Bears practice features new left tackle and defensive adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
On August 8, Chicago Bears practice in Lake Forest observed significant roster changes and injuries. Notable was the injury to second-year wide receiver Luther Burden, who limped off during a drill. Additionally, Braxton Jones remained sidelined, allowing Jedrick Wills Jr. to take first-team left tackle reps. Defensive struggles were evident, with Montez Sweat and other key players missing, leading to rookie Jordan van den Berg receiving first-team snaps. The team conducted extensive red zone drills, emphasizing quarterback keepers and rotation among various players in the lineups. Follow-up on Burden's status is expected in the coming days as the Bears prepare for their future matches.
- •Luther Burden leaves practice with a leg injury
- •Jedrick Wills Jr. takes first-team reps at left tackle
- •Jordan van den Berg showcases strength in drills as rookie DT
- •Bears focus on red zone plays in practice
- •Defensive lineup affected by multiple injuries
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — New left tackle, nickel, d-line rotation, and more Bears practice notes
"WCG had a presence at practice today, as Lester Wiltfong, Bryan Orenchuk, and myself were all there. The following observations are somewhat combined from all of us, since we sat together and kept up a running commentary most of the time. Offense Defense Special Teams The Bears didn’t do a ton of special teams work […]
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