The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall on Saturday morning for their ninth practice of training camp.
With media and fans in attendance, there’s plenty to keep an eye on during Saturday’s closed practice, which is a full padded workout. 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’ ninth practice of training camp:
Practice has concluded.
Play-by-play recap of Saturday's practice
Good to see Teven Jenkins in pads! Excited to see him work. 🔥
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@OfficialJAYCHI) August 5, 2023
Teven Jenkins is in full pads. pic.twitter.com/Szbo2xbMq4
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Nate Davis is off to the side. No pads for him. pic.twitter.com/lh53Fka4My
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Still no pads for DeMarcus Walker. pic.twitter.com/0OPC3VnPOs
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Jaquan Brisker is not practicing today. He’s off to the side on the stationary bikes with Jack Sanborn.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 5, 2023
I'm not seeing Tremaine Edmunds out here at practice right now.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
I don’t see Tremaine Edmunds out here either. https://t.co/LyBMUvteWi
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Darnell Mooney and DJ Moore putting in work on the jugs machine. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) August 5, 2023
Bears guard Teven Jenkins: back in action.
Jack Sanborn, Nate Davis, DeMarcus Walker, Jaquan Brisker: present but not participating.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 5, 2023
Teven Jenkins back practicing and Nate Davis is here. pic.twitter.com/1GE5a2432n
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Folks, we have a full pads Saturday at #Bears camp! I will be reporting live at 11:20 this morning with @BigAntHerron @670TheScore pic.twitter.com/pTq16VOmc9
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 5, 2023
The Kmet Jones combo pic.twitter.com/YuZxz5z1YP
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Safety Jaquan Brisker has joined the list of Bears who are not participating.
Also not participating: LB Jack Sanborn, RG Nate Davis, LB Tremaine Edmunds and DE DeMarcus Walker.
LG Teven Jenkins is back in action today.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 5, 2023
Tremaine Edmunds is not participating today. He missed yesterday as well. Sat out the final team period Wednesday but told us he was fine.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 5, 2023
Teven Jenkins is back to work this morning. Nate Davis is still not practicing. Lucas Patrick has stepped in as the next man up at guard. Ryan Poles said he’s not concerned about some early injuries for the Bears’ offensive line.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 5, 2023
QB1 in the distance pic.twitter.com/dsyyoXdoYY
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Yannick Ngakoue is expected to practice with the Bears in the coming days, Ryan Poles said. DeMarcus Walker is present on the field this morning but still sidelined.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 5, 2023
1v1’s start with Eddie Jackson breaking up a pass for Cole Kmet. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Darnell Mooney with a nice route against Kyler Gordon. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
It’s another half speed practice for the ramping up #Bears. Not sure what color this is.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
The first true fight of Bears camp. Chase Claypool and Eddie Jackson go at it after a play. The officials on hand threw penalty flags and a fan in the bleachers yelled “Football!”
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 5, 2023
Looked like Claypool ripped off Jackson’s helmet.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Eddie Jackson cracked Chase Claypool as he hit the sideline. Claypool took exception. A skirmish ensued. Helmets off. Fan in the stands yelled “FOOTBALL” #Bears
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Fight! Eddie Jackson popped Chase Claypool late as he ran down the sideline after a catch. Claypool threw the ball at BoJack, then the shoving began. Jackson’s helmet wound up 20 yards away.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) August 5, 2023
Fight! Chase Claypool vs. Eddie Jackson. Jackson hit Claypool on his way out of bounds. Claypool grabbed him by the helmet and then tossed his helmet. Didn’t last long, though.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 5, 2023
Chase Claypool caught a drag route. Eddie Jackson gave Claypool a big hit in bounds. Claypool didn't like that and threw the ball at Jackson. They got into it. Jackson's helmet came off and the offense and defense had to be separated.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
No more half speed now… https://t.co/3JVPi99Q1D
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
In the words of Eddie Jackson: “it’s up!” https://t.co/R51d6wx87E
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 5, 2023
Eddie Jackson with a hard hit on Chase Claypool that Claypool took exception to. There was a bit of a scuffle.
After the dust settled, Jackson is trying to go over to the offense to talk to Claypool but the defensive coaches won’t let him.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 5, 2023
Definitely an increased energy in team period the last few days. Scuffle between Chase Claypool and Eddie Jackson on the sideline after Claypool caught a pass and went out of bounds. Someone in the crowd yelled “FOOTBALL!” as whistles blew and the two had to be broken up.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 5, 2023
Dylan Cole and TJ Edwards had good series. https://t.co/2GntzIRePh
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Seemingly tension on every play in #Bears practice today. Scuffles!!!!
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 5, 2023
We have more pushing and shoving after a play. This defense is fired up. Yelling and showing energy after every play. Coaches and players. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Since we’re in the business of grading energy and “juice” these days at Bears camp, the defense definitely is bringing it today.
