Bears focus on second quarter improvement at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson emphasized the need for improved performance in the second quarter during training camp on July 31 at Halas Hall. Last season, the Bears struggled in this quarter, outscoring opponents in every other segment but managing only 93 points while conceding 143. Johnson's offense worked on two-minute drills, culminating in a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland. The team also experienced a rotation at left tackle, with Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. getting significant reps. D’Marco Jackson, who served as a linebacker, is noted for his contributions on special teams last season.
- •Bears scored only 5.47 points per second quarter last season.
- •Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a touchdown.
- •Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. rotated at left tackle.
- •D’Marco Jackson assumed a key communication role on defense.
- •Bears held their first practice with fans present.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears training camp report: A focus on 2nd quarter — and Ben Johnson responds to Liam Coen’s comment
"Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wants to see his team perform better in the waning minutes before halftime. Last season quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense sometimes resembled magicians in the fourth quarter, but they had less success with situational football in the second quarter. “It’s a huge point of emphasis for us,” Johnson said. That was apparent Friday at Halas Hall, where the ...
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