Chicago Bears defense struggles with adjustments during training camp practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Chicago Bears held a training camp practice on July 30 in Lake Forest, Illinois, facing challenges in their defense. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears' first-team secondary struggled, raising concerns about their ability to improve on last year's poor run defense and pass rush. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen emphasized the need to enhance team speed and highlighted new players like safety Coby Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush as key additions. The Bears aim to improve their defensive performance once they apply pads in upcoming sessions.
- •Caleb Williams shined during practice but faced a shaky secondary.
- •Bears defense had significant issues with run stopping and rushing the passer last year.
- •Coby Bryant and Devin Bush brought speed and energy to the revamped lineup.
- •Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett praised the team's talent and cohesion.
- •Upcoming practices will involve hitting as they prepare for the season.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears banking on better speed to bolster a defense that's still adjusting to new lineup
"During a Thursday training camp practice when Caleb Williams had difficulty finding an incompletion, the Chicago Bears also had to face the downside. As great as their quarterback’s accuracy looked to all points on the field during the scrimmage, he threw the passes against their first-team secondary. The Bears defense struggled mightily much of last year at stopping the run, rushing the passer and staying healthy, but the one thing it could do was intercept passes.
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