The Chicago Bears players took a much needed day off while a day-long staff meeting at Halas Hall presumably dealt with the state of the roster, working towards the 53-man roster and practice squad candidates
The Bears return to practice today ahead of their travel to Nashville for a Thursday joint practice with the Titans.
BEARSSSSSS – LATEST CHICAGO BEARS NEWS & UPDATES
Inside the long battle between Bears RT Darnell Wright and DE Montez Sweat that brought the best out of both
Their matchups have become must-watch in practice, and linebacker T.J.
Edwards called it a collision of “two freaks of nature” with Wright standing 6-foot-5, 325 pounds and the ultra-athletic Sweat attacking him full-force at 6-foot-6, 270.
With Bears desperate for instant impact, rookie S Dillon Thieneman in ‘very good spot’
Thieneman has progressed well at strong safety, playing in the box against the run and taking on tight ends one-on-one in pass coverage, and looks ready for the season.
Braxton Jones’ Stuggles Leave Bears with Few Options and Time Nearly Up
The Bears have committed so much time and effort to Braxton Jones at left tackle and are now on the verge of ending preseason without other viable options, according to the author.
Roschon Johnson makes strong case for RB3 spot
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson has made a strong case for the third running back spot on the roster.
POLISH SAUSAGE – NEWS FROM AROUND THE NFL
NFL adds Tony Boselli to competition committee
Boselli, a Hall of Fame offensive tackle, is one of 12 members of the committee, which reviews issues such as playing rules, roster rules, game-day operations and player safety. The competition committee is very influential within the league, although rule changes are ultimately made by a vote of the owners, and the competition committee’s recommendations are not always followed.
Cardinals activate Josh Sweat from active/PUP among several moves
The Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the active/physically unable to perform list on Monday, the team announced. It gets him back in time for some work in Green Bay later this week.
Texans DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles at Monday’s practice
Preseason injuries suck.
Kevin Stefanski: Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa to split first-team reps in practice
I’m glad that’s not our dance.
49ers issue statement regarding Jed York’s arrest
It was the electrical substation’s fault?
KNOW THINE ENEMY – OUR OPPONENTS UPDATES & NEWS
Lions put RB Raheem Blackshear, WR Cedrick Wilson on injured reserve
Preseason injuries suck.
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