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Bears to host WRs Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Xavier Worthy this week

The three receivers, along with edge rusher Laiatu Latu, will visit Halas Hall this week.

There are only a few short weeks until the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway in Detroit, and the Chicago Bears are continuing to do their homework in regards to possible players they might select with their four draft picks. While it’s become increasingly likely the Bears will select quarterback Caleb Williams with the top selection, they still have their No. 9 selection to work with, and given their upcoming visits, it appears they’re zeroing in on one or two positions.

The Bears are set to bring in a number of wide receivers and an edge rusher this week on their top 30 visits. According to The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, Chicago is bringing in wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Worthy, and defensive end Laiatu Latu on Monday.

Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is saying wide receiver Malik Nabers will be visiting on Wednesday.

Harrison and Nabers are considered by many to be the top two wideouts in this year’s draft. Harrison was a Heisman Trophy finalist last year after totaling 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns for Ohio State, nearly matching his impressive 2022 season. Nabers, meanwhile, exploded with Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels under center. The LSU receiver totaled 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns in a breakout season. Harrison and Nabers are mortal locks to be picked inside the top 10.

As for Worthy, he’s a receiver who could be in play should the Bears trade down and recoup some picks. He had a modest season at Texas with 1,014 yards and five touchdowns, but made huge waves at this year’s NFL Combine when he broke the 40-yard-dash record with a time of 4.21 seconds. He’s someone with blazing speed and could be a target on Day 2. It sounds like he welcomes the idea of becoming a Bear, too, given that he posted a photo on Instagram and tagged Williams as he was landing at the airport.

Chicago is bringing in plenty of receivers, but they’re still doing their due diligence on the edge rushers as well. Latu is considered to be one of the top edge rushers in this year’s draft and could be the top one overall if his medicals are of no concern. He totaled 23.5 sacks at UCLA over his last two seasons, including 21.5 tackles for a loss in 2023. While it may be unlikely the Bears select him at No. 9 overall, he would be someone in play if a trade down were to happen.

The Bears have had plenty of visits up to this point, and more are sure to happen before the draft gets underway, but it’s becoming clear they’re in the market for another receiver or an edge rusher. Time will tell whether any of these players hear their names called at the end of the month.

Caleb Williams met with Bears front office and current players in Chicago

According to Marc “Silvy” Silverman of ESPN 1000, Caleb Williams dined with the Bears on Tuesday night, which included some current players.

Caleb Williams was in town last night as part of his top 30 visit with the Chicago Bears and met with more than just the front office.

According to Marc “Silvy” Silverman of ESPN 1000’s Waddle & Silvy show, Williams was in town on Tuesday evening and had dinner with the Bears brass—including some current players.

During the NFL owners meetings last week, the Bears indicated Williams would be coming in sometime this week for his official visit. The twist, however, is that he was meeting with and getting to know current players during this dinner. “They had him not sit with the Bears executives, who were there, by the way,” Silvy said. “But he sat and ate with current players on the current Bears roster.” It is not known which current players were in attendance.

Prospects dining with front office members during the pre-draft cycle is nothing new and is normally part of the process for teams to get to know them, but hearing that Williams was with current Bears players is notable. It’s yet another indication that Williams will be the quarterback chosen by the Bears at No. 1 overall when the draft takes place in a few weeks, barring a major upset.

Williams isn’t the only high-profile prospect coming to town this week, however. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze will be visiting Halas Hall on Thursday for his top 30 interview. Odunze is one of the top receivers in the draft and is a popular target for the Bears to select with their second first-round selection at No. 9 overall.

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Winners and losers following first week of Bears training camp

After seven days of Bears training camp practices, here are our winners and losers up to this point.

Seven training camp practices have come and gone for the Chicago Bears up at Halas Hall and things are starting to fall in place at certain positions. There’s been some good, some bad, and even a little ugly at certain points depending on your perspective. But it’s all with a goal to grow as a team and prepare for the 2023 regular season that lies ahead.

Over the course of those seven practices, specific players have risen to the top and shined at crucial moments. Others, however, haven’t had the camp many envisioned they would up to this point.

It’s still early, but it’s clear some are in better spots than others. Here are the winners and losers of the first week of Bears training camp

Bears and Colts announce joint training camp practice dates

Mark your calendars for these joint training camp practice dates between the Bears and Colts.

