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Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) and running back David Montgomery (32) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters on Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia.
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Bears linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Josh Woods (55) and other defensive players at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) and others run a lap during warmups at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Charles Snowden (49) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Scooter Harrington (49) and wide receiver Chris Lacy (18) work out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears outside linebackers Jeremiah Attaochu (50), Robert Quinn (94), Trevis Gipson (99) and Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Artie Burns (25) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Scooter Harrington (49) has a drink during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson (86) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears running back Ryan Nall (35) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers coach Mike Furrey instructs receivers at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) and wide receiver Javon Wims (15) stretch during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears running back Artavis Pierce (46) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears running backs CJ Marable (37), David Montgomery (32) and Khalil Herbert (24) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15), safety Eddie Jackson (4), wide receiver Rodney Adams (13) and other players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) and linebacker Charles Snowden (49) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears fans Alec Martin, left, Domico Failla and Kelvin Ware head toward the fields to watch Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears free safety Eddie Jackson warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) stretching during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a throw during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears defensive back Deon Bush (26) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) and Chicago Bears offensive guard Arlington Hambright (71) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebackers Charles Snowden (49) and Caleb Johnson (92), defensive back Tre Roberson (31) and linebacker Ledarius Mack (53) stretch during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (33) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton handles the ball during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Mario Edwards runs drills during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Thomas Ives (19), tight end Cole Kmet (85) and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) run a lap as they warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dieter Eiselen and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel (79) takes a drink as he and other defensive linemen run drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Michael Joseph warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair (65) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jesse James, left, celebrates his touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Dolphins at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) catches a pass during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Chris Lacy (17) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu chats with coach Matt Nagy during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) rushes in the third quarter against the Dolphins at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (43) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (72) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Young fans line up to watch Bears training camp on July 30, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins (76) works out during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) puts on his helmet during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears tight end J.P. Holtz catches a pass during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) wipes his face during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back Artavis Pierce works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears defensive end Sam Kamara (78), defensive back Tre Roberson (31) and linebacker Caleb Johnson (92) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) takes a snap from center Adam Redmond (62) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws to receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (70) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Running back David Montgomery (32) holds the ball during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard Dareuan Parker (69) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (98) and defensive end Robert Quinn (94) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy huddles up his team before they run a lap to warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Linebacker Josh Woods warms up during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back CJ Marable (37) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) and other receivers at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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An area for fans to take photos with Bears players (sorta) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) warms up during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor talks with quarterback Justin Fields (1) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears coach Matt Nagy watches defensive linemen drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Running back Damien Williams (8) makes a catch during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws the ball as center Sam Mustipher (67) looks on during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears fans watch training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers Riley Ridley (88) and Allen Robinson (12) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Coach Matt Nagy watches the team during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley (88) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) walks during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Brad Venisnik of Wadsworth poses with a statue of Mike Ditka before heading to watch Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Alex Bars (64) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1), Nick Foles (9) and Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up with other players during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receivers Damiere Byrd (10), Chris Lacy (17, and Marquise Goodwin (84) listen to instructions during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks to his team during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Walter Payton, Mike Ditka and George Halas bobbleheads are in the fan area at Bears training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Members of the Bears drum line head toward the fields to play during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears center Sam Mustipher (67) and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1), Andy Dalton (14) and Nick Foles (9) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Michael Joseph (30) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Javon Wims stretch during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) throw during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14), special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight ends Jimmy Graham (80) and Cole Kmet (85) listen to a coach during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears fans watch the Bears run drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears fan Bobby Villaamil, of Oak Lawn, has his photo taken with the bobblehead of Walter Payton in the fan area during training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton, left, looks for a receiver during a drill on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the defense during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Khalil Mack, center, warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) works out with his teammates during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) runs a drill during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd catches the ball during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears running backs Ryan Nall (35) and David Montgomery (32) work out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears linebacker Charles Snowden (49) works out during training camp practice on Aug. 11, 2021, at Halas Hall.
