Bears defense shines as Coby Bryant steps up during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
During training camp practice on Saturday, the Chicago Bears' defense excelled amid wet conditions, outperforming the offense after previous sessions favored the latter. The practice was moved indoors due to lightning, and reporters noted improved defensive coverage and difficulties for the offense, including inaccurate throws and dropped passes. A new left tackle rotation was observed, with Jedrick Wills Jr. starting with the first team. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a touchdown during a two-minute drill. Kyle Monangai missed practice for a third consecutive day, and linebacker Jack Sanborn left early without returning.
- •Bears' defense outperformed offense at Saturday's practice
- •Caleb Williams struggled with accuracy in wet conditions
- •Jedrick Wills Jr. started as left tackle over Braxton Jones
- •Backup QB Tyson Bagent threw a touchdown to Zavion Thomas
- •Kyle Monangai missed practice; Jack Sanborn left early
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Coby Bryant and the Bears’ Defense step up, another new left tackle, and more
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