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The Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts are holding joint practices ahead of their preseason tilt this August and the dates and times are now official.

On Tuesday, The Bears and Colts both announced the joint practices will take place August 16 and 17 at the Grand Sports Complex in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. Each practice begins at 6:00 ET and fans are allowed free entry with a ticket that can be obtained at Colts.com/Camp. The practices take place a few days prior to the preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 19.

This will be the second time in three years that the Bears hold joint training camp practices with another organization. They last did so in 2021 when they welcomed the Miami Dolphins to Halas Hall ahead of a preseason game at Soldier Field.

The Bears will report to Halas Hall on July 25 with the first practice taking place July 26. The first practice open to fans takes place on July 27.

Michael Vick visits with Bears QB Justin Fields at Halas Hall

Two of the most electrifying quarterbacks of the last 20 years met up to talk shop this week.

A meeting of the minds took place at Halas Hall this week between two of the most electrifying quarterbacks to play in the NFL over the last 20 years. Former NFL star Michael Vick visited the Chicago Bears facilities and had a chance to talk with Justin Fields. The team released photos of the interactions on Friday, one day following the conclusion of organized team activities (OTAs).

When it comes to quarterbacks visiting with Fields, Vick fits the bill for a couple of reasons. All last season, Fields was being compared to Vick for his dynamic running ability that was on display in nearly every single game. Fields broke Vick’s single-game rushing record against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 with 178 yards. He also surpassed Vick’s single-season rushing total as well with 1,143 yards. But their connection goes deeper than that.

Fields, a native of Kennesaw, Georgia located just outside Atlanta, grew up idolizing Vick when he was a member of the Falcons. The two connected when Fields entered the league and have stayed close since then, with Vick going to bat for the young quarterback in the media. “I think he’s a great player,” said Vick earlier this year via Chris Emma of Marquee Sports Network. “I think Justin has a lot of room to grow. As a quarterback and in general, but growing in the passing game. Another year in the system, some weapons around you.”

After coming into the league in 2001 with the Falcons as the No. 1 overall pick, Vick set quarterback rushing records and was one of the most dangerous dual-threat options. His time in Atlanta was cut short, however, when he was convicted on dog fighting charges and was suspended while also having to serve 18 months in federal prison.

After being released, Vick had a career renaissance with the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 2010s, earning Comeback Player of the Year in 2010 and rebuilding his public image in the process. Now, Vick stays involved with football in the media and helps mentor players like Fields, who is looking to take another major step in his development in 2023.

Though the topics of their meeting and conversation are still unknown, fans were hyped to see the two dynamic quarterbacks come together this week.

WATCH: Justin Fields and D.J. Moore connect at Bears practice

We finally have our first look at Justin Fields and D.J. Moore connecting at Bears practice.

It’s been two months since the Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver D.J. Moore from the Carolina Panthers but we’re finally getting the chance to see him on the field with his new quarterback. The Bears posted a video of Moore catching a pass from quarterback Justin Fields in a recent practice at Halas Hall that has fans already hyped for what’s to come in the regular season.

Since coming into the league in 2018, Moore has quietly been one of the league’s best and most consistent receivers. He’s produced 5,201 career receiving yards and 21 touchdowns in just five seasons and now joins the Bears as their top receiving threat. The expectation is he will help lift Fields and the passing offense as they look to take a significant step in 2023.

This is the first practice footage of Moore since he was acquired from the Panthers in a trade involving the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears dealt the pick in exchange for multiple first and second-round picks as well as Moore to the Panthers, who selected quarterback Bryce Young.

How to watch your favorite NFL team’s Training Camp, Inside Training Camp live stream, TV channel, dates, teams

NFL Training Camp is here and we’ll have live coverage beginning on Tuesday, July 26, and going through Wednesday, August 11.

The NFL will welcome back their players to NFL Training Camp and we’ll have fans live coverage beginning on Tuesday, July 26, and going through Wednesday, August 11.

The first three days of training camp must contain zero contact per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Days 4 and 5 will allow players to practice full speed with helmets and light practice gear. Day 6 is a mandatory day off with Day 7 allowing players to practice in full pads.

