Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: Our Training Camp Experience

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson answers questions during a news conference at Halas Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan

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Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and look at some of the hot topics right now in Chicago Bears news.

Both Ryan and Bryan had a chance to attend Chicago Bears training camp in Lake Forest last week and breakdown their experience. Plus, they look at the rash of injuries that have hit the Bears, our concerns over them, and what we are looking for in this weekend’s first preseason game of 2026!

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