The Chicago Bears were in pads for the first time this offseason on a hot and humid day in Lake Forest. Another training camp first today was was rookie wideout Luther Burden III back on the practice field. Burden had been nursing a soft tissue injury, but he looked spry in the clips shared on social media. As they’ve done with other returning players, Burden was eased back into the flow of practice.
In other injury news, Doug Kramer, who went down at their last practice, was not there, nor were rookie Zah Frazier or Shemar Turner. Last week it was reported that Frazier was away for personal reasons and Turner was out due to an ankle issue.
Per the team, Kramer is day to day with a leg injury. Rookie Luke Newman was getting reps with the second string at center today.
Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon was carted off the field with what reports called possible a hand or wrist issue.
Offensive lineman Bill Murray left the field limping and had his right anle wrapped.
Now for some Tweets from those who were at Halas Hall today.
DJ Moore won a rep against Tyrique Stevenson deep and made a sliding catch on a ball from Caleb Williams in 1 on 1 drills.
Moore’s helmet came off during the catch. #Bears— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 28, 2025
Colston Loveland made a great high catch in 7 on 7s on a throw from Williams in the middle of the field.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2025
Braxton Jones is working into team drills, starting in today with the Bears’ second-team offense. He was more limited the first four practices while returning from ankle surgery.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 28, 2025
Luther Burden was back today and did some individual drills but did not do team drills. #Bears pic.twitter.com/eYHNa5YG5o
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 28, 2025
#Bears practice has wrapped up. About 1 hour, 45 minutes in sweltering humidity. Major emphasis on run game with first day in full pads. Some of the pass stuff was 1/2 speed or 2/3 speed so not a lot to go off of.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 28, 2025
Full transparency very tough vantage point today for team drills.
1. Thought Monangai had a nice day running hard. Made a couple nice grabs.
2. Colston Loveland looked smooth made a few nice grabs.
3. 1 on 1s o-line won and DBs got after the WRs. #DaBears #Bears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 28, 2025
#Bears Hall of Famer Devin Hester is on campus today.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 28, 2025
Buzelis attended Hinsdale Central High School. As did Trey Koziol, Kiran Amegadjie and Doug Kramer. #Bears https://t.co/BGMdc8AyyV
— James Fox (@JamesFox917) July 28, 2025
#Bears LTs Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo & Kiran Amegadjie. #DaBears pic.twitter.com/MEmJ3usr2s
— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) July 28, 2025
Offensive line looked good in 1 on 1s today first 5 reps were all wins for the offense.
1. Darnell win vs Sweat
2. Jackson win vs Dexter
3. Dalman win vs Big Bill
4. Thuney win vs Grady
5. Kiran win vs Dayo#DaBears #Bears #BearsCamp— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 28, 2025
Top 3 Takeaways from training camp practice #5:
1- Colston Loveland is getting the ball from all 3 quarterbacks in a variety of ways. Hands look good.
2- Grady Jarrett was a problem in one-on-one drills.
3- The LT competition is going to last awhile. No clear standout.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) July 28, 2025
“The same thing that stood out on offense. . . When he has the ball in his hands, he’s a different dude. He’s dynamic.” – #Bears ST Richard Hightower on what he saw in Luther Burden III’s punt return tape from college.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 28, 2025
“If they dont have the right mentality, they cant play here. And they definitely can’t play in my room.”
Richard Hightower on the player mentality he expects for his group. pic.twitter.com/XqV9PB1TwW
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2025
Drew Dalman is unsure if Grady Jarrett has any weaknesses. Thinks it’s great for any offensive lineman to go against him. pic.twitter.com/u6jkyDVnMN
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) July 28, 2025