Bears rookies Jordan van den Berg and Caden Barnett scuffle at camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
During a padded practice on August 4, 2026, the Chicago Bears had their first scuffle of training camp. Rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg tackled undrafted offensive lineman Caden Barnett to the ground after a snap. This incident highlighted the heightened intensity and emotions among players. Defensive end Montez Sweat and the entire defense displayed notable excitement during the session. Further developments may arise from the ongoing training camp as emotions continue to run high.
- •The scuffle occurred during a live practice session at Halas Hall.
- •Van den Berg slammed Barnett down after a third-team snap.
- •Practice intensified as players demonstrated increased emotions.
- •Montez Sweat and the defensive unit showed significant energy.
- •The incident marks the first flare-up of the summer training camp.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — First scuffle of Bears training camp breaks out among rookies
"The first scuffle of Chicago Bears training camp broke out between rookies Jordan van den Berg and Caden Barnett.
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