Bears first padded practice highlights include Bradbury, Burden, and Jones

The Chicago Bears conducted their first padded practice of training camp on August 3 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. Despite the excitement, the injury of starting safety Coby Bryant cast a shadow over the day. Braxton Jones worked with the starters at left tackle and performed well in drills, while rookie Luther Burden demonstrated significant potential as a leading wide receiver. Players such as Zavion Thomas and Jahdae Walker made notable plays, while center Garrett Bradbury appears to have secured his starting role. The practice also saw several players return from injuries, though Terell Smith left with trainers.

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