Lunch With Larry: 2023 draft Edition

The defense excelled in Friday's practice, generating multiple plays in the backfield and secondary, including interceptions by cornerback Terell Smith and safety Adrian Colbert on back-to-back plays.

Check out the on-field action from Halas Hall during the Bears' first padded practice of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp.

Tyson Bagent, Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton address the media Friday at Halas Hall.

Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower addresses the media Friday at Halas Hall.

Bears safety Jonathan Owens will travel to Paris Monday night to cheer on his wife, USA gymnast Simone Biles, at the 2024 Olympics, adding it was "an amazing feeling" to gain the support of Bears coaches and teammates.

Running back D'Andre Swift joins hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to discuss training camp on the Bears Weekly Podcast.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showed touch and accuracy during Thursday's practice when he threw touchdown passes to running back D'Andre Swift and receiver Velus Jones Jr.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen has been voted the 51st best player in the NFL in a poll of players conducted by NFL Network.

Defensive backs Jonathan Owens and Tyrique Stevenson and tight end Gerald Everett address the media on Thursday at Halas Hall.

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

Bears fourth-round pick Tory Taylor—a punter from Iowa—and fifth-round pick Austin Booker—a defensive end from Kansas—give their first-person accounts on their training camp experiences once a week. 

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to delve into the influence of quarterback Caleb Williams on the team's skill position players as they gear up for the start of padded practices.

In the fifth of a five-part series, senior writer Larry Mayer speaks to Hall of Fame voters about the process and why they felt Hester is worthy of enshrinement in Canton.

The Bears welcomed five Illinois high school girls flag football programs to Halas Hall Tuesday to watch a training camp practice and participate in a clinic inside the Walter Payton Center.

Check out the action from Halas Hall during a pair of Bears training camp practices.

Sporting a leaner and stronger physique, second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. continued to stand out on the practice field Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Offensive lineman Darnell Wright and defensive linemen Gervon Dexter Sr. and Andrew Billings address the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Defensive coordinator Eric Washington addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

General manager Ryan Poles joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the latest episode of Bears, etc. to discuss all the action from the team's first days of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp practices at Halas Hall.

The rapport between Caleb Williams and DJ Moore was evident in Monday's practice as the rookie quarterback and veteran receiver teamed up to produce two impact plays.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat — who made NFL history in 2023 — has been voted the 82nd best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network.

Check out these highlights from the first two days of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Chicago Bears Training Camp.

Kyler Gordon, DeMarcus Walker and Teven Jenkins address the media Monday at Halas Hall following the Bears' third training camp practice.

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

The work that quarterback Caleb Williams did to gain a firmer grasp of the offense leading up to training camp has been evident to offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the first two practices.

As safeties Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker continue to develop the bond they formed during the Bears' offseason program, their goal is to be so in sync that they can communicate just by looking at each other.

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron fields questions at Halas Hall Sunday following the Bears' second day of practice.

Kevin Byard, D'Andre Swift, and Jaquan Brisker answer questions following the second day of practice of training camp.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the No. 1 offense looked sharp in the Bears' first training camp practice Saturday, with receiver Keenan Allen describing the outing as "a great start for us." 

Check out all the action from the Bears' first EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp practice at Halas Hall.

With a full offseason in Chicago under his belt and his first Bears training camp now underway, defensive end Montez Sweat is ready to "wholeheartedly" take the on the heightened responsibilities and expectations that come with his role on defense.

Keenan Allen, Montez Sweat and Jaylon Johnson field questions from the media following the first practice of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media after Day 1 of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp at Halas Hall.

Over the last several weeks, Rome Odunze's parents took an active role in helping the Bears rookie receiver prepare for his first NFL training camp.

It doesn't matter where general manager Ryan Poles goes—even a youth baseball tournament in upstate New York—he's often approached by fired up Bears fans.

