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After missing 11 games last season due to injury, Bears veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks is excited to get back into action.

The Bears on Thursday waived running back Napoleon Maxwell, receivers Alex Wesley and Ahmad Wagner, offensive lineman Corey Levin, defensive lineman Lee Autry and linebacker Keandre Jones.

Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive lineman John Jenkins meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether the winner of the Bears' quarterback competition will be safe for the entire season, the likelihood of rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson starting the season opener and new NFL rules for the 2020 season.

Bears rookie cornerback Kindle Vildor discusses his transition to the NFL, learning a new position and his relationship with teammates Buster Skrine and Jaylon Johnson.

The quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles unofficially ended Wednesday when the Bears held their final padded practice of training camp. But with no definitive winner, coach Matt Nagy is tasked with a difficult decision.

After a slow start, third-year receiver Anthony Miller closed training camp with a flourish, with coach Matt Nagy saying: "He might have had the best training camp of a lot of players on this team."

Bears veteran left tackle Charles Leno discusses adjustments in the offensive line's outlook.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Linebacker Roquan Smith meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Running back Ryan Nall meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Kindle Vildor meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Khalil Mack's younger brother, Ledarius, is an undrafted rookie trying to earn a roster spot with the Bears.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the special teams position groups.

Head coach Matt Nagy and offensive coordinator Bill Lazor join Jeff Joniak on the Bears Coaches Show.

Matt Nagy understands the importance of establishing an identity on offense this season, something the Bears coach conceded was lacking last year. But Nagy realizes it's not an overnight process.

Confident that his ankle injury is behind him, receiver Allen Robinson is excited to be part of a Bears offense that he believes is stocked with playmakers, saying: "We've got a lot of people who can do a lot of things."

The under-the-radar signing of veteran free agent Demetrius Harris in February is already paying dividends in the Bears' revamped tight end room.

With the final week of training camp underway, the Bears hit the practice fields at Halas Hall to continue building toward the 2020 season opener in Detroit.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears spoke to the media on Tuesday following practice.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Allen Robinson II meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Tight end Demetrius Harris meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Linebacker Ledarius Mack meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Bears rookie outside linebacker Trevis Gipson, a fifth-round draft pick from Tulsa, is getting acclimated to the NFL following a complicated offseason while learning a new position.

Go on the field with the Bears and listen to Head Coach Matt Nagy Mic'd Up at Training Camp.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the safety position group.

Clarifying comments he made Saturday, coach Matt Nagy said Monday that the Bears will announce the winner of their starting quarterback competition sometime next week.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Monday's practice at Halas Hall.

Although Cordarrelle Patterson has been working at running back in training camp, the Bears' eight-year veteran sees himself as a versatile performer capable of producing at multiple positions.

In his first season with the Bears, veteran receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has acted as both a student in learning a new playbook as well as a mentor to young receivers on the roster.

Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson meets with the media Monday at Halas Hall.

Linebacker Trevis Gipson meets with the media Monday at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. meets with the media Monday at Halas Hall.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how the Bears defense can revert to its 2018 form, when rosters must be reduced to 53 players and the Bears' confidence in kicker Cairo Santos.

Go on the field with the Bears and listen to RB Tarik Cohen and DB Eddie Jackson Mic'd Up at Training Camp.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the cornerback position group.

The Bears on Monday re-signed rookie running back Napoleon Maxwell and placed first-year cornerback Michael Joseph on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the outside linebackers at training camp.

Go on the field with the Bears as they scrimmage at Soldier Field to prepare for the 2020 season.

With the entire preseason cancelled due to COVID-19, the Bears held a dress rehearsal for the regular season via a two-hour scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Soldier Field.

The team traveled to our home stadium for the first time in 2020 to conduct a live scrimmage in Saturday's practice along the lakefront.

Bears coach Matt Nagy revealed after Saturday's scrimmage at Soldier Field that he will not announce the winner of the quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles prior to the regular season opener.

After canceling practice Thursday morning, Bears coach Matt Nagy voiced his support of his players' fight for racial justice.

Head coach Matt Nagy addresses the media following the Chicago Bears practice at Soldier Field.

