The Chicago Bears are getting a change of scenery on Tuesday as they head to Soldier Field for their annual Family Fest, which marks their 11th practice of training camp.
With media and fans in attendance, there’s plenty to keep an eye on during Tuesday’s practice, including how fans react to news that Roquan Smith has requested a trade. Injuries have been a focal point over the last few practices, so we’ll see if anyone returns to practice after an extra day off on Monday.
Here are some instant observations from those in attendance at the Bears’ 11th practice of training camp:
Practice has concluded. Stay tuned for our takeaways.
Justin Fields. In the House!!#QB1 | #BearDown pic.twitter.com/nXV8bVxcx5
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 9, 2022
One immediate reaction to seeing #Bears QB Justin Fields passing some balls back and fourth with Trevor Simeon…
That release is absolutely quicker. Fields’ balls also seem to have a little more zip on them too. Excited to watch scrimmages.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields’ release is looking silky smooth. #Bears pic.twitter.com/FFKHYlDShk
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
During warmups, the #Bears starting offensive line is:
LT: Braxton Jones
LG: Cody Whitehair
C: Sam Mustipher
RG: Mike Schofield
RT: Riley Reiff— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
#Bears WRs not suited up for practice include: Dante Pettis, Byron Pringle, and Velus Jones Jr.
Of course, no N'Keal Harry with his high ankle sprain.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Roquan Smith is on the sideline at Soldier Field.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 9, 2022
Trevis Gipson ran out of the tunnel during introductions with a HUGE Thor Hammer. 😂
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Roquan Smith is notably not mentioned with the rest of the linebackers during introductions. #FamilyFest #Bears pic.twitter.com/yNxcoaKZam
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 9, 2022
Hey, it's Roquan Smith. pic.twitter.com/BQV8c5iK08
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 9, 2022
Among the Bears not practicing: CB Kyler Gordon, WR Velus Jones Jr., WR Byron Pringle, DT Angelo Blackson, CB Duke Shelley, LB Noah Dawkins, WR Dante Pettis, TE James O'Shaughnessy.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields is working on back shoulder throws early to members of the offense. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Money. Mooney. pic.twitter.com/hlOL2FjqV6
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Fields to Mooney in a 10-yard passing drill.
Sorry for the field goal rope in the way 😳😂 #Bears pic.twitter.com/QYiCU40RjL
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Just witnessed Trenton Gill punting a ball 65 yards, all in the air. 😳
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Now, Roquan Smith is squatting with a resistance band. Working the glutes and quads. pic.twitter.com/SGMNRFvJNS
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 9, 2022
Extension … 👀 pic.twitter.com/RzH05yUGXh
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 9, 2022
Hey look, Ryan Poles is here too. pic.twitter.com/Nc3NLAgnxs
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
I’m not saying the Bears & Roquan are far apart in negotiations, but I feel as if this image is a fair representation of the current situation. pic.twitter.com/250kOoU3bQ
— Funky Cold Luda (@lcm1986) August 9, 2022
Others not practicing
-WR N'Keal Harry
-CB Thomas Graham Jr.
-C Lucas Patrick
-OT Julie'n DavenportHarry sustained a significant ankle injury on Saturday. Davenport got hurt last week. Graham and Patrick have been out since week 1 of camp.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 9, 2022
Something not enough #Bears fans are talking about: Equanimeous St. Brown is HUGE.
Standing at 6′5″, he could be the big play jump-ball WR that Chicago desperately needs in 2022.
Not to mention he is towering over everyone else out here in the WR group.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Mooney drills. pic.twitter.com/IHWrdHS0jv
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
WORK! Bears! WORK! pic.twitter.com/3q3MpEh0DM
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Yes, Teven Jenkins IS here. pic.twitter.com/aN5uYe0gMk
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 9, 2022
Tevin Jenkins getting some early work in at Family Fest. pic.twitter.com/3nKLFRQPtE
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
🌩️🔨 @trevisgipson 🔨🌩️ pic.twitter.com/JpanCFUFf6
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 9, 2022
Injured Angelo Blackson working out on his own pic.twitter.com/KG4GdlqyuE
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Early 1 on 1s with Fields. pic.twitter.com/xNWdvKp0Q3
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Mario Edwards gets the best of Teven Jenkins in 1-on-1 drills, but Jenkins bounced back with a good rep against Carson Taylor.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Rysen John just made a nice catch in WR/TE vs DB drills. Used his seize to his advantage. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Tonga with some line work. pic.twitter.com/4XByZgDRq0
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields hits Equanimeous St. Brown in a 1-on-1 drill in stride, who is held on the play but still makes the catch.
