The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall on Thursday morning for their first open practice of training camp.
With media and fans in attendance, there’s plenty to keep an eye on during Thursday’s practice, which will be another non-padded workout. That includes the continued connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore, position battles and more.
Here are some live updates from those in attendance at the Bears’ second practice of training camp:
Practice has concluded.
Re-live Thursday's practice:
81 ☀️ Day 2 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/X72gfrcBMu
— Jason McKie (@Jmack37) July 27, 2023
Training Camp is underway!
Follow along here for instant updates of all the action! 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/tIs1mpauWp
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Special teams working on kickoff return to start practice #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
TJ Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds putting in early work. pic.twitter.com/kgtD0lgv7c
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Qb drills with J #Bears pic.twitter.com/Nexsx6Cg2L
— dre (@beardownDRE) July 27, 2023
Claypool “crafting” working on releases!
🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/WaZO825rmD— Jason McKie (@Jmack37) July 27, 2023
Peanut Tillman talking with Jaylon Johnson. 🥜 🥊 pic.twitter.com/rApzjPkcbx
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Man, I love seeing this. pic.twitter.com/2crcd2bohd
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
DJ Moore is ready to go. pic.twitter.com/099XkzekXz
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
RBs, WRs and TEs all going through the ball security drill pic.twitter.com/TH43qxlaru
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) July 27, 2023
QB1 🫡 pic.twitter.com/XsjhXOkC2Y
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) July 27, 2023
Training camp day two. Here’s Khalil Herbert. pic.twitter.com/IgQo4rtFIK
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 27, 2023
Jack Sanborn caught everything in these INT drills lol
All the other LB’s had some drops
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
Robert Tonyan's cleats are 🥶 pic.twitter.com/K60LO7mLN5
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Day ✌️ pic.twitter.com/LodrqNW7yr
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 27, 2023
Darnell Mooney cutting, running routes. pic.twitter.com/NCphoI4FVo
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 27, 2023
Chase Claypool working on his release. pic.twitter.com/Hr5lqbvSeF
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Robert Tonyan can MOVE. Like him already. #DaBears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Red zone receiver drills pic.twitter.com/FxoRYXKRPL
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 27, 2023
Former #Bears great, Otis Wilson taking in practice today. Rocking the 86 Super Bowl ring.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 27, 2023
LBs Edwards Edmonds and Sanborn. #Bears pic.twitter.com/uE6e3rjhlV
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) July 27, 2023
#Bears TE Cole Kmet out here lookin like New Money! #TheBIGS #ItsUS pic.twitter.com/67GI0vAZbn
— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) July 27, 2023
1 on 1’s starting now
Fields and most the QB’s on the other side of the field. I get to watch Tyson Bagent 😎
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
Kmet on Brisker.
Incomplete. Flag thrown. pic.twitter.com/BksV2GleBi
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
1 v 1's starting for WR/TE and DB's. Claypool beats Stevenson on the first rep #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott Michael Ojemudia deep in one on ones with WR’s/DB’s. Nice move and showed off his speed. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott is FAST. Just absolutely torched one of the backup CB’s (Michael Ojemudia)
Crazy amount of separation there
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
We have some 1 on 1s going on right now. Justin Fields completed a pass to Chase Claypool against Tyreek Stevenson.
A little later in the session, Tyler Scott got Michael Ojemudia on a double move for a deep TD.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott blows past Michael Ojemudia for the TD.
Easy pass for Justin Fields. pic.twitter.com/XrcQOlEfX5
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Velus Jones and Tyler Scott with very nice plays showing SPEED to score in 1 on 1’s #DaBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Claypool with a contested catch on a comeback from Fields.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Claypool made a really nice catch coming back for the ball on 1 on 1’s, caught it over Jaylon Jones
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
Robert Tonyan with a NICE move to beat Eddie Jackson in 1 on 1s.
I think will see a good amount of 2 TE sets this year. MUCH more than last. #DaBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Brisker Knocks a Fields pass down. pic.twitter.com/LTJoMCMHow
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
11 on 11's starting now. First play an incomplete from Fields but gets a short completion to Velus the next rep #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
PJ Walker to Velus Jones. pic.twitter.com/Bhk5HzIWNz
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
First two plays of team Velus Jones with 2 nice catches.
Seems to be playing with more confidence already this year. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Trestan Ebner just had a nice long run in team drills. Nice cut back to find a big hole. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Second team OL across the board: Borom, Carter, Patrick, Leatherwood, Diesch #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Highlights from 1-on-1 drills at Bears camp:
• Chase Claypool went full extension for a nice catch on the sideline.