While quarterback Caleb Williams' development will be at the forefront of evaluations and national storylines throughout training camp, the rookie is focused on learning and improving each day.

Due to the roster upgrades he's made, Ryan Poles' third training camp as Bears general manager promises to be the most competitive.

Get an exclusive look at Bears players and staff checking into Halas Hall ahead of the start of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp.

Veterans show off their personalities as the arrive for the training camp at Halas Hall.

Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards address the media Friday at Halas Hall as veterans arrive for the start of training camp.

Rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze address the media Friday at Halas Hall as veterans arrive for the start of training camp.

Wide receiver DJ Moore and tight end Cole Kmet address the media Friday at Halas Hall as veterans arrive for the start of training camp.

General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus address the media Friday at Halas Hall as veterans arrive for the start of training camp.

The Bears' special teams unit features the most accurate field-goal kicker in franchise history in Cairo Santos and the longest tenured player on their roster in long-snapper Patrick Scales.

The Bears on Wednesday signed quarterback Caleb Williams to a four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option because he was a first-round draft pick. All five of the team's 2024 draft picks are now under contract.

The Bears secondary features a wealth of continuity and experience thanks to four returning starters — cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson, nickel back Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker — and a veteran free-agent addition in safety Kevin Byard III.

Listen to the Bears' longtime director of equipment, Tony Medlin, have a conversation with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the latest episode of the Bears, etc. Podcast. Tony shares his behind-the-scenes stories from his remarkable career, reveals the intense preparations for training camp and explains his commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of players.

Go behind the scenes as the Bears kick off their 2024 offseason program. Get exclusive looks at newcomers Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze at rookie minicamp, step inside team meeting rooms, join the team at Strawberry Creek Golf Course for some spirited competition, watch and listen to Keenan Allen and T.J. Edwards as they're mic'd up during OTA practices, plus even more access in the Bears' behind-the-scenes series, 1920 Football Drive, presented by Hyundai.

The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver Rome Odunze to a four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option because he was a first-round draft pick.

The Bears defense is anchored by linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, two productive veterans who combined for 269 tackles, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 2023.

Caleb Williams introduced his Caleb Cares Foundation to Chicago by hosting nearly 700 kids from 12 Chicago-area schools last weekend.

Star pass rusher Montez Sweat leads a defensive line group that returns four contributors in DeMarcus Walker, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens. 

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams introduced his Caleb Cares Foundation to Chicago Saturday by hosting nearly 700 youth the city's South Side. Williams spoke to the students about anti-bullying, mental health and youth empowerment and announced the winners of the Caleb Cares Hero Awards, which recognize individuals who demonstrate kindness and respect to their classmates and teachers.

Listen to Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller discuss the latest on the Chicago Bears, plus interviews with NFC North analysts Bercich (Minnesota Viking), Wayne Larrivee (Green Bay Packers), and Dan Miller (Detroit Lions).

Continuity should benefit a Bears offensive line that features four returning starters in left tackle Braxton Jones, left guard Teven Jenkins, right guard Nate Davis and right tackle Darnell Wright.

The Bears boast a talented and experienced group of tight ends led by veterans Cole Kmet, free agent addition Gerald Everett and the ageless Marcedes Lewis.

In Part 5 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction Aug. 3, Jarrett Payton details his lifelong relationship with McMichael and what it means to serve as Mongo's official Hall of Fame presenter.

Bears receiver DJ Moore and running back D'Andre Swift, who were childhood friends growing up in Philadelphia, are thrilled to be teammates for the first time since 2013 when they played together on a 7-on-7 team.

Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze identifies strongly with his Nigerian heritage and understands the importance of honoring his family name. Odunze, who idolized Hall of Famer Devin Hester growing up, is determined to leave his own legacy both on and off the field.

The Bears' talented receiving corps enters the 2024 season with a mix of experience and youth, highlighted by a pair of star veterans – DJ Moore and Keenan Allen – and rookie Rome Odunze.