Chicago Bears News & Notes: Bears have lighter practice Monday, but the pads go back on today

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Rome Odunze #15 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The Chicago Bears did a walk-through practice at Stenson High School on Monday, meeting with both students and fans who attended to watch.

Luther Burden, injured on Saturday, was seen walking around without a limp to the relief of many fans. Today the pads come back on at Halas Hall, as Chicago prepares to host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field this weekend on Saturday.

BEARSSSSSS - LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES

Bears' offense hasn't been this stacked in more than a decade, and it's built to withstand injuries

It certainly was a setback to lose wide receiver Luther Burden for the rest of the preseason, but it also highlights how much depth the Bears have between receivers, tight ends and running backs this season.

Bears sign veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud, waive WR Kyron Hudson

McCloud has had some good success in Atlanta, both as a reciever and returner.

Bears training camp report No. 11: Ben Johnson downplays concerns about injuries to DE Montez Sweat, others

Coming from Ben, this is good news.

Bears WR Luther Burden's groin injury to keep him out for preseason, expected back Week 1

Burden was walking around without a limp today at practice.

Bears Go From Top Regression Candidate to an Elite Power Ranking

Ben Johnson might not have much to complain about if the power rankings start to follow this path after an offseason of doom-and-gloom predictions. That's assuming that he cares about power rankings. My guess? Not so much.

Four Things Bears Hope to Learn in First Preseason Game vs Browns

The Chicago Bears are looking for answers to key questions ahead of the 2026 season.

POLISH SAUSAGE - NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL

Incoming Seahawks owner opens door for conversion to grass field

Vinod Khosla defers to [t]he team that got us the Super Bowl."

Fernando Mendoza is listed as QB2 in first Raiders' depth chart

The preliminary configuration of players has been released. Fernando Mendoza is listed as the backup to Kirk Cousins at the quarterback position. Smart.

Mike McDaniel: We'll kinda play hot hand at running back

Bears fans should remember that Ben Johnson did a deep dive this offseason on McDaniel's running game in Miami.

Explaining the NFL's New Rule Change for Replay Challenges Heading Into 2026 Season

The NFL is adding a wrinkle to initiating challenges.

KNOW THINE ENEMY - OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS

Mike McDaniel: We'll kinda play hot hand at running back

Our good friends at Pride of Detroit have the info.

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Bears Injury Updates for Ozzy Trapilo, Zavion Thomas, and Luther Burden III

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