The Bear’s Den, June 19, 2025

Bears summer schedule released, we are a month away from training camp

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NFL releases joint practices scheduled for this summer – NBC Sports – The NFL on Wednesday released a list of joint practice sessions scheduled for 2025.

Reporting date for Chicago Bears training camp released by NFL – SI – The Bears veterans will have a somewhat earlier reporting date than in other years when they haven’t participated in the Hall of Fame Game.

Chicago Bears Training Camp 2025 Report Dates Announced – BN – Mark your calendars. Chicago Bears training camp is coming to Halas Hall in July.

Bears receiver Rome Odunze eyes a breakout 2nd season – 670 – The Bears’ hope is that new head coach Ben Johnson can maximize quarterback Caleb Williams in his second NFL season. In turn, that could lead to a strong campaign for second-year receiver Rome Odunze.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Shedeur Sanders ticketed for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone – NBC Sports – Police records show Sanders received a citation for speeding on 71 North at 12:24 a.m. on Tuesday.

Cowboys Cheerleaders getting 400 percent raise, according to one member – NBC Sports – The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are getting a 400 percent raise, one of the members said during the second season of the Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears announce 2025 training camp report date – Windy City Gridiron – We know when the Chicago Bears are getting back to work in July.

A Few Chicago Bears Named to ESPN’s NFL All-Quarter Century Team – Windy City Gridiron – A few Chicago players and a coach made the team!

Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025: #7 TE Cole Kmet – Windy City Gridiron – After what the Bears did at 10 overall, every fan knows it’s become a big season for fan favorite Cole Kmet.

Who will win the Chicago Bears’ QB2 job, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum? – Windy City Gridiron – A few of our guys are running through a pre-training camp roundtable addressing some topics about the Bears.

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