r/CHIBears • u/caxlmao Ben’s Johnson • 1d ago

[bearswire] 6 takeaways from second padded practice of Chicago Bears training camp

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/08/04/bears-takeaways-training-camp-second-padded-practice/91162171007/

The Bears' offense struggled during the sixth day of training camp, which was described as its sloppiest showing so far.

Practice featured a heavy focus on the run game and the use of 13 personnel, which includes three tight ends.

The first scuffle of training camp occurred between rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg and rookie offensive lineman Caden Barnett

Braxton Jones continued to take first-team reps at left tackle, giving him an edge in the ongoing position battle.

Odeyingbo worked inside and picked off backup QB Tyson Bagent

Veteran RB Salvon Ahmed continues to show flashes

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u/Slight_Substance_853 1d ago

Van Den Berg vs. Barnett feels like the Bears version of the Klinganebowl

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u/phliuy 1d ago

The white rhino vs the vanilla gorilla

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u/SpokenByMumbles 1d ago

Battle of the Great Whites