• Velus Jones Jr. hauled in a deep ball from P.J. Walker with Kindle Vildor in coverage.— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 27, 2023
George McCaskey just came to the stands here and started sitting in the bleachers with the fans lol
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
Roschon Johnson fumbled after making a catch in the flat. Luckily, he was able to recover the ball.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Great ball from PJ Walker to Velus Jones Jr. for a TD in 1 on 1 drill work. #Bears
— Mike Berman (@MikeBermanNBC) July 27, 2023
Ebner getting some reps with Fields and the 1st team. With a sideline catch to the left side.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields just showed off one of those adjusted arm slot throws. Little side arm action on a short completion to Cole Kmet. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Nice QB run with… Peterman as the ballcarrier #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Rasheem Greene beats Darnell Weight for what would have been a sack. Fields with a short completion on the play #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
DeMarcus Walker got vocal after Justin Fields completed a pass to Robert Tonyan in team drills. Elijah Hicks had a pretty decent collision with Tonyan on the play.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
#Bears first outdoor practice is Spirited in the trenches. Justin Jones getting in Cody Whitehair’s face.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 27, 2023
Two TE set but both TEs out wide.
Luke Getsy is going to be using his athletic TEs differently this year. Tough for defenses to matchup to. #DaBears #Bears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Bears linebacker Dylan Cole walked gingerly to the locker room.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 27, 2023
Fields to Robert Tonyan. pic.twitter.com/ByQTmsOXvR
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott having a nice day so far. Just made another catch for about 25 yards. Beat Jaylon Jones with his speed. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Another deep completion to Tyler Scott this guy has been impressive early and practice. #DaBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
New Bears DL DeMarcus Walker definitely adds a needed edge/fire to the defense. Two days in a row now you can see it — and hear it. That’s in individual drills and team.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott showing off that deep speed again!
Burned his guy going down the sideline and PJ Walker delivered a nice ball to him
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) July 27, 2023
Defense makes a few stops. Forces Fields to throw it away to the left side and then getting chirpy with the offense.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott has been getting behind some DBs today. Scott created great separation from the DB but the ball took him out of bounds. PJ Walker with the pass.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
PJ Walker with a deep throw for a TD to Tyler Scott.
(No pictures. I failed you)
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Terrell Lewis nearly intercepts a dump down from Justin Fields. pic.twitter.com/2achkL8e1p
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Defense blows up a quick screen that nearly goes for a pick from Fields. Sniffed it out right away #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Former #Bears Otis Wilson and Jim Miller attending today’s training camp practice at Halas Hall. pic.twitter.com/x7bKqCXIvV
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) July 27, 2023
Seeing some of the straight line speed and explosiveness out of WR Tyler Scott in one on one drills. Justin Fields hit him with a deep ball and Scott had big separation on Michael Ojemudia, a third year DB out of Iowa.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 27, 2023
Tyler Scott caught two deeep balls for TDs in the early portion of training camp today.
First was from Justin Fields, over Ojemudia 1-on-1 rep.
Second was from PJ Walker, over Jaylon Jones in 11-on-11s.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) July 27, 2023
Rookie WR Tyler Scott’s speed and separation is another highlight so far today in Bears camp. I’d like to see him against the best DBs. But you can see the wheels and deep ball ability.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 27, 2023
During team drills, Justin Fields had a nice connection with DJ Moore. Moore ran about a 10-yard curl route and Fields completed the pass in an area that had several defenders.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Couple highlights so far
-Hard to judge a pass rush until team is in pads but DeMarcus Walker has certainly been active up front today
-Tyler Scott has some really good separation skills. 2 TDs today (1-1 and team with 2s)
-Velus Jones Jr. w/ a deep ball grab— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 27, 2023
Darnell Mooney putting in some side work. pic.twitter.com/o5gLw5tjLU
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Taking turns with Velus Jones.
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) July 27, 2023
Khalil Herbert and Velus Jones getting the bulk of kickoff return reps #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Seeing a lot of #Bears rookie LB Noah Sewell with the one’s along with TJ Edwards and Tremaine Edmonds. Jack Sanborn is in ramp-up mode.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields to DJ Moore in the middle of the field during team drills. First-team unit goes off the field on a completion.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
DJ Moore is the real deal. Another nice catch in team for him. Great route discipline. Very sudden. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Couple of 33's talkin' shop 🥜🥊 pic.twitter.com/8ENjETNX9L
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 27, 2023
Khalil Herbert had a run to the perimeter on the right side. Jaquan Brisker showed impressive closing speed and was ready to deliver a big hit on Herbert.
