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The Bears wrapped up their first practice of training camp. Rookie wide reviver Luther Burden III was not present. Colston Loveland and Braxton Jones were on the field as part of their ramping up to full speed.

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Bears safety Kevin Byard: 'Ben Johnson wants to build a dynasty' shorturl.at/jCooN via @CEmma670

Kevin Byard: "Ben Johnson wants to build a dynasty. We want to be that dynasty. We want to be the guys that get that thing started. Myself, we want to be the guys that build the foundation for Ben and continue to go as long as we possibly can. That's the goal. But we got a long…

Kevin Byard on the presence of Ben Johnson: "The young guys kind of call it ‘aura.’ ... That type of energy raises the level of everybody on the team."

The Bears turned to Kiran Amegadjie for the primary first-team reps at left tackle. Ozzy Trapilo, who worked there yesterday, stepped in with the second group. Braxton Jones took starting reps during early periods as part of his acclimation work. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum are…

The Bears wrapped up their second practice of training camp on a warm, breezy morning. They’ll welcome in fans for the first time tomorrow.

Day 2 of training camp in Lake Forest.

Ben Johnson said of the Bears' running back group: "Highly motivated group. I know the perception out there is that it's not the most talented room in the world. They like to hear that noise. So, we're going to be just fine."

Jaylon Johnson (leg) is present with the Bears at Halas Hall and conducting his rehab with the team, Ben Johnson said.

Bears rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner (ankle) will not practice today. The team is still assessing his status.

Ben Johnson said on the injury status of Luther Burden III: "We were very hopeful that he'd be ready to go for Day 1. ... Really, it's day-to-day for him."

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“All of it matters.” Ben Johnson is holding the Bears to a high standard as they begin training camp in Lake Forest. shorturl.at/l8hW8

Ben Johnson pulled the Bears' starting offense from the line of scrimmage early in practice after details were lacking. Cole Kmet said: “If you're not doing it right, he's going to get you out and he's not going to just see that stuff continue. It's just a lesson to us that you…

Caleb Williams was picked off by Tremaine Edmunds on the first play of the Bears’ 11-on-11 work. T.J. Edwards said: “That’s a great way to start. … As a defense, we want to go dictate terms.”

Dennis Allen: "Jaylon (Johnson) is going to do everything he can to get himself back and get himself ready as quickly as possible. He's a consummate professional. So, I feel good about him being ready when his body is ready to go. From that standpoint, not a ton of concern…

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had his players doing up-downs in practice. He has done so since leading a group of players: “You have to pay the toll. You have to pay the price. It’s a privilege to be on this defense.”

Day 1 of Bears Camp at Halas Hall. Shoutout to Bourbonnais for the memories.

Matt Boyd is 11-3 with a 2.20 ERA. Only Skenes, Skubal and Crochet have better ERAs this season. He’s a first-time All-Star and now a legitimate Cy Young candidate. What a spectacular season he’s having — and an incredible signing by the Cubs.