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Bears offensive tackle Badara Traore (79), defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears offensive tackle Badara Traore (79), defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72) and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Brinley DeYoung, 8, of Evansville, Ind., dances with other Bears fans during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields (1) during during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Ledarius Mack, second from left, and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) turns upfield as coach Matt Nagy looks on during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81) has a drink during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) works out during a drill at practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90) warms up with other players during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (15) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears kicker Cairo Santos (2) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Tre Roberson (31) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) run drills during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) stretches during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears fans watch as the team runs a lap during warmups at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebackers Josh Woods (55) and Caleb Johnson (92) warm up with others at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Justin Hardy during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and others warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears defensive back Xavier Crawford (47) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears players warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears running back CJ Marable (37) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks with Andy Dalton during a drill at practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears tight end Jesse James (18) works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2021, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
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Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and linebacker Danny Trevathan ride exercise bikes during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (50) and other defensive players warm up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears tight end Jesper Horsted (87) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears defense huddle at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks with wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) and free safety Tashaun Gipson (38) during drills at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Justin Fields (1) throw during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive players work on drills in front of some fans at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebackers Robert Quinn (94) and Khalil Mack (52) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Angelo Blackson (90), defensive tackle Daniel Archibong (72), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears center Cody Whitehair (65) warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears tight ends Jimmy Graham (80) and Cole Kmet (85) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (4) and running back Tarik Cohen (29) at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 28, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) and offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 30, 2021.
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Bears offensive guard James Daniels (68) and other offensive linemen at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) stretches during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 10, 2021.
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Bears cornerback Duke Shelley (20) warms up at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) stretches during Bears practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears running back David Montgomery (32) during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson at training camp on July 29, 2021.
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Bears outside linebacker Christian Jones during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 31, 2021.
The Chicago Bears returned to practice Monday at Halas Hall after a day off following their 20-13 preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Along with how coach Matt Nagy is approaching the quarterback situation, here are three things we learned.
1. Jason Peters didn’t practice, but his new offensive linemates are interested to see what they can learn from him.
After Peters’ agent announced Saturday the veteran left tackle would sign with the Bears, the team officially announced the signing Monday afternoon.
Nagy said he would know more in the next couple of days about when Peters would begin working with the Bears.
The team is adding Peters, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection over 17 seasons, to compete for the starting left tackle job while rookie Teven Jenkins remains sidelined with a back injury. Bears linemen Cody Whitehair and Sam Mustipher said they’ll be glad to have a player with Peters’ credentials in their room.
“He’s played in this league a long time,” Whitehair said. “Having that veteran experience in our room, (we can) pick his brain. All of that is going to help our room grow. We’re excited to have him.”
Mustipher, who grew up in Maryland, said he remembers going to Philadelphia Eagles training camp with his family as a kid and seeing Peters in person for the first time.
“A Hall of Fame talent,” Mustipher said. “As a young offensive lineman, the opportunity to learn from greats is something (where) I’ll try to take in everything I can from him and just learn.
“He’s probably taken a million pass sets in his career. To understand the knowledge that he has for the game, the knowledge he has for training and the preparation it takes to play that long at that high of a level, I’ll probably be in his back pocket. I’ll probably be asking him more questions than he wants me to ask. But I just want to learn from him and understand, ‘What do you do that sets you apart from everybody else?’ “
2. Rookie running back Khalil Herbert has caught Matt Nagy’s attention.
Herbert, whom the Bears selected in the sixth round out of Virginia Tech, saw a lot of action in the preseason game after David Montgomery and Damien Williams played their series.
He had six carries for 38 yards, three catches for 11 yards and a 16-yard kickoff return. Nagy likes what he has seen from Herbert in camp.
“You talk about the word trust — he hasn’t made many mistakes as a rookie,” Nagy said. “He’s very, very smooth. When he gets the football, you can see the burst that he has. He’s always going to go forward with yards. I just really like where he’s at right now.”
Nagy praised the Bears running backs room as a whole under new coach Michael Pitre, and Herbert credited the other backs with helping him catch on quickly.
“We all do a really good job of holding each other accountable,” he said. “So just little things out there in practice, or if someone else makes a mistake, it’s learning from that mistake. Getting in my playbook, learning my plays — just really studying and taking home my craft.”
3. Tight end Jesse James is another player earning praise from Matt Nagy.
James, in his seventh NFL season, has developed a connection with rookie quarterback Justin Fields in practice, and that carried over to the game Saturday, when he caught a pair of passes from Fields.
One was an 8-yarder that helped set up a field goal late in the second quarter. The other was an easy 30-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.
James was a late addition to the roster this summer, but Nagy said he has provided nice depth to a room that includes Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham.
“Super bright, smart, willing to learn, lots of experience, understands how he fits in this offense,” Nagy said. “He’s very valuable. He can do a lot of things. We trust him.”
Extra points
Nose tackle Eddie Goldman returned to practice after the Bears took him off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. Safety Tashaun Gipson, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and cornerback Artie Burns also were back from injuries.
Outside linebacker Robert Quinn sat out with an ankle injury, and running back David Montgomery was limited with soreness. Running back Ryan Nall (chest) and defensive back Michael Joseph (thumb) were other additions to the injury report.
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