The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall on Thursday morning for their 13th practice of training camp.
With media and fans in attendance, there’s plenty to keep an eye on during Thursday’s practice, the final open session to fans at the team facility (there are two joint practices with the Colts in Indianapolis next week). That includes the continued connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore, standout performers, position battles and more.
Here are some live updates from those in attendance at the Bears’ 13th practice of training camp:
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#Bears are back in full pads. pic.twitter.com/CyWebWp3zQ
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
No pads for Nate Davis. pic.twitter.com/xr0XLW7A2m
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Dante Pettis is back in full pads. pic.twitter.com/COY0riwOb8
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Stacking Dayz 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/uglybHPBw8
— Jason McKie (Blue Check) (@Jmack37) August 10, 2023
Mooney ready to go pic.twitter.com/msahhlox7y
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Nothing like coming to work at Hallas Hall for #Bears Camp pic.twitter.com/2alkeHqUPA
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) August 10, 2023
Marcedes Lewis looks ready to participate in Bears practice for the first time.
And yes, he lives up to the Big Dog nickname. Very large man. pic.twitter.com/ttckXW1Ccd
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 10, 2023
EQ is back in pads today
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Not seeing Chase Claypool out here right now.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Practice underway for the #Bears. So far it looks like Jaquan Brisker, Chase Claypool, Tremaine Edmunds, Nate Davis, Lucas Patrick, Dylan Cole, Terell Smith and DeMarcus Walker are not practicing.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
Marcedes Lewis is suited up and ready to go. pic.twitter.com/uJj1N8U7O3
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 10, 2023
What a day we’ve got in store… #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/v0qo0Au57B
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Marcedes Lewis suiting up for the first time in a #Bears uniform. Players not in pads today include Chase Claypool, Nate Davis, and Demarcus Walker.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
Not seeing Nathan Peterman out here today. Only 3 QBs today.
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 10, 2023
Back at Bears training camp. Darnell Mooney working on that hand eye coordination and juggling skills? pic.twitter.com/Yomaif9qz9
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 10, 2023
I was really exited about a punt landing inside the 5 until I realized it was the machine 😂 🤦♀️ #BNBearsCamp
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
Chase Claypool is off to the side and just got off the stationary bike.
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 10, 2023
Looks like no Chase Claypool today. QB Nathan Peterman also appears to be absent.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 10, 2023
Darnell Mooney is a man of many talents. pic.twitter.com/VDykV0dViI
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 10, 2023
Eddie Jackson visor game update: It’s STRONG #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/qQy9z5cZqK
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
Noah Sewell Preparing To Take Down Opposing QBs 🫡🐻⏬#Bears pic.twitter.com/TONTPFHeWW
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) August 10, 2023
Who has the best feet? pic.twitter.com/Rp7zMz7Anj
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 10, 2023
A thought after watching two years of Matt Eberflus camp practices: The thing about being a CEO style head coach is that it allows you to be a part of everything.
Eberflus really bounces around. It’s fun to follow if you’re into camp intricacies.#BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/kO1kD0wAU2
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
Bears attendance TC prax 13:
BACK:
Terrell Lewis
Dante PettisNEW ABSENCES:
Chase Claypool (left yday early)
Nathan Peterman
Josh BlackwellSTILL OUT:
Jaquan Brisker
Travis Homer
Terell Smith
Tremaine Edmunds
Dylan Cole
Lucas Patrick
Nate Davis
DeMarcus Walker— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 10, 2023
Claypool is present but not participating. Looks like Josh Blackwell is also a new addition to the list of injured players.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 10, 2023
Last practice before the preseason opener for the Bears:
Not practicing:
Chase Claypool
Nate Davis
Jaquan Brisker
Tremaine Edmunds
DeMarcus Walker
Terell Smith
Lucas Patrick
Travis Homer
Nathan Peterman
Dylan Cole— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 10, 2023
Nathan Peterman not out here with the Bears QBs today. pic.twitter.com/hfney0Uqwh
— Colleen Kane (@ChiTribKane) August 10, 2023
Chase Claypool talking to DeMarcus Walker off to the side. pic.twitter.com/AsFaoV2kOn
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 10, 2023
Game on!