You can just tell that Brisker is ready for pads.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Herbert getting 1st team carries in 11's #Bears
— Andrew Freeman (@AjFreeman25) July 27, 2023
Couple Early #Bears Takeaways (No Pads ) Tyler Scott 13 With a Couple Highlight Plays for TDS . Putting the Speed on Display , Really good Hesi Moves Off the Line & if you give him a Inch He can Make it a Mile
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) July 27, 2023
Fields and Chase Claypool finished 0 for 2 in that 7 on 7 session. Claypool dropped a pass. He tried to turn upfield before catching the ball.
On the second attempt, Fields tried to fit the ball in a congested area and the ball fell incomplete.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Acrobatic catch down the middle of the field by DJ Moore, followed by a bad drop by Claypool seven on seven.
Claypools first target of the day. #DaBears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Eddie Jackson nearly picks off Fields.
He drops it and clearly frustrated after the play about it. pic.twitter.com/KE81IosG5Z
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields with a dime to DJ Moore down the right sideline in 7 on 7s. Tyrique Stevenson was in coverage.
The ball couldn't have been thrown better.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
The Justin Fields to DJ Moore connection again. Fields delivered a strike and Moore made a nice play. Rookie Tyrique Stevenson was in coverage. Excellent route by Moore. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Another go route to DJ Moore. This guy looks unguardable out here. #DaBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Fields to Moore on (I think, my eyes were on JF) a double move — great throw along the far sideline that’s hauled in. #Bears
— Mike Berman (@MikeBermanNBC) July 27, 2023
Fields to Velus Jones. pic.twitter.com/ioeIznKnMW
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Both Velus Jones and Tyler Scott getting involved today. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) July 27, 2023
Mooney with a drop in 7 on 7s. pic.twitter.com/4VWXsDweLS
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Terrell Smith with good coverage on Darnell Mooney deep. Nice play by the rookie. #Bears
— Bear Report (@BearReport) July 27, 2023
Another flashy Fields-Moore play today. This time on 7-on-7. Great route, great delivery. Stevenson in coverage. Their connection continues to be put on display daily.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 27, 2023
These reps for Tyrique Stevenson against DJ Moore are going to help the rookie. Going against a good WR like that and learning is key. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
I haven’t tweeted much about Velus Jones Jr., but he is having a good day. Made a contested catch in 7 on 7 and fought back for the ball thrown by Justin Fields.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
The ball was on the ground probably more than you’d like for the 7-on-7 drill the Bears’ starters just wrapped, but the highlight came when Justin Fields dropped it in the bucket for DJ Moore down the right sideline (with Tyrique Stevenson in coverage).
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 27, 2023
Stevenson had solid coverage again. DJ Moore is just really good.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Fields with a sidearm checkdown to Foreman. pic.twitter.com/0mjUvu42nq
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Kyler Gordon just blew up a screen play that was intended for D'Onta Foreman.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Nice play by Kyler Gordon to read the screen and make a play. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Man, when Justin Fields needs a play to be made, he is going to go to DJ Moore.
Fields just connected with Moore, AGAIN, on the right side.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Look for another Justin Fields-deep-to-DJ Moore highlight from the Bears’ social media team today. Pretty pass.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields to DJ Moore.
Get used to it. pic.twitter.com/pty1aTy40u
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 27, 2023
Velus Jones is FAST. #DaBears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields was nearly picked off by Elijah Hicks in the middle of the field. Hicks read the play and jumped the route.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Keep noticing Terrell Lewis on plays today. Good reps from him. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
The Justin Fields to DJ Moore connection continues to look good. Couple nice plays during 7-on-7 today.
Another nice catch by Moore in 11-on-11. He went up an high-pointed a ball along the sideline.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 27, 2023
Justin Fields connected with Chase Claypool over the middle of the field on an intermediate route. Claypool bobbled the ball but still came down with the catch. He did collide on the way down with one of the Bears' DBs.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
PJ Walker with a nice connection to Chase Allen. And that will end our day covering practice.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 27, 2023
Matt Eberflus probably won’t be happy with the drops today. Too many of those today. Also a fumble by Roschon Johnson #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 27, 2023
Practice is over. We'll hear from OC Luke Getsy shortly. First team O had its moments today but a couple of drops during final 7/7 that should get cleaned up. Chase Claypool had one but redeemed himself with a ball over the middle, which he hauled in after bobbling.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 27, 2023
The Bears wrapped up their first outdoor practice of training camp under the sweltering sun. Some intensity on display as work began in earnest. The Justin Fields-to-DJ Moore connection continues to be a highlight.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 27, 2023
