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1st-and-10: Terell Smith pushing Tyrique Stevenson in rookie battle at cornerback

Stevenson, whom the Bears traded up to get in the second round of the draft (No. 56 overall), is the starter opposite Jaylon Johnson and figures to keep the job. But ‘Smitty’ has made a good first impression on coach Matt Eberflus and is getting a chance to compete.

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Matt Eberflus: Hard to get a read on Bears’ edge rushers

Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles have been open about wanting to add a veteran pass rusher via free agency or trade before Week 1.

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The Bears Have A Deep Bench Thanks to Standout Draft Picks

Plus, Chicago’s offensive line tidies up and Justin Fields gives plenty of reason for optimism.

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Will the Bears win the Roquan Smith ‘trade’?

Unwilling to meet Smith’s price, the Bears replaced him with free agent LB Tremaine Edmunds, rookie DT Gervon Dexter, rookie LB Noah Sewell — and $2-million-a year savings in salary. It’s risky to give up on a player of Smith’s ability, but it might work out yet.

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Bears rookie OL Darnell Wright got in the best shape of his football career… by accident

Darnell Wright is ready to run with the Bears' wide receivers, even at 320 pounds.

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Bears rookie OT Darnell Wright accidentally trained for WR conditioning test

No wonder Bears rookie Darnell Wright "crushed" his conditioning test.

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Bears 2023 training camp: Press conferences after second practice

The Bears returned to the practice field on Thursday, where Luke Getsy, Khalil Herbert and more met with the media.

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What’s next for Bears GM Ryan Poles after paying Cole Kmet?

Players like to see their friends get rich. They also like to think they’re next. The Bears have two players who can make that claim with a straight face — and one who might not be able to.

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Ryan Poles: Reupping Cole Kmet gives Bears ‘ton of energy’

Kmet is the first player to whom Poles has given a multi-year contract extension since he took the Bears job a year-and-a-half ago.

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Grading the Bears’ extension of TE Cole Kmet

The first major extension of the Ryan Poles era was a fair one for both sides. Here is our initial grade of the Cole Kmet deal.

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Cole Kmet eager to prove Bears right after contract extension

Bears TE Cole Kmet is looking to play beyond his contract extension value.

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Bears need WRs Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool to bounce back amid uncertainty

The good news for the Bears, though, is that both have productive seasons on their record and were back on the practice field Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cole Kmet motivated to ‘play beyond’ value of new contract

The first player drafted by the Bears to sign a long-term deal with the team since Eddie Jackson in 2019, the 24-year-old Kmet’s four-year, $50 million extension gives the Bears a tight end they can grow with. “Ready to get going and prove these guys right,” he said.

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12 takeaways from first practice at Bears training camp

The Bears held their first practice of training camp on Wednesday. Here's what we learned from Day 1:

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Photos from first day of Bears 2023 training camp

The Bears conducted their first training camp practice on Wednesday. Take a look at the action:

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Bears Twitter reacts to the Cole Kmet extension

The Bears signed Cole Kmet to a contract extension. Here's how Bears fans are reacting to the deal.

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Details of Bears TE Cole Kmet’s contract extension

The Bears have reached an agreement with Cole Kmet on a four-year contract extension. Here are details of his new deal.

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Bears sign TE Cole Kmet to contract extension

The Notre Dame alum is coming off his best season as a pro.

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Bears reach agreement with TE Cole Kmet on 4-year contract extension

The Bears are signing Cole Kmet to a four-year extension, making him a top-10 paid tight end in the NFL.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles on where he’d like to see Justin Fields improve

Bears GM Ryan Poles explained what improvements he's looking for in Justin Fields, and it's no surprise it stems from the passing game.

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Bear Necessities: Recapping training camp report day

The Bears will hold their first practice of training camp today. We recap Tuesday's storylines.

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Bears could still add a pass rusher

Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t rule out the Bears acquiring a veteran edge rusher to their roster, either via trade or free agency.

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Bears showing interest in former All-Pro EDGE Justin Houston

According to ESPN 1000's Peggy Kusinski, the Bears are showing interest in veteran edge rusher Justin Houston.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears 1st-rounder Darnell Wright ‘crushes’ conditioning test after strong offseason

Wright is a pivotal pick for Poles, who traded down from No. 1 to 9 in a deal with the Panthers, then passed on Georgia All-American defensive tackle Jalen Carter by trading again with the Eagles down to No. 10.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears back in real world with real expectations as training camp opens

While Super Bowl contention is way beyond even the most optimistic dreamers, the criteria for success this season can be fairly calibrated to where this team stands. Poles has more work to do leading up to 2024, but plenty has already been done.

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