The Bear’s Den: A hard training practice & left tackle adjustments take center stage
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown with Braxton Jones #70 of the Chicago Bears during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHere's your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that's fit to share, what's going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy.
With the surprise return of Ozzy Trapilo, the return to health of Braxton Jones and the not inspiring" performances Saturday of Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills, coach Ben Johnson shuffled the left tackle position today.
Also, we found out more about the health of Kyle Monangai's knee, and absolutely nothing about what is going on with Kyler Gordon other than he has been in the building.
Let's see what all we have today in the Den.
BEARSSSSSS - LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATESBears training camp report No. 15: Can anybody cover TE Colston Loveland this season?
Loveland's size and speed make him a riddle for opposing defenses, and he's been unstoppable in training camp. Plus, some hits and misses by Caleb Williams, a rookie making a run at a starting spot and more.
QB Tyson Bagent joins list of Bears wounded in grueling preseason
Bagent apparently had hammy discomfort in practice.
Bears coach: RB Kyle Monangai week-to-week' after hurting knee
Not good, but not catastrophic with four weeks left until the season starts.
Backup QB Tyson Bagent didn't participate Tuesday as the Chicago Bears held a physical practice during training camp at Halas Hall. Tribune paywall.
Don't Expect Ben Johnson to Change His Plans Because of Training Camp Injuries
Johnson was asked on Tuesday if he ever considers turning down the dial on the intensity and physicality of his practices. We turn the dial every single day; we look at what we're doing and how we're doing it, we always adjust, and we're going to continue to do that," Johnson told reporters at Halas Hall.
POLISH SAUSAGE - NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFLRoger Goodell's comments about foreign teams put expansion on the table
The recent comments from the Commissioner regarding theinevitability of an international teamessentially open the door to the growth of the league beyond 32 franchises.
Longtime special teams coach Frank Gansz Jr. dies at 64
RIP Coach.
Chase Claypool, Josh Reynolds get tryouts with the Saints
Yikes!
KNOW THINE ENEMY - OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWSThe Seahawks may be looking for a graceful exit from Terrion Arnold deal
They don't like swimming in a toxic cesspool after all? Who knew?
Todd Monken gets upset, ends physical Browns practice early
Looks like we broke the Browns.
Packers claim DE Arden Walker off waivers
The Packers have brought in a player from a division rival.
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