The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for the second week of organized team activities (OTAs), which included an open practice to the media.
There were some notable players who were absent for the second consecutive week, including some who are recovering from injuries suffered last season. But it’s important to note that these are voluntary workouts, ahead of mandatory minicamp in mid-June.
“So I want guys to be here. But it is voluntary. So with that in mind, any of the players, it’s they have to make a choice of whether they’re here or not. And I love the guys that we … I love all my guys. The guys who are here? We’re going to coach them up and teach them. And be the best that we can be.”
Here’s a look at which players didn’t participate, or were limited, in the second week of OTAs, according to the media in attendance on Wednesday:
S Eddie Jackson
Jackson is at the facility and rehabbing after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his foot last season.
WR Darnell Mooney
Mooney is also rehabbing following a fractured ankle suffered last November.
CB Jaylon Johnson
Johnson has skipped the first two weeks of OTAs due to personal matters. He confirmed he’ll be back for the final week of OTAs ahead of mandatory minicamp.
OG Nate Davis
Davis, a free-agent addition, is presumably healthy and has elected to skip voluntary OTAs. There’s no word on whether he plans on attending the final week like Johnson.
Players in attendance who didn't practice
The following is a list of players that were in attendance at OTAs but did not practice:
- WR Chase Claypool
- RB D’Onta Foreman
- LB Jack Sanborn
- OL Lucas Patrick
- OL Alex Leatherwood
