Bears prepare for training camp with undrafted rookies vying for spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Chicago Bears begin training camp this week, featuring a mix of players looking to secure spots on the 53-man roster. Among those are undrafted free agents TE Hayden Large, OL Caden Barnett, RB Coleman Bennett, and DT Jayden Loving, who are all competing against established players for limited positions. Head coach Ben Johnson has expressed optimism about several of these rookies, noting their potential to impress during training camp and the preseason. The team will finalize the roster after evaluating performances throughout the camp and into the preseason.
- •Bears training camp begins soon, with roster evaluations underway.
- •TE Hayden Large faces competition but shows promise in the tight end group.
- •OL Caden Barnett is competing for an interior line position.
- •RB Coleman Bennett aims to secure a role amidst a crowded running back competition.
- •Defensive depth strengthened by the addition of DT Jayden Loving.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bears undrafted rookies nobody expects to make the 53-man roster who could force Ben Johnson's hand at training camp
"After breaking down the 53-man roster projection ahead of training camp for the Chicago Bears, let's break down a few UDFAs that missed my cut and could force their way into the final roster.
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