Bears Camp Recap Highlights Offense and Depth

A clear look at how the Chicago Bears are shaping their offense and building depth at key positions ahead of the Bills game.

Bears Camp Recap Shows Offense Shines and Depth Tests

In Halas Hall, the Bears practiced in shorts and shells and again looked like a more cohesive unit on offense. Caleb Williams connected with several receivers, with second-year target Rome Odunze standing out as a reliable option. The early focus remains on how quickly Williams and his receivers can sharpen timing, especially after yesterday’s headlines highlighted some miscues.

The roster storylines extended to the line. The left tackle spot remains unsettled, with Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet rotating with the starters. Jones even worked at right tackle, a sign the staff wants versatile backups ready to step in. Luke Newman was back in left guard after a concussion, while rookie Ozzy Trapillo and Kiran Amegadjie continued to mix into the mix on the depth chart. Kyler Gordon’s sidelining moved Nick McCloud into starter reps at nickel, and Tre Flowers exited practice with an apparent injury. Backup QB Case Keenum left early, opening the door for Austin Reed to take the third-team reps. The day closed with OL vs DL one-on-ones, underscoring how the Bears want to measure matchups in a game-like setting.

The camp is painting a picture of a roster that will rely on depth and cross-training to navigate a long season. The ongoing tackle rotation indicates the staff is prioritizing flexibility, which could pay off if injuries limit one side. Williams’ growing rapport with Odunze but still-developing chemistry suggests a quarterback-receiver pairing that will need reps to become consistently reliable.

The Bills joint practice looming this weekend will act as a real stress test. With Gordon out and Flowers dealing with an issue, depth at nickel and the edge positions will be scrutinized. Quarterback depth behind Keenum also matters for a February-like grind in the calendar ahead. In short, camp is laying the groundwork for competition that will ultimately determine who starts and who fills in when the regular season arrives.

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Closer tests will come when the Bears face live reps in joint sessions with the Bills.