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I don’t recall reading about any fights in training camp this year. It’s not possible that there weren’t any fisticuffs, is it? Pete D. Hammond, Indiana For the first time that I can remember, there wasn’t a single fight during a training camp practice. The closest the Bears came to having one...

“They’re probably exactly where I thought they’d be,” said coach Matt Nagy. “I mean, it’s one preseason game. I'm anxious to see how this thing is going to go after four total preseason games and really hopefully they can get some decent attempts and we get a feel for it.” The Bears will...

"I haven't been part of a group like this since I was a rookie in the league," said Clinton-Dix. "Being able to be around this many guys with this much talent, elite players in the front seven, it'll make my job a lot easier." Clinton-Dix has some experience playing on Super Bowl contenders...

The Bears wrapped up their last practice in Bourbonnais on Sunday morning. The coaching staff left something behind. A fleet of new bicycles. Coaches have used the bikes to get around the campus of Olivet Nazarene University for the past two weeks. At the end of practice, each member of the...

Former Bears receivers coach Darryl Drake passed away Sunday at the age of 62. Drake was entering his second season in the same role with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who announced his death at their training camp Sunday morning at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., and cancelled practices...

Miller injury: Nagy revealed Sunday that receiver Anthony Miller exited Saturday’s practice with a sprained ankle. However, the coach does not believe that the injury will prevent the second-year pro from playing in the regular-season opener Sept. 5 against the Packers. “I feel pretty good...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Follow along as we continue the story of the Monsters of the Midway defending Chicago from a weekly nemesis drawn from the 2019 schedule.

Smart guy: Backup quarterback Chase Daniel was among those impressed with rookie running back David Montgomery's performance against the Panthers. The third-round pick from Iowa State had a nifty 7-yard touchdown run, caught a 23-yard pass and made a TD-saving tackle on a punt return. “He's...

While Burton is feeling good, the sixth-year pro may again be held out of some practices and preseason games. In easing him back into action, the Bears are concerned only with ensuring that he’s ready to play in the regular-season opener against the Packers. “This plan that we have, we’ll...

“I just turned 30 in June,” said Amukamara. “One thing you don’t want to hear, especially at my position, is ‘Oh, you’re getting old’ or ‘Oh, he’s lost a step’ or ‘He’s lost speed’ and stuff like that. To show the scouts, to show the general management, the decision-makers, that I can still...

What’s one area that you think the Bears need to improve from their first preseason game to their second? David A. Oak Forest, Illinois The Bears take pride in playing error-free football, but they committed eight penalties for 58 yards in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the...

David Montgomery shouldn’t have any trouble finding playing time this season, but the Bears’ first draft pick in 2019 gave Chicago fans a strong hint Thursday night that he plans to follow in Anderson’s footsteps. After the game, coach Matt Nagy stopped himself from making any predictions but...

Good and bad: Bunting had an up-and-down game, catching three passes for a game-high 77 yards while also being penalized twice for a false start and holding. “Have a lot to clean up, but first game, I was happy I got a good opportunity and I had some fun,” Bunting said. “You can’t get too...

Montgomery gained 23 yards on a screen pass and rushed for a 7-yard touchdown on the same second-quarter drive. Bunting caught three passes for a game-high 77 yards. And Fry made his only two kicks, a 43-yard field goal and an extra point. After an uneventful first quarter, the Bears defense...

Marvin Hall, receiver The speedy receiver has flashed in training camp, making several nice catches, and will look to transfer that production to preseason games beginning Thursday night. He should have several opportunities against the Panthers. “It’s always a great opportunity whenever I take...

Kevin Toliver II, cornerback Toliver showed promise as a rookie last year after signing with the Bears as an undrafted free agent from LSU. After being inactive for the season opener in Green Bay, he appeared in the Bears’ final 15 games in addition to their wild-card loss to the Eagles. He...

Bring your phone to Soldier Field this Thursday. You will need it. As the Bears prepare to take on the Carolina Panthers in the first game of the preseason, the team would like to remind its fans that all entry to home games will require mobile-only tickets. You can manage your tickets by...

TELEVISION The game will be televised in the Chicago area on FOX 32. It can also be seen in some parts of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin (the Chicago Bears Network viewing area), featuring Adam Amin (play-by-play), Jim Miller (analyst) and Lou Canellis (halftime host). Outside...

Even after losing coordinator Vic Fangio, who left the Bears to become Broncos head coach, it appears that the defense actually could improve from last season. The unit has consistently performed at an exceptionally high level in training camp, at times suffocating an offense that boasts several...