The Bear’s Den, June 11, 2025

Good news on the Colston Loveland front as Bears top draft pick says he’s on track for camp

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Caleb Williams logs voluntary OT to improve grasp of Bears offense – SI – The Chicago Bears QB showed up for a session of OTAs that was meant for younger players and special teams in order to sharpen his command of the attack.

Ben Johnson’s Bears camp will be no place for thin-skinned QBs – SI – Analysis: Ben Johnson’s criticism at practice and meetings of Caleb Williams only figures to increase at training camp as he tries to make it apparent where the bar is set.

Top potential running backs for Chicago Bears to pursue in trades – SI – The free agent running back supply is dwindling but there are running backs entering the final years of their contracts who might be available for the right price.

Loveland (shoulder) expects to be ready for training camp – 670 – Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland underwent shoulder surgery in late January, about three months before he was selected by Chicago at No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft. The procedure required a six-month recovery timetable.

Ben Johnson has been impressed with Caleb Williams early on – 670 – First-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson was drawn to this job in Chicago in part because of the chance to work with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

Shedeur Sanders: I’m focused on small things so big things will happen – NBC Sports – The Browns shifted their quarterback reps at Tuesday’s practice so that rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders would get more snaps as the team continues to evaluate their plans at the position.

Tua Tagovailoa: I think there is a culture shift – NBC Sports – At points this offseason, there has been talk of a culture shift with Miami.

Bears’ Ozzy Trapilo trying to take advantage of ‘really great opportunity’ – Chicago Sun-Times – The second-round pick is competing for the left tackle job — at least until Braxton Jones recovers.

Ben Johnson: Bears ‘loaded up’ Caleb Williams in their first offseason together – Chicago Sun-Times – When the Bears hired Ben Johnson, he vowed to make quarterback Caleb Williams uncomfortable. On the eve of the Bears’ last OTA practice — the team breaks for summer after Wednesday’s session — Johnson sounded like he’d accomplished just that.

Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bears OTAs – Chicago Tribun – Photos from Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

Draft picks’ return looking good for start of Bears camp – SI – Coach Ben Johnson couldn’t commit yet on a return by first-rounder Colston Loveland to start training camp practices, although the hopes are he’ll be ready at the start.

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Aaron Rodgers: “It was here or not play” – NBC Sports – Rodgers said decision to play for Steelers was “best for my soul.”

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TSA: your Costco card is not a valid ID at the airport – WBBM – Turns out, so many Americans were believing an internet rumor that Costco cards could be used for identification at the airport that TSA had to put out a statement clearing up any confusion.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Should the Chicago Bears try to add to their running back room? – Windy City Gridiron – Chicago Bears fans have discussed the running back position all offseason, as many were hoping for a new number one, or at the very least, a strong complement to push for the number two job….

WCG’s 2025 NFC North player rankings: Nos. 11-20 – Windy City Gridiron – In the fourth article of a five-part roundtable series, the WCG staff ranks the top 50 players in the NFC North heading into 2025.

Ten Chicago Bears with most to prove in 2025: #10 RB Roschon Johnson – Windy City Gridiron – Will the third year running back find a place offensively?

After an active offseason, all that’s left is for Caleb Williams to produce – Windy City Gridiron – Following a disastrous rookie campaign, Caleb Williams has a chance to get back on track in Year 2 under a newly made coaching staff and loaded offense. All that is left to do is for him to prove why he was the No. 1 overall selection in last year’s draft.

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