The roller coaster of training camp continues, and today was positive for the Bears’ offense.
As expected, today’s training camp practice was the longest one the Chicago Bears have had, and by the sounds of it, the offense responded.
Which, I suppose, means the defense had an off day?
I guess it’s all in how you want to look at it, but the Bears are 90 players striving towards one goal. When one phase wins, they all win, so keep that in mind during the ups and downs of training camp.
Braxton Jones, who is in a battle to keep the left tackle job, met the media after practice and said he’s “feeling pretty good” when asked about his fractured ankle from a season ago. “This injury’s definitely been very tough on me. I’ve learned a lot about myself. To be out there, I’m very grateful.”
He also said he’s currently at 300 pounds after dropping some weight during rehab, and would like to play in the 305-310 range.
A few post-practice injury nuggets: reserve offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg is in concussion protocol, starting right guard Jonah Jackson is still day to day with a leg injury, and long snapper Scott Daly was carted off the field.
Now on to those Tweets from those in attendance today…
First one out to practice is Brisker! pic.twitter.com/Q19vuTDmaY
— Gary Ross (@gaross18) July 31, 2025
Luther Burden is having himself a great practice. Caught a really well placed ball down the sideline from Caleb Williams with Tyrique Stevenson in coverage and just caught a deep ball from Tyson Bagent.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 31, 2025
1 on 1s all over 2 fields.
Luther Burden making big plays on one side of the field.
Colston Loveland with 2 really good reps in pass protection on another field.
Trenches going 2 on 1 on the other side.
Tons of action. Competition has ramped up!
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2025
beautiful throw by caleb #bears pic.twitter.com/BTtfmTJY8V
— shea (@woodstockcards) July 31, 2025
Caleb Williams is dialed in today, ladies and gentlemen.
Spraying the ball all over the field.
This time to Rome Odunze deep down the sidelines. Another zip pass to Myles Boykin.
Fun to watch.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2025
Caleb roll out completion to olamide pic.twitter.com/yOTPGaJnfx
— Beardenlive (@beardenlive) July 31, 2025
#Bears doing some third down situations now.
First play of period: Defense jumps offsides, Caleb Williams takes the free play and hits Rome Odunze for a big gain.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2025
#Bears practice ended with an end-of-game period as Tyson Bagent floated a pass to TE Joel Wilson into a small window for a touchdown, about 18 yards on the play.
1st team series ended on a 4th down pick by Jaquan Brisker after Caleb Williams was flushed out of pocket.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 31, 2025
LUTHER WITH THE HANDS! #dabears #bears pic.twitter.com/SLtEHnzyG0
— Beardenlive (@beardenlive) July 31, 2025
Rookie LB Ruben Hyppolite showed up with some plays throughout the session, which was just short of 2.5 hours.
– In a 3rd down period, Caleb had a dart deep over middle to Miles Boykin.
– Olamide Zaccheaus keeps looking smooth running routes
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 31, 2025
Cole Kmet has been in with the 1st team in 11 on 11s mostly today.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2025
Finally, in last period for starters, the offense faced 3rd-and-14.
Offense managed to get WR DJ Moore matched up on LB TJ Edwards in coverage. That’s a clear advantage for offense.
The hope is Ben Johnson can cook up scenarios like that in season, especially on money downs.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 31, 2025
Top 3 Takeaways Practice #8:
1- Breakout Luther Burden day. Looked like the best receiver on the field.
2- Jaquan Brisker has that energetic bounce to his step back.
3- Caleb Williams flipped an impressive deep ball off balance to Olamide Zaccheaus across his body.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) July 31, 2025
Luther Burden says he feels good when asked about his soft-tissue injury that kept him out up until Monday. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2025
#Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo said he could feel the physicality of what was their longest practice yet. #DaBears pic.twitter.com/EUt5P96odF
— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) July 31, 2025
Colston Loveland has had a nice start to practice.
He had a couple catches in 1 on 1s receiving but more impressively was stout in 1 on 1 pass pro. Also looked solid blocking in team run period.
This kid looks the part. Versatile player. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2025
#Bears OL Kiran Amegadjie is relishing going through his 1st training camp after being injured as a rookie. #DaBears pic.twitter.com/8fENyJqn6p
— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) July 31, 2025