Jackson and Claypool are still chirping at each other as the team drill ends.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 5, 2023
As 11 on 11 ends and ST begins, Chase Claypool and Eddie Jackson were still chirping at each other near sidelines. Ryan Poles had to step in and tell them to keep moving. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Chase Claypool and Eddie Jackson are still talking in between drills. Intensity is raising up a level at Bears camp.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 5, 2023
Defense is really fired up after the 2nd team offense ends with an incompletion in 11 on 11. Another scuffle ends with Justin Fields going up to a couple defenders after the skirmish gets broken up to cool things off.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 5, 2023
Most physical and feisty Bears practice so far this summer.
Several dustups already. Eddie Jackson chirping a LOT.
Ryan Poles actually had a lil chat with Jackson after most recent fracas.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 5, 2023
After another dustup, Justin Fields, Eddie Jackson, Darnell Mooney and Jaylon Johnson had a very brief conversation. You like to see the team leaders talking it out.
A couple heated moments and they’ve only just started with the competitive portion of practice.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 5, 2023
Team period ended and Chase Claypool and Eddie Jackson are still talking to each other. Ryan Poles went over there as they were both talking.
Things are getting heated here on the ninth day of training camp.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Tremaine Edmunds is on the practice field. He is not in pads.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Bears attendance today:
Teven Jenkins back in.
Jaquan Brisker out.
Tremaine Edmunds, Nate Davis, DeMarcus Walker, Dante Pettis, Jack Sanborn remain sidelined as well.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 5, 2023
The Tyler Scott drops have been a thing today.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
#Bears first team offense got two drives to march down the field in 11v11. First drive was 3 and out punt. Second drive they moved the ball but turned it over on downs in past the 50.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Bears just wrapped up an 11-on-11 drive. Took note of both Darnell Mooney and DJ Moore with some outstanding blocks on the perimeter. Got the offensive sideline juiced.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 5, 2023
PJ Walker just hit Nsimba Webster deep for a TD. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Roschon Johnson running over a DB got some cheers from #Bears fans.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Roschon Johnson with the truck stick against A.J. Thomas. You could hear the pads pop on that run.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
Biggest cheer of the day? When Bears QB P.J. Walker found Nsimba Webster for a 40+ yard touchdown pass.
Training camp, gotta love it.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 5, 2023
Many days… as has the speed and the sharp moves. https://t.co/i6p3TyhxN0
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 5, 2023
Two nice plays from the 2nd team O: Roschon Johnson 40ish yard run; Isaiah Ford over the shoulder catch on a deep ball from PJ Walker. Offense is fired up. Justin Fields came to the endzone to celebrate w/ Ford after his TD.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 5, 2023
Roschon Johnson just trucked AJ Thomas in a move the ball period.
We’ve heard a lot about Johnson’s physicality becoming apparent when pass come on. It was very apparent right there.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 5, 2023
Roschon Johnson had a nice run. Drew cheers from the crowd. First one to come out and give him a high five from sideline was Justin Fields. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Two minute drill tied at 10. Bears first team offense gets into field goal range. Justin Fields went 4-for-6 including a nice throw over the middle to Velus Jones.
45-ish? yard field goal was good as time expired.
Was against second team defense. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
The Bears have run 1O vs 2D and 2O vs 1D in 2 minute all camp.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Another drop for Tyler Scott. Ball hit his hands on a slant route in two-minute drills.
Then Scott muffed a punt. He recovered the ball. https://t.co/cq7oGggrYH
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 5, 2023
#Bears rookie WR Tyler Scott just muffed a punt.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 5, 2023
Rough practice for Tyler Scott so far.
Several drops on offense and just muffed a punt in team drills.
He’s been one of the most up and down dudes all summer.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 5, 2023
Rookie WR Tyler Scott with a drop on offense, then muffs a punt as the punt returner. Luckily he recovered the ball himself.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 5, 2023
Not a great day for Tyler Scott. A few drops. He just muffed a punt too. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
Main takeaway today is the defense is bringing a lot of energy. Very loud and full of energy. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) August 5, 2023
#Bears practice over. Fairly light again. Justin Fields did well in 2-minute drill at the end … but against 3rd-string defense.
Jaquan Brisker, Nate Davis and DeMarcus Walker were among those who didn't practice.— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) August 5, 2023
My notes on Justin Fields’ day at Bears camp today:
– 9-for-10 in 7 vs 7s. Ball out quick. His one miss was a deep shot to Tyler Scott (vs Tyrique Stevenson)
– Got 3 points in a 1:15 left, tied-game situational drill. Went from 30 to 30. Best throw went to Velus Jones Jr.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 5, 2023
In 7v7's, Justin Fields was sharp today (as a QB should be in that drill.) Just one incompletion. But did get the ball out quick. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 5, 2023
