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Johnson Unleashes Smashmouth Contact in Bears’ Most Physical Camp Session

Tuesday’s shift to midday live tackling produced the team’s most forceful drills in years featuring scuffles on the field alongside intensified position battles.

Jul 24, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) runs with the ball during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 24, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head coach Ben Johnson moved practice to midday for live tackling and goal-line work after labeling earlier sessions sloppy.
  • At least four separate on-field scuffles broke out during the full-contact drills, marking the most physical camp practice in years.
  • Cornerbacks Tyrique Stevenson and Nahshon Wright have intensified their competition for the No. 2 role opposite Jaylon Johnson.
  • Tight end Cole Kmet left a goal-line drill with a minor injury that head trainer Andre Tucker later evaluated as non-serious.
  • Coaches have warned that persistent penalties and slow starts threaten the offense’s ability to win games.