eddie Goldman's return and continuity at safety.

Go behind the cameras to get an exclusive look at how the Bears created and filmed the video announcing the club's 2021 regular-season schedule.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer look forward and break down the most intriguing matchups in the Bears' upcoming 2021 season.

The Bears' complete 2021 schedule that was released Wednesday evening is highlighted by four prime-time games and a Thanksgiving Day contest against the Lions in Detroit for the third time in four seasons.

The Bears' 2021 regular-season schedule is revealed with help from DB Jaylon Johnson, RB David Montgomery, former defensive lineman Anthony "Spice" Adams, ESPN's Sarah Spain and NFL Network's Kay Adams.

Bears coach Matt Nagy discusses the team's regular-season schedule, getting a head start on preparing for the Rams in Week 1 and what makes this year's slate unique.

Fun facts about this year's Bears schedule include battling the Packers in a night game for the 16th straight season, looking to extend an eight-game winning streak against the AFC North and more.

Bears preseason and regular-season single-game tickets and suites for the 2021 season are now on sale.

The Bears and the NFL have announced full details about when and where the Monsters of the Midway will take on their opponents this season.

Rookie defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

The Bears will kick off the 2021 season in the national prime-time spotlight, visiting the Rams in Los Angeles Sunday night, Sept. 12.

Defensive coordinator Sean Desai meets with the media virtually on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor meets with the media virtually on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Zoom video interviews with Bears offensive position coaches Wednesday produced a bold prediction about right tackle Germain Ifedi, expectations for this weekend's rookie minicamp and more.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how the Bears have performed against Week 1 opponent Matthew Stafford, how the Bears will adjust their offense for different quarterbacks and Damien Williams' role in the backfield.

Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor meets with the media virtually on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

With the NFL schedule set to be unveiled Wednesday evening, take a capsule look at all 14 of the Bears' opponents this year, including series history and the last meeting between the teams.

Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies the Bears' most memorable win against each of their 2021 opponents since he joined ChicagoBears.com in 2001.

Dick Butkus, Devin Hester and Eddie Jackson are among 13 Bears on pro football writer Rick Gosselin's list of the best players ever selected at each of the first 259 slots in the draft.

Two NFL.com writers have ranked the drafts of all NFL teams 1-32, and the Bears sit on the very top of the list after making shrewd trades in the first two rounds.

Bears secondary coach Deshea Townsend is helping the team's defensive backs grow as players and people by sharing what he learned on and off the field during a 13-year NFL career as a cornerback.

Chicago Bears area scout David Williams and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from defensive back Thomas Graham Jr and Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how often second-round pick Teven Jenkins lined up at left tackle at Oklahoma State, the timetable for signing undrafted free agents and how many times the Bears have drafted "Mr. Irrelevant."

SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

One national football writer has identified Bears sixth-round picks Khalil Herbert, a running back from Virginia Tech, and Thomas Graham Jr., a cornerback from Oregon, as two of 10 steals in last week's NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears area scout John Syty and Jeff Joniak break down wide receiver Dazz Newsome, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.

The emotional embrace that Chris Rumph Sr. shared with his son after Chris Rumph II was drafted by the Chargers last Saturday is something the Bears defensive line coach will never forget.

The Bears on Wednesday released an updated list of key offseason dates, highlighted by two minicamps and 10 OTA practices.

Chicago Bears area scout John Syty and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from running back Khalil Herbert.

The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver Damiere Byrd to a one-year contract. Byrd has appeared in 44 NFL games with 20 starts over five seasons with the Panthers (2016-18), Cardinals (2019) and Patriots (2020).

Offensive tackle Teven Jenkins excelled as a senior last season at Oklahoma State, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. But his college coach is convinced that the best is yet to come for the Bears' second-round pick.

The Bears have exercised the fifth-year option on inside linebacker Roquan Smith, keeping him under contract through 2022. Smith has led the Bears in tackles in each of his first three NFL seasons.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the last time the Bears spent their first five draft picks on offensive players, the prospects who were drafted by other teams with the picks the Bears traded away and if any of the Bears picks returned kicks in college.

Chicago Bears area scout Scott Hamel and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from offensive lineman Larry Borom.

During a phone conversation last year, a term that Ohio State coach Ryan Day used to describe quarterback Justin Fields made a lasting impression on Bears coach Matt Nagy.

The Bears nearly earned straight A's from national analysts for a 2021 draft class headed by quarterback Justin Fields and tackle Teven Jenkins.

Chicago Bears area scout Breck Ackley and Jeff Joniak discuss what fans can expect from 2nd round pick Teven Jenkins.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales explains why Justin Fields is such an appealing prospect, breaks down what scouts have to say about the QB and discusses what he can bring to an offense.

The Bears on Monday released veteran left tackle Charles Leno Jr., an eighth-year pro who started the last 93 games dating back to 2015.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why the Bears' selection of Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick was the draft's biggest steal and how some scouts had Fields ranked as the top QB prospect going into the draft.

NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund breaks down why the Bears got the most bang for their buck of any team in the draft with the selection of OL Teven Jenkins at No. 39 overall.

Like the rest of Bears nation, coach Matt Nagy was thrilled that the team was able to shrewdly trade up nine spots in the first round of the draft to take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.

Before heading back home from his first weekend as a Chicago Bear, rookie QB Justin Fields took in a private tour of our home stadium.

Get an exclusive look at GM Ryan Pace, coach Matt Nagy and the rest of the scouting staff assembled inside the Bears' draft room at Halas Hall during the 2021 NFL Draft.

Still energized from landing quarterback Justin Fields and offensive tackle Teven Jenkins in the first two rounds, the Bears concluded the 2021 NFL Draft by selecting five more prospects Saturday.

Fields, Jenkins, Borom, Herbert, Newsome, Graham & Tonga. See photos of all the new Bears rookies selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

General Manager Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy meet with the media after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer breakdown the third day of the NFL Draft and recap the 2021 class.