Fields follows it up with a BOMB to Dazz Newsome who makes a great juggling catch near the sideline. #Bears #BearsCamp
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Watched some 1 on 1 drills with OL and DL. Larry Borom had a nice drill. Held his blocks on all of the reps I saw him in. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
David Moore is on the ground in pain, following a 1-on-1 rep. Getting looked at by the training staff.
Bears already without N'Keal Harry, Velus Jones, Byron Pringle and Dante Pettis at WR.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
WR David Moore goes down during 1-on-1 drills after BoPete Keyes landed on his knee.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Looks like they're working on his right knee. He's in a lot of pain. Pulled his jersey up over his face. https://t.co/pAmqBcnC2u
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 9, 2022
Bears open team drills with this OL lineup:
Braxton Jones – Cody Whitehair – Sam Mustipher – Michael Schofield – Riley Reiff
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Designed keeper for Fields. pic.twitter.com/MPH6XKLDcS
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Good coverage by Jaylon. Dazz came down with it. pic.twitter.com/bd58pybVOv
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Bears taking WR David Moore off the field on a cart after he was injured in 1 on 1s. Looked like he wasn't putting weight on his right leg.
— Colleen Kane (@ChiTribKane) August 9, 2022
Wow. Darnell Mooney just made one hell of a catch. Went up one-handed on right sideline on a pass from Justin Fields. That was impressive. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Scrimmages just started up.
Darnell Mooney just made one of the best one-handed grabs I’ve ever seen in person on a throw from Justin Fields.
SNAGGED it from the top-shelf, OBJ style. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
WHAT A CATCH BY @Darnell_M1! 🔥
Letting Bojack know about it too. 🗣#BearDown | #Mossed pic.twitter.com/r30bXbjdg8
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Football is so cold. On one end of the field, the Bears practice. And on the other side, a teammate gets carted off. pic.twitter.com/IFO4rJYJ7g
— Funky Cold Luda (@lcm1986) August 9, 2022
Bears second offensive line unit features Larry Borom at left tackle and Teven Jenkins at right tackle.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Bears second-team O-line:
RT Teven Jenkins
RG Ja'Tyre Carter
C Doug Kramer
LG Lachavious Simmons
LT Larry BoromHaven't seen Borom on the left side in a minute.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 9, 2022
Nicholas Morrow with a good play against the run. Strong pursuit and closed in a hurry.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields hits a wide open Darnell Mooney over the middle on a slant route.
Excited to see a ton more of that connection in training camp and throughout the season. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Braxton Jones, once again, is the Bears LT.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) August 9, 2022
Good run up the middle for David Montgomery who went untouched for roughly 15 yards.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Montgomery with the cut up the field. pic.twitter.com/RvMwd0gYIB
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
JF1 to Money Moon! #BearDown pic.twitter.com/bUOM7mBGoX
— Da Bear Essentials Podcast ™ (@DaBearsPod) August 9, 2022
Fields had Tajae Sharpe deep down the right sideline but the ball was a little too far ahead of the receiver and the pass falls incomplete.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Reminder: Cairo Santos is automatic from any distance. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
These training camp practices are also good opportunities for the coaches to test things out. Luke Getsy has the headset and the play sheet for today's practice. pic.twitter.com/bmANET173v
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) August 9, 2022
Kmet just took Brisker to hell lmaooo
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) August 9, 2022
Eberflus and Getsy came here to run the I Formation.
Herbert up the gut. pic.twitter.com/sTodKodlf4
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
This would’ve gone poorly for Fields in a game… 💥#ChicagoBearsFamilyFest pic.twitter.com/8iq8YkMEjP
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) August 9, 2022
During team drills, the best plays for the #Bears offense have happened on the ground so far. It's been a struggle to get much of anything through the air.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Fields creates pic.twitter.com/YAp42WxCsO
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Fields flicks it to Herbert. pic.twitter.com/nCTXfqtbNk
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Have to feel for Justin Fields today. Outside of Mooney and ESB he's been having to throw to Tajae Sharpe, Isaiah Coulter, and Nsimba Webster.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Ebner with the carry. pic.twitter.com/uQv0151WW7
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Borom now taking 3rd-string RT snaps, too. Busy day for the second-year lineman.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Doesn't help there's really no separation from the WR's, either.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Bears 1st Team O looked ok. Monte, Herbert & Ebner each had good runs.
