Overview

• The Bears will host the Miami Dolphins for joint practice Friday at Halas Hall ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener at Soldier Field.
• Head coach Ben Johnson said Friday’s session will largely determine how much his starters play in the first preseason game.
• Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower praised Johnson’s meticulous approach and called him “a d*mn good head coach.”
• Johnson expects his defense to benefit from facing the Dolphins’ elite speed in Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane.
• Johnson will finalize practice protocols and workload discussions with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel before the session.