Warm-ups are done. Action is about to start up. 👀
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Noah Sewell starts off 11 on 11 in RZ with a blitz. Got to Justin Fields as he completed a pass to DJ Moore over the middle. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s get started.
Mostly run plays. First play blown up by Andrew Billings.
Only throw by Justin Fields in this session was a quick out ot the left side by DJ Moore that Jaylon Johnson jumped the route on and nearly intercepted. Incomplete.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
I’ve been impressed with D’Onta Foreman this week
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Red Zone is done. 11 on 11s moves back to the 40 yard line.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Tyson Bagent hit Roschon Johnson in the flat and Kendall Williamson lit him up.
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s from the 40 yd line.
Pitch play to the right side for Donta Foreman.
I was keying in on Darnell Wright and he did a great job of clearing out and flattening the DE. Wide open space for room to run.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Your first-team offensive line from left to right: Braxton, Teven, Whitehair, Carter, Wright. #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/vRnOOkRY7R
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s
Justin Fields throws a quick out checkdown to the right side to Khari Blasingame that is overthrown and Khari could only get fingertips on it.
Incomplete.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Braxton Jones went up against Yannick Ngakoue on third down in team drills. Ngakoue used an inside move and Jones recovered well on the play. Justin Fields attempted to hit Trestan Ebner to the right, but T.J. Edwards forced an incomplete pass.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Last rep for 11 on 11s with the 1s
A run play to the left side off the edge and Tyrique Stevenson comes in quick and blows the play up.
Starting to be really impressed by the rookie.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
2nd team 11 on 11s
PJ Walker hits Velus Jones on the left sidelines on a 10 yard out route for a completed catch.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Notable: Alex Leatherwood, who missed time with an injury yesterday, is back practicing today. He’s with the 2nd team offense.
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
The defense is fired up again today, lot of huddle dancing lmaoo
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Local guy and newly signed Bears LB with an interception of Tyson Bagent to end a team period.
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 10, 2023
Barrington Wade, former Iowa Hawkeye, just intercepted Tyson Bagent in the middle of the field in team drills.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Found Yannick Ngakoue! #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/GzrxVRk2Mv
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
The first Justin to Mercedes Lewis catch, big dog was moving 😭😭😭
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
11 on 11 first team
Play Action pop out by the TE Mercedes Lewis and he's wide open for the catch.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Marcedes Lewis with his first catch of camp on a short pass from Justin Fields. #Bears.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
Justin Fields just hit Marcedes Lewis in the flat in team drills. Decent gain for the veteran tight end.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Justin Fields just hit Marcedes Lewis in the flat in team drills. Decent gain for the veteran tight end.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Justin follows that up with a pass to Robert Tonyan, lot of TE action early
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Jaquan Brisker is not working with the Bears’ defense as he works back from an apparent injury. Opportunity for Elijah Hicks, who stepped in well late last season.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 10, 2023
Justin is still fast as shit boy gotdamn 😭😭😭😭
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
#91 Yannick Ngakoue getting around the left side of the #Bears offensive line in a hurry for a potential sack.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
This is another high intensity practice
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
2 straight time for Justin Fields in 11 on 11s where there was nothing downfield and he aggressively tucked it and took off to the left side.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
I’ve got some OL questions man
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s / 1st team
Offense tried a slip screen and Fields pass is immediately batted down. No angle to fit it in.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Rasheem Green just beat Ja’Tyre Carter and forced Fields to throw it away. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
Justin has been under pressure this whole drive
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Rasheem Green has beaten Ja'Tyre Carter multiples times this session.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Dominque Robinson is flying today
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Defense dominating this 11-on-11 period. Pressures from Yannick Ngakue, Noah Sewell, Rasheem Green, Dominique Robinson, and maybe others too.
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 10, 2023
I don’t think I’ve given the defense enough love for some of the stuff they’ve done during camp practices. Kinda love how the D-line attacked and broke up that potential screen pass. Textbook stuff. #BNBearsCamp
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Defensive line creating a lot of pressure in this 11 on 11 still. Someone in the backfield on a lot of these plays. Not a lot of time for Justin Fields. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
Now time for @GBraggsJr23 favorite….special teams
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
1st team 11 on 11s done as the sound horns.
Not a great session for the 1st team across the board. Overthrown some short/some deep. One deep to St. Brown where a holding flag was thrown on the DB.