On Thursday, July 29 ‘Inside Training Camp’ will give fans eight hours of live coverage from all 32 NFL teams’ training camps each day starting at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Inside Training Camp

  • When: Tuesday, July 27 – Wednesday, August 11
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • TV: NFL Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) 
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Chicago Bears personnel sent home due to COVID-19 concerns

After center Cody Whitehair tested positive for COVID-19, the Bears sent everyone home as a precautionary measure.

For the first eight weeks of the 2020 NFL season, the Chicago Bears have managed to stay healthy when it came to concerns surrounding COVID-19. But the situation has taken a turn over the last couple of days.

Earlier in the week, tackle Jason Spriggs tested positive for COVID-19 and guard Germain Ifedi was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as well due to his close proximity.

Now, center Cody Whitehair has also tested positive for the virus, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With Whitehair’s positive test, the team decided to send everyone home from Halas Hall as a precautionary measure, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune was the first to report the team had new COVID-19 developments.

It’s unclear if Whitehair is the only new positive case, but he’s the second player on the offensive line to be diagnosed with COVID-19 after Spriggs, meaning this may not be an isolated incident.

The team had been preparing for a practice at 12:45 pm CT but it has since been cancelled. Head coach Matt Nagy will provide an update later in the day, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune.

As of Thursday morning, Spriggs, and Whitehair are the only two players who have tested positive. Though he’s on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Ifedi has reportedly tested negative. Ifedi must continue to quarantine for five days due to his close proximity with Spriggs, however. Nagy still anticipates him to be available on Sunday when the Bears take on the Tennessee Titans.

Bears Wire will continue to update as this situation unfolds.

NFL announces Chicago Bears’ 2020 training camp schedule

The Bears will report in full to Halas Hall for training camp on Tuesday, July 28.

The NFL announced the official training camp report dates for all 32 teams on Saturday.

The Chicago Bears will report in full to Halas Hall on Tuesday, July 28, although rookies, quarterbacks and injured players will be able to return a few days before.

Here’s a look at the schedule for report dates:

  • Tuesday, July 21 – All rookies report
  • Thursday, July 23 – Quarterbacks and injured players report
  • Tuesday July 28 – All other players report

The NFL also sent out the following memo to teams regarding the safety protocols in place, as well as the expectation that a full regular season, postseason and Super Bowl will be played. Given these safety protocols are followed.

“NFL clubs met today via videoconference and received an update on preparations for the 2020 season. We will continue to implement the health and safety protocols developed jointly with the NFLPA, and based on the advice of lea​ding medical experts, including review by the CDC. We will address additional issues in a cooperative way. All decisions will be made in an effort to put us in position to play a full regular season and postseason culminating with the Super Bowl which is the shared goal of the clubs and the players.”

There are plenty of storylines to watch heading into training camp, including the quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles. There are also three vacant starting jobs up for grabs at cornerback, safety and right guard.

While this offseason has been entirely virtual, Trubisky has been organizing offseason workouts with skill position players in the Chicago area. But it won’t be long now before the entire team meets in Lake Forest for the start of the 2020 season.

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Bears players, staff likely won’t report to Halas Hall until July

Several NFL teams have already begun returning to team facilities, but Chicago is being cautious and will be virtual until further notice.

While several NFL teams have already begun returning to team facilities — with others scheduled to do so in the coming weeks — the Chicago Bears are being cautious.

The Bears continue to conduct virtual organized team activities (OTAs) amid the coronavirus pandemic, and that doesn’t sound like it’s going to change anytime soon.

According to Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer, the Bears likely won’t report to Halas Hall until they’re required to in late July.

Some coaches aren’t expected back in the office until the start of training camp—the Saints’ and Colts’ staffs are two under those conditions. The Bears and Lions are working remotely until further notice, and trending in the direction of not having a mandate until July. 

The NFL began allowing coaches to return to team facilities last Friday, but it sounds like the Bears are comfortable assuming coaching responsibilities from home for the time being.

At this point, minicamps aren’t likely to happen, which means that the first time the Bears reunite on the field will be for training camp in late July.

This year, training camp figures to be more meaningful given several position battles for starting spots, including the quarterback battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles. Also up for grabs are starting jobs at cornerback, safety, right guard and receiver.

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