12 takeaways from Bears’ first day of mandatory minicamp

The Bears kicked off mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and it was certainly an eventual day. Here’s what we learned from Tuesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall for their first practice of mandatory minicamp, and it was certainly an eventful day.

There was plenty to unpack following Tuesday’s practice, including the notable absence of star pass rusher Robert Quinn, who was the only player not in attendance. Also making headlines included Dakota Dozier being carted off the field with an apparent leg injury, Velus Jones Jr. continuing to impress and more experimentation with the offensive line.

Chicago has two more practices on Wednesday and Thursday before breaking for the summer.

Here’s what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp: