The Bears re-signed safety Alex Cook Thursday morning, two days after cutting him. In between, the entirety of the Bears defense did 40 up-downs during their first practice Wednesday,

The Chicago Bears' depth chart at running back will likely begin with Swift as the RB1 and Roschon Johnson serving as the primary power back in the RB2 role. Monangai should start the 2025 season as the RB3, but there's a direct path to early-down carries if he continues to impress.

At times, the Chicago Bears' early struggles on offense are a film most have seen before. Ben Johnson talked about all the struggles before Thursday's practice, issuing a firm urgency over anything else.

Bears hoping rookie WR returns soon as soft-tissue setback lingers into camp

It's a bit of a throwback to the days of the Buddy Ryan era with Dennis Allen's scheme becoming aggressive instead of always sitting back in soft zones.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has high hopes for veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and what he can do this season.