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7 Bears who stood out on Day 5 of training camp

After a brief rest on Sunday, the Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for the second week of training camp.

While the pads aren’t on yet for the players — that’s coming tomorrow, according to center Cody Whitehair — several Bears stood out today, both on offense and defense. Even as the defense noticeably won the day for the first time this summer.

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Let’s take a look at the seven Bears players who impressed on the fifth day of training camp.

1
CB Tyrique Stevenson

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Rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has had a rough start to his inaugural training camp. He’s had several “welcome to the NFL” moments when lining up against wide receivers D.J. Moore and Chase Claypool, and he’s been splitting first-team snaps with fellow rookie Terell Smith.

Stevenson started his second week of camp on a much stronger note. Stevenson was again faced with the task of covering Moore and this time he was plastered all over the receiver, forcing him to catch a Justin Fields pass out of bounds. Stevenson continued to inconvenience the Bears’ QB1, picking off a late throw in the team’s 11-on-11 period.

The rookie still has to become acclimated to the level of skill NFL receivers possess, but Stevenson displayed major growth in day five of camp.

2
WR Chase Claypool

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After a full offseason to become familiar with the Bears organization, wide receiver Chase Claypool continues his strong play in training camp.

The former Steelers wideout was a reliable target for Fields in the two-minute drill, hauling in two tough catches to keep the drive going.

Many fans wrote Claypool off after a disappointing second half to the 2022 season but, as Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith put it, “he ain’t gonna write back.”

3
DL DeMarcus Walker

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The Bears needed players along the defensive front to take the next step in camp and DeMarcus Walker is one of the first to do just that.

Even though the former Titans lineman hasn’t had the chance to strap on the pads just yet, he’s been making his presence felt early in camp.

Rookie tackle Darnell Wright got the full dose of Walker’s ferocity in day five of camp, beating the first-round pick for what would’ve been a sack if quarterbacks were allowed to be hit in camp.

4
QB Justin Fields

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Justin Fields’ Super Soldier serum seems to have worn off a bit on the fifth day of camp, but he still made some positive plays.

Fields threw a couple of picks to a couple of rookies in today’s practice, one to Stevenson and another to undrafted defensive back Bralen Trahan (more on him later).

Despite having two turnovers, Fields still had a solid day, most notably checking down the ball more; an aspect of his game he struggled with last season.

Overall, Fields will need to rebound following a two-turnover outing on Monday.

5
DB Bralen Trahan

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I bet you’ve never even heard of Bralen Trahan’s name before, but you’ll care to know after learning about the plays he made in camp today.

The undrafted rookie defensive back out of Louisiana was a ballhawk circling over the heads of Bears quarterbacks, picking off Fields and P.J. Walker.

Training camp and the preseason can be the only opportunities for late-round or undrafted players to make an impact, so it’s a great sign that Trahan made such a statement today.

6
WR Tyler Scott

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While receivers such as Moore and Darnell Mooney captivate much of the fanbase’s attention, rookie wideout Tyler Scott has quietly put together a strong training camp. Day five of camp was Scott’s best day, demonstrating precise route running and elite quickness in his one-on-ones. Scott displayed all of those attributes in just one route, rebounding from the solid press performed by fellow rookie Terell Smith by using his shiftiness to get back open on the route.

Scott’s skills are leaving even his coaches in awe. Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower couldn’t help but praise Scott for his field-stretching speed.

“He’s fast man,” Hightower said. “That guy is fast. I love his speed.”

The depth at receiver has often been a thorn in the side for Chicago, but the emergence of receivers like Scott can turn what was once a major weakness into a strength.

7
RB D'Onta Foreman

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One of the biggest questions swirling about Bears camp is who will stand out among the running back group heading into the season, and D’Onta Foreman made some headway in that conversation.

Though it’s difficult for running backs to make an impression without having the pads on and going through scrimmages, the former Panthers back reportedly had a “nice day” in camp.

Khalil Herbert is seemingly still slated to receive the majority of snaps in the regular season, but Foreman can work himself into a respectable role by stringing together several good days of practice.

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