Training Camp Report

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Bears receiver Cordarrelle Patterson discusses his transition to running back.

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.

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.

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.