2026 Military Appreciation Day

The Bears honored active-duty service members and veterans during Military Appreciation Day presented by USAA at Tuesday's training camp practice. Service members were invited to watch practice, meet players and receive autographs. Before practice, USAA and the Bears hosted a special Military Boot Camp inside the Walter Payton Center, where service members competed in NFL Combine-style drills, with a pair of special guests – former linebacker Lance Briggs and assistant general manager Jeff King.

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2026 Varsity Bears on film | Practice Snaps

Bears lead photographer Jacob Funk shot Monday's Varsity Bears walk-through practice at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire with a roll of film.

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Bears welcome junior photographer to training camp | Practice Snaps

The Bears hosted Ryder, the winner of the Kids Club's Junior Photographer Sweepstakes by Jewel-Osco, at Halas Hall. Ryder took pictures during Thursday's training camp practice, met running back Kyle Monangai, chairman George H. McCaskey and content presenter Jasmine Baker, and helped Staley Da Bear celebrate his birthday.