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At times, the Chicago Bears' early struggles on offense are a film most have seen before. Ben Johnson talked about all the struggles before Thursday's practice, issuing a firm urgency over anything else.
The Chicago Bears are without three of their 2025 draft picks in the early days of training camp. Second-rounders Luther Burden III and Shemar Turner are out with injuries while fifth-round selection Zah Frazier is away from the team for personal reasons, coach Ben Johnson said before Thursday's practice.
It's going to take time for Williams to mesh with coach Ben Johnson's offensive system and principles. Even established quarterbacks struggle to adjust to new play callers.
After two training camp practices at Halas Hall, the Chicago Bears will open the gates to the public Friday morning, holding the first of 11 open preseason practices. Here’s a snapshot of the proceedings from Lake Forest after Thursday’s on-field session and interviews.
When Caleb Williams twice had difficulty getting a play called Wednesday, Ben Johnson yanked the Chicago Bears QB and the first-unit offense from the action.
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Former Chicago Bears first-round quarterback Justin Fields was injured during a Thursday morning practice, getting off to a rough start with the New York Jets.
Ben Johnson Thursday morning offered an update to some injuries and broke down the moment that looked like he tossed out the first-team offense during Wednesday's practice.
Chicago Bears roster breakdown: How Dennis Allen’s defense is coming together as training camp opens
Chicago Bears training camp begins this week. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of how coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense shapes up entering the 2025 season.