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See the full story · 3 sourcesThe Chicago Bears were back on the practice field at Halas Hall on Saturday morning for their fourth workout of training camp. After some inclement weather, the Bears had to start indoors before moving back outside in what was some sloppy conditions.
The Bears offense dominated the first three days of training camp, but the defense finally stepped up with their best practice of camp. It sounds like the weather impacted the passing game significantly, where quarterback Caleb Williams had his share of struggles, including throwing his second interception in as many days, this one to safety Coby Bryant.
As far as attendance goes, running back Kyle Monangai missed his third straight practice while everyone else was present.
Here are some observations, from media members in attendance, following Saturday's training camp practice:
Bears started inside, moved outside in soggy conditions
The Bears started inside but moved outside for most of practice. It was a soggy one in the rain. Lots of passes hit the ground. Kyle Monangai was the only notable absence. pic.twitter.com/x0JyBkJIh9
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 1, 2026
Wet and rainy practice No. 4 just concluded at Halas Hall. The Bears were inside through the first 6 periods for stretching and individual drills before moving outside for team drills.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 1, 2026 Defense finally won the day
Completely different day at practice number 4 of #Bears Training Camp. Following consecutive days of dominance by the Offense, the Defense shined today. S Coby Bryant and CB Jaylon Johnson were standouts. Coby had one interception and nearly had 2 more. Caleb was not sharp…
— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 1, 2026
Defense won the day today. Coby Bryant had an INT. Almost had another later. End of half drill lasted three plays for the #Bears first team offense. Three straight incompletions to Luther Burden. Cairo Santos had his first miss of camp on a FG attempt around 52. Missed it…
— Bear Report (@BearReport) August 1, 2026 Rain impacted the passing game
Coby Bryant picked off Caleb Williams in a team session. During 2-minute, Williams threw three consecutive incompletions for a 3-and-out. All targeted Luther Burden. One slipped through Burden’s hands.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 1, 2026
Rain definitely affected the passing game today. Second-team offense scored in 2-min on a touchdown from Tyson Bagent to Zavion Thomas. Jedrick Wills ran at LT with the ones. Braxton Jones with the twos. Kiran Amegadjie with the threes. Rotation continues.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) August 1, 2026 Rough day for Caleb Williams
That'll do it on the first week of practice in #Bears training camp: - Defense stepped up, esp early - Coby Bryant had INT on Caleb Williams & nearly had another - Williams had a few rough reps/attempts/near picks - Jedrick Will got in @ LT1 - Jaylon Jones @ NB1 #DaBears
— Josh Buckhalter (@JoshGBuck) August 1, 2026 End of half sequence to end practice
#Bears ended practice with 68 seconds on clock for end-of-half sequence from midfield. - 1st offense went 3 & out. CW missed Luther Burden on 2 passes & Burden dropped a ball on a seam shot. - 2nd offense got a Tyson Bagent to Zavion Thomas TD after long gains to Cole Kmet.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 1, 2026 Left tackle rotation continues
The Bears' left tackle competition/rotation continued to spin today in the rain. Jedrick Wills Jr. got the bulk of the snaps with the starters with Braxton Jones behind him.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2026 Coby Bryant picked off Caleb Williams
The Bears started inside but moved outside into the rain for practice. Some highlights: - Coby Bryant INT vs. Caleb Williams: showed off great range - Tyson Bagent had a successful end-of-half drill, throwing a TD pass to Zavion Thomas after two big completions to Cole Kmet.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2026 Kyle Monangai missed third straight practice
Chicago Bears wrapped up practice No. 4. Started inside and then moved outside to deal with the wet elements. Tough day passing the ball. Coby Bryant had an interception. Kyle Monangai missed his third straight practice. pic.twitter.com/RWX3KDRXiO
— Michal Dwojak (@mdwojak94) August 1, 2026 Tyson Bagent to Zavion Thomas in 2-minute drill
Bears just wrapped up practice in the rain. Tyson Bagent hit Zavion Thomas for a touchdown in a two-minute drill to end practice. Starting offense went 3-and-out in their hurry-up. Jedrick Wills was LT1. No Kyle Monangai.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 1, 2026 Special teams updates
Bears STC Richard Hightower got his "wet ball Wednesday" on a Saturday after all. - Cairo Santos went 7-for-8 on his FGs from various ranges. - Long snappers Beau Gardner and Luke Elkin continued to switch on every attempt. - Santos also made his PAT to end practice.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2026 Zavion Thomas shined, Jordan van den Berg flashed
Top 3 Takeaways from practice 4: 1- Secondary shined. Coby Bryant INT on 18. Jaylon Johnson deflection, Sanborn near pick. 2- Zavion Thomas ton of balls including TD pass from Tyson Bagent in 2 minute. 3- Jordan van den Berg flashed in non padded 1-on-1's beating Logan Jones
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) August 1, 2026 End of half situations
#Bears ended practice with 68 seconds on clock for end-of-half sequence from midfield. - 1st offense went 3 & out. CW missed Luther Burden on 2 passes & Burden dropped a ball on a seam shot. - 2nd offense got a Tyson Bagent to Zavion Thomas TD after long gains to Cole Kmet.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 1, 2026 Follow Bears Wire on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram
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