Chicago Bears rookies, quarterbacks report for training camp today
Chicago Bears rookies, quarterbacks report for training camp today
Chicago Bears rookies, quarterbacks report for training camp todayAlyssa Barbieri, Bears WireSat, July 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC·2 min read
The wait is finally over as the Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp next week under second-year head coach Ben Johnson, where Chicago is looking to build off their impressive 11-6 season where they won the NFC North and won a playoff game.
Bears rookies, quarterbacks and injured players report to Halas Hall beginning Saturday, July 25. The rest of the team will report to the team's Lake Forest facility on Tuesday, July 28.
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Chicago will practice for the first time on Wednesday, July 29, which is closed to the public. The Bears' first open practice will be on Friday, July 31, where a free ticket is required for entry.
Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) stretches during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Skyler Thomas (38) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump stretches during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks on the field during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump (64) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) runs during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump (L) and Garrett Bradbury (R) train during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears line backer Wayne Matthews III runs with the ball (35) during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Caden Barnett (76) runs on the field during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas (81) passes the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)1 / 19
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) stretches during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Skyler Thomas (38) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump stretches during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks on the field during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump (64) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks on the field during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) runs during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jaren Kump (L) and Garrett Bradbury (R) train during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears line backer Wayne Matthews III runs with the ball (35) during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Caden Barnett (76) runs on the field during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas (81) passes the ball during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images (Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
The Bears have an impressive group of rookies this year, including some potential immediate contributors. That includes safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg. All seven rookie draft picks are under contract.
Quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off a breakout sophomore season, where he set the NFL world on fire in his first season with head Coach Ben Johnson. Williams orchestrated an NFL-record seven fourth-quarter comebacks, including the playoffs, while setting the Bears' single-season passing record and wowing with his impressive throws and improbable plays.
Bears 2026 training camp schedule (public practices)
Saturday, August 1 (Kids Day)
Saturday, August 8 (Celebrating Women & Girls in Sports Day)
Sunday, August 9 (Vamos Bears Day)
Monday, August 10 (Varsity Bears at Stevenson High School)
Tuesday, August 25
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The Bears will have two joint practices this summer with a pair of preseason opponents, starting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 20, and concluding with the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 27. Both joint practices will be on the road before their respective preseason contests.