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Bears HC Ben Johnson highlights importance of padded practices at camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Bears HC Ben Johnson highlights importance of padded practices at camp
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed enthusiasm for the team's first padded practices during training camp, emphasizing their role in competition. The Bears donned pads for the first time on August 4, 2026, which allows the coaching staff to evaluate player performance in 1-on-1 drills. During these practices, safety Coby Bryant suffered an injury and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee and a small fracture. Johnson notes that these physical sessions ramp up intensity and are critical for position battles, including the competition for starting spots.

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  • •Bears held their first padded practice on August 4, 2026.
  • •Coby Bryant is expected to miss 8-10 weeks due to injury.
  • •Padded practices enhance competition in training camp.
  • •Position battles, including left tackle and secondary, are being evaluated.
  • •Luther Burden III is challenging Rome Odunze for the top receiver spot.
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  • 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bears HC Ben Johnson shares excitement for padded practices
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson discussed his excitement and importance for padded practices during training camp.

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