Quarterback Nick Foles addresses the media following the Chicago Bears practice at Soldier Field.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky addresses the media following the Chicago Bears practice at Soldier Field.

Bears running back David Montgomery exited Wednesday's practice after sustaining a groin injury. The second-year pro will be further evaluated, with coach Matt Nagy telling reporters: "We don't know the severity."

Former college teammates Javon Wims and Riley Ridley have impressed in training camp and look primed for larger roles in 2020.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears spoke to the media on Wednesday following practice at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Riley Ridley meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Germain Ifedi meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Javon Wims meets with the media after Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

First-year Bears offensive line coach Juan Castillo is giving more leadership responsibilities to center Cody Whitehair—and the veteran lineman is enjoying the expanded role.

Coach Matt Nagy revealed that the Bears plan to keep two kickers this season. The team has yet to decide whether both will be on the 53-man roster or one will be kept on the practice squad.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses what's different with this year's Bears training camp, the status of injured stars Allen Robinson and Akiem Hicks, and Khalil Mack's scouting report on his younger brother, Ledarius.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the defensive line at training camp.

After a disappointing 2019, Bears running back Tarik Cohen is focused on regaining his 2018 form, saying: "The season I had last year was definitely not my best work. I definitely have to get that bitter taste out of my mouth."

Go on the field with the Bears as Training Camp continues at Halas Hall.

After a day off, the Bears returned to the fields at Halas Hall to kick off the second week of fully-padded training camp practices.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Running back Tarik Cohen meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Buster Skrine meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

The Bears on Tuesday signed kicker Cairo Santos (pictured above) and receiver Alex Wesley, placed tight end Darion Clark on injured reserve and released receiver Trevor Davis.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the quarterbacks at training camp.

Once a big Jimmy Graham fan, rookie tight end Cole Kmet is thrilled that the player he admired as a kid is quickly becoming his mentor with the Bears.

In what coach Matt Nagy described as "the year of the contingency plan," the Bears moved Sunday's practice from 9:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. following nine false positive COVID-19 tests.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Sunday's training camp practice at Halas Hall.

The Bears pushed their practice Sunday back from 9:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. after determining that nine of Saturday's COVID-19 tests that came back positive were all false positive results.

Dripping with sweat while working out during a video call with the media, Bears star outside linebacker Khalil Mack candidly discussed his determination to rebound this season after not performing up to his own high standards last year.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the offensive line at training camp.

Go on the field with the Bears as Training Camp continues at Halas Hall.

The intensity at training camp ramped up on Saturday as the Bears held their first scrimmage of the season on the Halas Hall practice field.

The Bears on Saturday continued to prepare for their Sept. 13 season opener in Detroit, holding their first live-tackling periods of training camp during a scrimmage-like practice at Halas Hall.

Bears running back David Montgomery slimmed down in the offseason by changing his diet, hoping to be more productive in his second NFL season than he was as a rookie last year.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears spoke to the media on Saturday following practice.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Saturday's practice at Halas Hall.

Running back David Montgomery meets with the media after Saturday's practice at Halas Hall.

Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack meets with the media after Saturday's practice.

Offensive lineman Cody Whitehair meets with the media after Saturday's practice at Halas Hall.

Bears receivers coach Mike Furrey is pleased with the progress that third-year pro Javon Wims is making in training camp, especially in regard to working diligently to improve weaknesses in his game.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the tight end position group at training camp.

Rookie receiver Darnell Mooney has impressed coaches with his maturity and ability throughout the first week of training camp. Coach Matt Nagy talks tight ends and quarterbacks. And more from Bears training camp.

Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. talks about the Bears defense, defending tight ends and his position battle against Deon Bush.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether an expanded role on offense will result in fewer special teams plays for Cordarrelle Patterson, the criteria being used to determine the quarterback competition and if assistant coaches Mike Furrey and Deshea Townsend ever faced each other as NFL players.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Tashaun Gipson Sr. meets with the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Deon Bush meets with the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney meets with the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.

QB Mitchell Trubisky joined NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" to discuss the uniqueness of this year's training camp and how he's keeping things in perspective heading into the 2020 season.

Go on the field with the Bears as Training Camp continues at Halas Hall.

