Bears training camp opens with organized offense on Day 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Chicago Bears commenced their training camp on July 29, 2026, with a light practice session at Halas Hall. Initial observations indicated a more structured offense compared to last year, while the defense struggled with penalties. Attendance was full, aside from a few players on the NFI and PUP lists. Key players like Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze showcased their connection during practice. The Bears will continue to ramp up intensity, with full pads expected on Monday.
- •Light practice lasted less than 90 minutes.
- •The offense appeared more organized than in previous camps.
- •Defense faced more pre-snap penalties.
- •Kyler Gordon was sidelined, impacting nickel back rotations.
- •Full padded practices start next week.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bears training camp observations: Offense more organized on Day 1
"The Chicago Bears began training camp on Wednesday, where it was a light practice to kick things off. Here are observations from Day 1:
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