The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field on Wednesday, where they hosted the Miami Dolphins for their first of two joint practices ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener.
Following a bit of a weather delay, the Bears and Dolphins got their first opportunity to practice against another team for the first time since the start of training camp. Defense dominated this practice, and there were some standout players for the Bears, including star edge rusher Khalil Mack and rookie quarterback Justin Fields.
From Khalil Mack’s dominance to Chicago’s offensive line struggles, here’s what we learned from the Bears’ first joint practice with the Dolphins.