The Offensive Line seemed to get beat regularly by the DLine.
Couple completed…
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Agreed. Still no fun for the offense. https://t.co/gZYLfRxOMT
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Jaquan Brisker, Chase Claypool, Terell Smith, Josh Blackwell, Tremaine Edmunds, Dylan Cole, Lucas Patrick, Nate Davis and DeMarcus Walker sitting out today.
— Colleen Kane (@ChiTribKane) August 10, 2023
A brutal series for the Bears’ first team OL in a move the ball drill. Gave up constant pressure — had Noah Sewell, Justin Jones, Rasheem Green and Dominque Robinson for likely “sacks.” Yannick Ngakoue getting first taste of team reps blew past Braxton Jones to pressure Fields.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 10, 2023
Jaylon Johnson crushing push-ups during special teams drills. Pay that man.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s first team back up.
1st run to the left side with Khalil Herbert is blown up by Andrew Billings.
He's freaking HUGE. 😂😂😂
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Justin Fields using his legs.
via @beardowndre.pic.twitter.com/HxlzN1A8Fl
— Dave (@dave_bfr) August 10, 2023
Justin Fields drops back to pass from the 20 yd line. OLine creates a nice pocket where Fields steps up and slides right to get out of the pocket with wide open spaces to run.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Rasheem Green just blew past Darnell Wright to “sack” Fields on 3-and-10 in high red zone work. Tough day
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 10, 2023
Justin Fields connecting with TE Marcedes Lewis.
via @beardowndre.pic.twitter.com/lNJ2BcTVDO
— Dave (@dave_bfr) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s / First Team / 20 yd line
Pitch right to Khalil Herbert who gets to the front pylon on the right side.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
At this point? Yes.
But today's practice isn't over.
Claypool being out hurts. The injuries on the OLine hurts. But the pocket has had breakdowns. The receivers have had drops yesterday. Fields has had overthrows.
That being said, his connection with DJ Moore is great and will… https://t.co/L6paWLa9Zb
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Some observations from the first team period:
Justin Fields started the drive by hitting Marcedes Lewis. On the next play, he connected with Robert Tonyan. Fields had an incomplete pass to his left. Yannick Ngakoue had a nice rush and showed good hustle running to the ball …
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Dominique Robinson knocked down a ball at the line of scrimmage.
Fields had a throw away to his RT.
3rd 10 – Justin Jones got inside pressure. Fields had a side-arm incomplete pass to EQ.
4th down — Defense called for a penalty
1st 10 – Mooney catch RT
Foreman run LT.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Lot of WR drops as well, offense looks clunky
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s / 1st Team / 40 yd line
Handoff to Khalil Herbert to the right side where Dominique Robinson travels across the line of scrimmage on the backside pursuit and catches Herbert for a very short gain.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Rasheem Green seems to be favoring one of his legs/feet but still out there.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Rookie Darnell Wright commits a false start on 4th and 1. #Bears then send FG unit out as Santos drills a long FG.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
False start by 1st team offensive line.
They get booted off the field for the FG unit. Cairo Santos makes it from 50 yards out.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Cairo Santos from 54 ✅
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 10, 2023
FUN: #DaBears ran a play where DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney lined up on the same side of the field. I bet that’ll give defenses a fit. #BNBearsCamp
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Bears Defense has Absolutely Owned the Offense for Most of the Day
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) August 10, 2023
Hasn’t been a pretty day for the Bears offense. False start on fourth-and-2 (looked like Darnell Wright), then Cairo Santos made a 54-yard field goal.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 10, 2023
#98 Gervon Dexter with a nice play on #30 Roschon Johnson after a out a 2 yard gain. #Bears.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
Bears working on a ton of team drills today. Defensive line has gotten better of the offensive line for majority of day so far.
Splash plays from Justin Jones, Rasheed Green, Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens and Dominique Robinson.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s / 2nd Team / 40 yd line
Roschon Johnson with the carry to the left side met by Gervon Dexter in the backfield and then Roschon keeps the play going and pushes the pile while Terrell Lewis furiously tries to rip the ball ouylt.