— Shawn Sierra (@TheShawnSierra) August 9, 2022
David Montgomery. Braxton Jones. Who else? pic.twitter.com/6DHUwJscIa
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
First team OL
Jones
Whitehair
Mustipher
Schofield
ReiffSecond team
Borom
Simmons
Kramer
Carter
Jenkins https://t.co/5XRTZwkbQH— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 9, 2022
For my special teams folks:
Lamar Jackson has emerged as a potential gunner standout. He's quick and has shown a knack for shedding blocks.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Pass down the left sideline from Justin Fields is broken up by Jaylon Johnson. Intended for Mooney. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Mike Schofield gets a critical block to help spring David Montgomery for a good gain on a screen to the right side.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Check down to Montgomery for big yardage. pic.twitter.com/mLevoQNaf3
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
A few good blocks by RG Michael Schofield today. Opening some run lanes. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields seems to constantly be attacking downfield today when it comes to throwing the ball.
Not all are hitting, but he’s going for it today. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
In second set of team drills, Teven Jenkins not getting second team reps. Shon Coleman in at LT, Borom to RT. First team remained the same
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 9, 2022
Check down to Montgomery for big yardage. pic.twitter.com/mLevoQNaf3
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Some right to left sidelines action. pic.twitter.com/ZSkRRErSUq
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Matthew Adams should have had a pick there. Fields forced a throw into double coverage. No one open. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Good coverage downfield. Fields throws it away. Something he said he wanted to be better about this season. pic.twitter.com/rYifwbCfnj
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
#Bears OG and Illinois-native Michael Schofield is looking rock solid today in 11 on 11 drills.
Very good job by the former #Chargers guard at opening up run lanes for David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
I know there's WR's out and all. But this is a woooooof day by the first team offense in the pass game. Just nothing doing besides a nice catch by Darnell Mooney. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) August 9, 2022
Fields with a completion over the middle. pic.twitter.com/EaB68HAWKt
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Fields almost had 2 INTs on some bad throws. 1 good coverage. 1 just a bad throw. Neither of which I got on video so technically they never happened.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) August 9, 2022
Another outstanding practice for Braxton Jones. He’s doing it versus starters and backups pic.twitter.com/4eYlT4WCom
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
First-team OL watch during the last set of practice plays: 70-65-67-64-78. #FamilyFest #Bears
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields scrambles on a broken play-action play for a solid gain.
The #Bears and OC Luke Getsy have to continue to implement the play-action game this season and let Fields extend plays with his legs.
That’s easily how you get the best version of Justin.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Fields with the rollout. Nothing downfield. Keeps it for yards. pic.twitter.com/zlR01VvBIz
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
#Bears Defense dominates in 11-on-11 again. Even when stacking the box, the offense couldn't get anyone open down field.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Penney vs Kramer pic.twitter.com/wOICreHfiH
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Rookie Dominique Robinson with a strong play to help stuff an inside run.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Khalil Herbert consistently rises above the 2nd team pic.twitter.com/4gT5gKKTqC
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Shon Coleman is taking reps at left tackle with the 2nd team while Larry Borom has moved over to right tackle. Looks like the Bears are still limiting Teven Jenkins' workload in his 3rd practice back.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields finds St. Brown over the middle for a big play to move the chains.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Really good throw by Justin Fields to St. Brown to begin two-minute drill. Found him over the middle. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Fields to ESB. Great throw.
With a ball punch at the very back end. pic.twitter.com/zJf0vPzbPr
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Teven Jenkins has been on the sideline with his helmet in his hands for a while now. His day looks to be done.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Fields with another throw for a first down. This one goes to Darnell Mooney.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
#Bears first-team working on two-minute drills now.
– Fields to St. Brown
– Fields is sacked
– Short completion to a tight end
– Dart to Mooney over the middleMove those chains.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Fields tripped up. pic.twitter.com/cDEgE4qKmL
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Fields with 2 completions running the 2 minute drill now.
