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The Bear’s Den, July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025 by Windy City Gridiron

Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout
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Bears training camp is underway, expect news and surprises as football activity resumes at Halas Hall

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Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Joe Thuney give Bears’ offense unusual hope for camp – The Athletic – Rookies Colston Loveland, Luther Burden and Ozzy Trapilo are three of the key players to watch during training camp in Lake Forest.

Jaquan Brisker’s moment with Pittsburgh fans revealing about QB – SI – Jaquan Brisker’s post shows Justin Fields caught the imagination of plenty of Pittsburgh fans just as he did in Chicago.

Short stay on inactive list ends for Bears QB Case Keenum – SI – The Bears activated QB Case Keenum to practice starting Wednesday just a day after he was put on the inactive list.

Bears’ key offseason signing could be trade candidate before playing a snap – SI – This key Chicago Bears’ offseason addition could already be a trade candidate.

2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview: Special Teams – BN – Kicker Cairo Santos could get pushed by an undrafted free agent at Bears training camp.

Players arrive at Halas Hall for training camp – Behind the Scenes – Get an exclusive look at players beginning to arrive at Halas Hall for the start of 2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp by LRS.

Bears activate QB Case Keenum from NFI list – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears will hold their first training camp practice Wednesday.

Ben Johnson could become the most popular Bears coach in a generation — if he wins – Chicago Sun-Times – If Johnson does what the Bears hope he can do this season and beyond, he could become the franchise’s most beloved head coach since Mike Ditka.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Detroit Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike out for season after ACL surgery, setback for team with ailing Alim McNeill – Chicago Tribune – Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike is out for the season after having knee surgery.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Saints agree to terms with veteran DL Jonathan Bullard – NBC Sports – The Saints have agreed to terms with veteran defensive end Jonathan Bullard, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports.

JC Tretter resigns from NFL Players Association – NBC Sports – Tretter tells his story in an interview with CBSSports.com.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears activate Case Keenum off the Active/Non-Football Injury list – Windy City Gridiron – Yesterday, the Chicago Bears placed four players on the Active/Non-Football Injury list (NFI): backup quarterback Case Keenum, corner Jaylon Johnson, running back Ian Wheeler, and wide receiver…

Chicago Bears 2025 Position Battles: The running back room is better than you think – Windy City Gridiron – We’re breaking down every position group on the Bears.

Which player in franchise history do you remember but no one else does? – Windy City Gridiron – We all have them. That player for the Chicago Bears who, for some reason, hit you in the feels. They didn’t set any records. No Pro Bowls or Top 100 placements. They may not even have played…

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