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The Best Quote to Come Out of Chicago Bears Training Camp on Day 4

Few players on the Chicago Bears have more pressure on them in 2026 than cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Johnson is coming off a season in which he appeared in just seven games during the regular season due to injury, and he wasn't very good in those seven games, either.

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Jedrick Wills Jr. Taking the Most Snaps as Starting Left Tackle on Day 4

The Chicago Bears starting left tackle job is one that we talked about in a prior Athlon Sports Bears article. In that article, we highlighted a post on X from Chris Emma (July 31st) which talks about how, “The Bears seem set on a rotation at left tackle as they evaluate their options.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Bears QB Caleb Williams admits Ben Johnson frustration

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams made a surprising revelation about their head coach Ben Johnson and how he frustrates him. Recently, Williams spoke to SiriusXM NFL Radio and was asked how Johnson pushes his buttons with verbal tactics and taunting.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Breakout Player at Start of Bears Training Camp? That’s Easy

When it comes to the breakout candidates on the Chicago Bears' 2026 roster, the name Luther Burden undoubtedly comes up the most. Hype has been building for Burden ever since he finished off last year strong, and the hype has only continued to build more and more this offseason.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears: 2x Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson makes confident Caleb Williams declaration

Last season, the Chicago Bears were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL. After going 5-12 in 2024, Chicago hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Ben Johnson Provides Key Insight Into Bears' Combative WR1 Conversation

The Bears are in an interesting position when it comes to their receiver room. They have a DJ Moore-sized hole on that unit, and a few promising pass-catchers eager to fill it.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears: Justin Fields caught a stray from former teammate

Months before the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, cornerback Jaylon Johnson was vocal in his support for Justin Fields, arguing that he wasn’t the problem with the team’s lack of success on offense and in the win column.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Chicago Bears Defense Makes Noise at 4th Practice

It’s fun to watch the Caleb Williams highlights and marvel at the potential he brings to the Chicago Bears. At the same time, this wasn’t the weak point for Chicago.

Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Jaylon Johnson Feels Like 'Night and Day' and Ready for Contract Run

Throughout the first three days training camp, the one defensive back who seemed to escape the damage being inflicted by the Bears' passing attack was the one who most needs to deliver.

Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Kalif Raymond 's Skills Suit Bears Fine Even at Exaggerated Speed

When the Bears have lined up for punt return drills, unlike with kick return it's been a three-man rotation. The kick return has been a full lineup of players taking turns and it figured to be this way.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Chicago Bears Position Battle Updates After First Week of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears have officially wrapped up their first week of training camp and there are some updates to share on key competitions up and down the roster.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Darnell Wright News / On Tap Sports Net / August 1

Darnell Wright Confident He’ll Stay with Bears Long-Term Amid Extension Talks

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright addressed ongoing contract extension talks during training camp and made clear he expects to remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future.

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Kyle Monangai News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Kyle Monangai Misses Yet Another Practice for the Bears

There’s been a ton of great reports coming out of Chicago Bears camp, but one of the negatives has involved Kyle Monangai. It’s still early, but Monangai has once again not been seen at practice.

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Caleb Williams and the offense dominate, defense responds in a big way, left tackle updates, and more from first week of Bears training camp

The Chicago Bears have wrapped up the first week of training camp following a wet practice on Saturday. The team will return to action on Monday in full pads but in the meantime, here are the top updates from the first week back at Halas Hall.

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The Good and Not So Good From Day 4 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears closed out their first week of training camp by taking the field for the fourth day of practice on Saturday morning. The session was supposed to include fans for the first time in camp, but lightning in the area stopped that from happening.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson sends dire warning to front office

Despite playing in seven games and starting in six games last season, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is worried about his contract situation before the 2027 offseason.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson has surprising stance on WR position battle

One of the more underrated talking points about the training camp for the Chicago Bears is the position battle at wide receiver. The Bears only have a few position battles of note, with most headlines circulating about the left tackle and center position.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

2 key Bears struggling early during 2026 NFL training camp

Championship expectations have a way of exposing weaknesses. The Chicago Bears are facing this right now. After building one of the NFL’s deepest rosters around quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears entered Halas Hall believing they possessed all the ingredients necessary to challenge for a Super Bowl.

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Colston Loveland is becoming more unguardable everyday in Bears training camp, putting him on trajectory to be among the NFL’s best

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is dominating through three days of training camp, especially on Friday, as he looks to continue his rapid rise among the NFL’s best.