The Bears got back to work on the practice fields at Halas Hall Thursday while also mixing in a punt-catching competition between DT Akiem Hicks and OL Germain Ifedi.

New Bears tight end Jimmy Graham appears to be a man on a mission early in training camp, consistently displaying energy, competitiveness and playmaking ability in practice.

Bears star pass rushers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn are being eased back into full-contact drills. Reserve outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo is excelling against the run and pass. And more news from training camp.

Rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson is ready to compete for the Bears open starting cornerback slot.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the wide receiver position group at training camp.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Tight end Jimmy Graham meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Tight end Cole Kmet meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Jaylon Johnson meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive back Kevin Toliver II meets with the media after Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

The Bears on Thursday signed receiver Rodney Adams and placed cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve.

The group that wins one-on-one drills between Bears receivers and defensive backs is being rewarded with an authentic WWE championship belt, increasing the energy and competitiveness in practice.

Defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano discusses the competition for safety and cornerback spots in training camp.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether nickel back Buster Skrine could start at cornerback this season, if either Mitchell Trubisky or Nick Foles has an early edge in the quarterback competition and the biggest difference between the 2019 and 2020 Bears.

Chicago Bears analysts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer take a closer look and break down the running back position group at training camp.

Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor meets with the media Wednesday via video conference call.

Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano addresses the media Wednesday via video conference call.

Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor addresses the media Wednesday via video conference call.

Go on the field with the Bears and listen to new Offensive Coordinator Bill Lazor Mic'd Up at Training Camp.

Go on the field with the Bears as Training Camp continues at Halas Hall.

Bears receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson has noticed a difference in Mitchell Trubisky this year, telling reporters Tuesday that the quarterback "looks like a whole new player."

Making up for lost time after all offseason practices were cancelled due to COVID-19, quarterback Nick Foles is gradually building a rapport with his new Bears teammates, acknowledging that the process "doesn't happen overnight."

Bears free-agent acquisition Jimmy Graham stood out in practice Tuesday for the second straight day, making several impressive catches in 1-on-1, 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.

The second padded training camp practice is in the books. Take a look as the Bears hit the fields at Halas Hall on Tuesday.

Bears receiver Cordarrelle Patterson discusses his transition to running back.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the team completed their second padded practice on Tuesday.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Quarterback Nick Foles meets with the media after Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.

Head Coach Matt Nagy meets with the media at Halas Hall after Tuesday's practice.

Safety Eddie Jackson is motivated to bring a Super Bowl championship to Chicago. Fifth-year pro Deon Bush has a golden opportunity to win a starting job. And more from Bears training camp.

Go on the field with the Bears as Training Camp continues at Halas Hall.

After an unprecedented offseason due to COVID-19, the Bears' first padded practice of the year Monday at Halas Hall helped defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and his teammates return to their regular routine.

Training camp was taken to the next level Monday as the Bears practiced in pads for the first time this season at Halas Hall.

After the Bears conducted their first padded practice Monday, coach Matt Nagy revealed one key criterion in the quarterback competition, where versatile playmaker Cordarrelle Patterson lined up and more.

Filling in for Eddie Goldman, third-year defensive tackle Bilal Nichols impressed at nose tackle in the Bears first padded practice of the season.

Lauren Screeden has the latest from Halas Hall after the Bears conducted their first padded practice on Monday.

Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks meets with the media after Monday's practice at Halas Hall via video conference call.

Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols meets with the media after Monday's practice at Halas Hall via video conference call.

Defensive back Eddie Jackson meets with the media after Monday's practice at Halas Hall via video conference call.

Bears head coach Matt Nagy addresses the media Monday from Halas Hall via video conference call.

Real football returns Monday at Halas Hall when the Bears conduct their first padded practice since the end of last season. It marks the start of a 21-day period during which they can hold a maximum of 14 padded workouts.

Defensive end Bilal Nichols catches up with Lauren Screeden ahead of the upcoming 2021 season.

Defensive back Desmond Trufant sits down with Lauren Screeden and talks about joining the Bears' secondary.

Quarterback Andy Dalton sits down with Jeff Joniak after arriving at Halas Hall for the first time.