The wait is finally over as the Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp next week.
Bears rookies and quarterbacks report to Halas Hall beginning Saturday, July 22. The rest of the team will report to the team’s Lake Forest facility on Tuesday, July 25.
Chicago will practice for the first time on Wednesday, July 26, which is closed to the public. The Bears’ first open practice will be on Thursday, where a free ticket is required for entry (See the full schedule here).
Us realizing the rookies come back today 🕺 pic.twitter.com/tUwodBECNw
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 22, 2023
JF1 is in the building 🫡 pic.twitter.com/93f4AwP5by
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 22, 2023
Quarterback Justin Fields is entering a pivotal third season, where he’s expected to make significant progress. After emerging as arguably the NFL’s best running quarterback last season, Fields needs to make progress in the passing game. Good thing the Bears built around him this offseason with the addition of receiver DJ Moore and shoring up the offensive line.
The quarterback room will look different this summer following the departure of Trevor Siemian. P.J. Walker was brought in to be Fields’ backup quarterback. Meanwhile, Nathan Peterman is back, but he’ll have to hold off undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent for the No. 3 spot.
The Bears have an impressive group of rookies this year, including several who are expected to be immediate contributors. That includes right tackle Darnell Wright, defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Tyler Scott.