2nd throw was a keyhole throw to Mooney. Timeout. pic.twitter.com/4QL4ECIEoN
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Equanimeous St.Brown is a lock for the 53.
— The Irish Bears Show (@IrishBearsShow) August 9, 2022
Fields with some extra yards downfield. 2 minute drill. pic.twitter.com/XSP50XTivP
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Robert Quinn goes right by rookie Braxton Jones here in two minute drill. Would have been a sack in a real game. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Fields clocks in after the completion. pic.twitter.com/ru5L4GWceA
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
During two-minute drill, with two seconds remaining on the clock, Justin Fields' pass falls incomplete in the end zone.
Offense needed a TD. Drove from its own 15 down to the 17. Nice completions to Equanimeous St. Brown and Darnell Mooney along the way.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 9, 2022
Two-minute drill started off good. Fields moved the #Bears down the field with some good throws to St. Brown and Mooney.
Drive stalls on final few plays, INC in end zone to Chase Allen. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Might have been a sack but Fields takes the open space and gets downfield. pic.twitter.com/Fx715Ja0Ut
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Does appear that the #Bears are working without Cole Kmet. He's been on the sideline.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
I already spoke about him earlier, but Equanimeous St. Brown is looking good today and should make this 53-man roster.
He has looked rock solid in run-blocking downfield. Hoping he can help as a tall target for Justin Fields once the season gets underway. #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields and the first-team offense ended its two-minute drill with an incomplete pass to the end zone as time expired.
The skill players on the field for that play: Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St. Brown, Nsimba Webster, Tajae Sharpe and TE Chase Allen.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 9, 2022
Guy further down the roster who had a nice day of practice: Rysen John.
He caught a deep ball from Nathan Peterman early in the day. Then John and Jusin Fields connected several times during a 2-minute drill.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Shon Coleman no match for Dominque Robinson. pic.twitter.com/qwLAsc7h3L
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Couple players who haven't been out on the field in a while: Cole Kmet and Teven Jenkins.
I noticed Kmet shake out his left arm/shoulder after a block earlier in practice. Looked to be in some pain, but tried to fight through it.
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 9, 2022
Larry Borom vs Carson Taylor pic.twitter.com/N5v7DGZ88y
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Overall offensive thoughts from Bears practice:
Passing game still needs work. But run game, especially inside run, and screen game have both looked good.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Teven Jenkins once again not with second team in third team drill period. His day looks to be over.
On another note, we haven't seen Cole Kmet in a while. Rysen John and Chase Allen have been taking first team reps at tight end during the last two team periods.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) August 9, 2022
The second-team scores on a perfectly executed bubble screen.
Are we sure Matt Nagy didn’t arrive to Chicago early for the preseason game? #Bears
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Nsimba Webster TD! pic.twitter.com/dimq7rqTzb
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Fields. TD pic.twitter.com/YA6fGAwFlx
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields scrambles for a touchdown from six yards out.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Another TD for Fields pic.twitter.com/Kj9rdnWmOL
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) August 9, 2022
Here's some Cairo Content. pic.twitter.com/Yt4QyAUzbp
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Fields with the red zone TD. pic.twitter.com/9Vd0NNcNvV
— Braggs In The Stands (@BraggsInStands) August 9, 2022
Dazz Newsome just caught a touchdown from Nathan Peterman.
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 9, 2022
Justin Fields gets into the endzone on yet another scramble up the middle here.
Love to see him improvising and using his legs. The penalty flag was on the defense, so this TD stands. #Bears pic.twitter.com/aoar3O1YJT
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
Some late RZ work:
– Justin Fields scrambles for TD (twice)
– Nathan Peterman hits Dazz Newsome for a TD.— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) August 9, 2022
Bears wrap practice by scoring 3 TDs in low red zone work. Justin Fields scrambled for two with the 1st team. Dazz Newsome caught a TD with the 2nd team.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) August 9, 2022
Roquan Smith is still out here signing autographs for fans after #Bears Family Fest.
He had the choice to walk off the field and didn’t. Was out here all of practice.
If that’s any indication, I’m pretty confident he loves it here and wants to stay in Chicago.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) August 9, 2022
