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During a recent visit back home to Macon County in central Georgia, Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith conducted a football camp for about 200 kids and had his high school number retired.

Bears fifth-round pick Braxton Jones, a left tackle from Southern Utah, hopes to pick up in training camp where he left off in offseason practices when he worked with the No. 1 offense.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discussed whether Cairo Santos is the most accurate kicker in Bears history, a player who will have a breakout season and if it's been decided how much starters will play in preseason games.

Bears third-round pick Velus Jones Jr., a receiver from Tennessee, is buoyed by the faith that veteran teammates have in him and is determined to emerge as a playmaker as a rookie.

Defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. joined hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to discuss the Bears defense. Also, former quarterback Jim Miller discusses news around the league with Jeff on the Bears All Access Podcast.

Tickets for the 2022 Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest on Tuesday, Aug. 9, will go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. at ChicagoBears.com/FamilyFest

The Bears on Saturday signed top 2022 draft pick Kyler Gordon, a cornerback from Washington, to a four-year contract. The team now has 11 of its 12 draft selections under contract.

Bears second-round pick Jaquan Brisker appears to be making a smooth transition from college football to the NFL due in part to what he experienced the past three years at Penn State.

Bears tight end Ryan Griffin and former quarterback Jim Miller join hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was thankful to speak at the second annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum this week in Los Angeles, an event named after his mentor.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether rookie Braxton Jones will be ready to start at left tackle in Week 1, how cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. has fared in practice and the passing of longtime Bears reporter John Mullin.

After the Bears concluded their offseason program with a final minicamp practice last Thursday, coach Matt Eberflus delivered an important message to players about staying in shape.

Former Bears hit the links at The Club at Strawberry Creek in Kenosha, Wis. on Monday for the club's annual alumni golf outing.

The Bears will host 2022 Enjoy Illinois Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest from July 26 through Aug. 21. During that span, 11 practices will be open to the public.

The Bears on Tuesday signed cornerback Jayson Stanley and placed guard Dakota Dozier on injured reserve. Stanley, 25, has appeared in eight NFL games, all as a reserve with the Seahawks in 2020.

The Bears have hired eight individuals for their football operations staff: three in the scouting department, two on the high-performance side, two in football technology and a chief of staff under coach Matt Eberflus.

Bears rookies went on a tour of Chicago over the weekend, led by Sherman "Dilla" Thomas, to check out some of the city's most notable landmarks, including Soldier Field, where they visited their home stadium, walked on the field and checked out the locker room for the first time.

John "Moon" Mullin, a well-liked and highly-respected reporter who covered the Bears for three decades with the Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune and NBC Sports Chicago, passed away Sunday due to pancreatic cancer. He was 74.

Linemen Ja'Tyre Carter and Lachavious Simmons discuss their experience going to a Historically Black College and University and what Juneteenth means to them.

Check out the action from Halas Hall as the Bears hit the practice fields for the team's mandatory minicamp that featured special appearances by Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian and former Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.

The Bears commemorated the 52nd anniversary of former running back Brian Piccolo's passing by having all their players wear No. 41 at practice and welcoming his family to Halas Hall for a special visit.

In honor of the late Brian Piccolo, every single player on the Bears roster wore a No. 41 jersey during the final veteran minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media on Thursday after the final practice of veteran minicamp.

Rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. addresses the media on Thursday at Halas Hall after the final practice of veteran minicamp.

Rookie offensive lineman Braxton Jones addresses the media on Thursday after the final practice of veteran minicamp.

Rookie defensive back Jaquan Brisker addresses the media on Thursday at Halas Hall after the final practice of veteran minicamp.

Coach Matt Eberflus is confident that some of the Bears' young defensive players will excel in a scheme that relies on technique, fundamentals and player/coach relationships.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall after the second practice of veteran minicamp.

Wide receiver Byron Pringle addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall after the second practice of veteran minicamp.

Linebacker Trevis Gipson addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall after the second practice of veteran minicamp.

Tight end Ryan Griffin addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall after the second practice of veteran minicamp.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the Bears' most underrated player, how rookie receiver Velus Jones Jr. has looked in practice and if Teven Jenkins could be moved from tackle to guard.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears kicked off their first day of veteran minicamp on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

After training together in Atlanta earlier this offseason, Bears quarterback Justin Fields and receiver Darnell Mooney continue to push and challenge each other on and off the field.

Kicking off their mandatory minicamp with the first of three practices Tuesday, the Bears continued to experiment with their offensive line. That, and more news from Halas Hall.

Quarterback Justin Fields addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas after the first practice of veteran minicamp.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall after the first veteran minicamp practice.

Safety Eddie Jackson addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall after the first practice of veteran minicamp.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall after the first practice of veteran mnicamp.

The Bears on Monday signed veteran nose tackle Mike Pennel and released linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu.

The Bears have added six college coaches to Matt Eberflus' staff for minicamp and training camp as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.

More comfortable entering his second NFL season, Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been impressing coaches and teammates with the leadership he's demonstrated during offseason practices.

Bears players and coaches headed to Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon for a team bonding event which included competitions such as batting practice, whiffle ball and home run derby inside the Friendly Confines.

Rookie defensive back Jaquan Brisker and former Bears quarterback Jim Miller join Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears All Access. Bears senior writer Larry Mayer also calls in to provide a summary of the team's visit to Wrigley Field.

Instead of conducting their final OTA practice of the offseason Thursday, Bears players, coaches and staff bused to Wrigley Field for a team-bonding excursion.

As they've done all offseason, the Bears on Wednesday continued to experiment with players at different positions, lining up rookie fifth-round pick Braxton Jones with the starting unit at left tackle.

The Bears returned to the practice field Wednesday after being forced to cancel Tuesday's workout due to violating a CBA rule that prohibits live contact in OTAs.

Offensive lineman Cody Whitehair addresses the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Defensive tackle Justin Jones addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

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

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the Bears' best comeback victory, the unquestioned leader of the Bears defense and if the Bears can sign USFL players.

After being cancelled each of the past two years due to COVID-19, the annual Bears Care Gala returned to Soldier Field Saturday night.

Bears players and coaches were at Soldier Field Saturday night to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

By filling out a form on ChicagoBears.com, fans can enter the 2022 Chicago Bears Father's Day Sweepstakes brought to you by Miller Lite.

Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham and defensive coordinator Alan Williams were honored to participate in the inaugural NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator Program at the Spring League Meeting.

The Bears lost one of their longest-tenured employees earlier this week when Joe Krajniak passed away at the age of 83. A groundskeeper assistant, Krajniak had worked with the team since 1988.

Former NFL running back Marion Barber, who spent the final season of his seven-year pro career with the Bears in 2011, has passed away at the age of 38.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses expectations for second-year receiver Dazz Newsome, where former Bears players would be drafted today and the longest pass in team history.

Bears Care, the charitable arm of the club, has announced the player lineup for the 2022 Bears Care Gala on Saturday, June 4 at Soldier Field.