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What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
The Bears kicked off training camp on Wednesday with their first practice. That was also when news broke that Cole Kmet had agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $50 million, making him a top-10 paid tight end and keeping him in Chicago through 2027.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of July 27.