Next play is another run by Roschon who…
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Bears second team OL from left to right: 74, 72, 68, 60, 75
These dudes for jobs to win. Really need that depth to be in a good place going into the year. You want a job? Go win one. #BNBearsCamp
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
PJ Walker with a nice drop in the bucket to TE Steve Carlson.
Feels like that's the 1st really nice throw we've seen from him in awhile. He felt good about it after the play.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s start back up with the song GO DJ blaring. 👀
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
DJ Moore is just an insane player man
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
As “Go DJ” blares from the speakers, Justin Fields links up with DJ Moore on a nice pitch and catch. #BNBearsCamp
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
#Bears DT Gervon Dexter explodes up the middle, gets a hand up and knocks down a Justin Fields pass.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
Cairo Santos just drilled a 54-yard field goal. He’s been solid from 50+ this summer.
The 54-yarder would’ve been the longest FG Santos has hit since 2020, when he made one from 55.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 10, 2023
This starting offense definitely needs preseason reps & anyone saying otherwise is asinine
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Bears first team offense goes three and out again.
Fields threw a dime to Moore for 8 on first down but the DL dominated the next two reps to force a punt. Gervon Dexter batted a pass down and Rasheem Green forced a throw away on third down.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 10, 2023
11 on 11s / 2 minute drill
1st play is a slant complete from Justin Fields to DJ Moore.
2nd play is tipped at the line of scrimmage. Incomplete. Gervon Dextor in the backfield very quickly.
3rd play. The pocket breaks down, Fields flushed to his right and throws Incomplete at…
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Back to back three and outs now for the first team offense. Defense winning the day so far, although Fields did have a nice slant to DJ Moore in a tight window on the last series.
— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) August 10, 2023
I'm sitting next to @HerbHoward411 and he said it best, "Gervon Dexter is having himself a day."
We are seeing a better get-off. He has shown his strength several times. Against Alex Leatherwood and another vs. Ja'Tyre Carter (with 1s). Dexter also batted down a Fields pass.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 10, 2023
Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. The get-off appears a bit faster today, as well. #Bears
— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023
Gervon Dexter has really impressed me today, like a lot
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 10, 2023
Trenton Gill just dropped a punt inside the 10, which brings me to a discussion last week at camp. And I dunno whose arm I need to twist, but I’d love for NFL stats pages to track punts inside the 10. I think that’s a better indicator of how good a punter is going. #BNBearsCamp
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Scuffling day for the offense so far. Best play of the day P.J. Walker crossing route to Nsimba Webster.
Gervon Dexter has been activvve. Got his hands on a Fields pass along with some other disruptions.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 10, 2023
I’m glad PJ Walker is making some good throws today because he hasn’t had the best camp. But also it’s a QB2 so that’s not all thaaaaat important that he’s lighting it up. #BNBearsCamp
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 10, 2023
2nd team / 2 minute drill
1st play a completed quick out to the right side to WR Daurice Fountain
2nd play is incomplete downfield to the right side intended for Fountain
3rd play is a nice throw and catch from PJ Walker to WR Nsimba Webster. But Terrell Lewis would've had the…
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
PJ Walker is having a much better day. Just led a TD drive in the 2-min. Some money throws.
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 10, 2023
As practice wraps, Yannick Ngakoue is on the sidelines walking Gervon Dexter through pass rush moves — looked like a cross chop tutorial. Rookie said he was excited to pick Ngakoue’s brain
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 10, 2023
Seeing Yannick Ngakoue in the back of the sideline with Gervon Dexter going through some very specific techniques with him. #Bears
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 10, 2023
Are clock management drill tweets gonna do numbers? No. But I appreciate that they’re practicing it. Seen way too many Bears teams muck it up to not have it be part of practice in some capacity. #BNBearsCamp
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Very slow walk through and simulated scenarios are being practiced now.
Wouldn't be surprised to see this practice short today. Yesterday was longer.
Aaaaaand just as I said that. Eberflus just blew the horn and practice is over.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 10, 2023
Practice is over, but the work never really stops. Here’s new guy Yannick Ngakoue working with rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. after practice. #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/X3iALjVCR8
— Funky Cold Luda (Taylor’s Version) (@lcm1986) August 10, 2023
Thought Gervon Dexter stood out today. Had some pressures, batted down a pass, and had a 'sack' as well. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 10, 2023
