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Bears end camp after joint practice with Titans

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bears ended training camp after joint practice with Tennessee Titans on Thursday.
Gervon Dexter (hamstring) and Austin Booker (groin) were listed as week-to-week injuries.
Quarterback Caleb Williams completed nine of 11 passes, six consecutively, before throwing an interception.
Rookie tight end Sam Roush caught a deep pass and a touchdown in an 11-on-11 drill.
Bears must cut rosters by Sunday 5 p.m., with left-tackle, safety and third-back battles.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, new head coach Mike Ditka reshaped the Chicago Bears, and defensive end Richard Dent contributed to a defense that allowed only 198 points as the team posted a 15-1 regular-season record and captured Super Bowl XX. That roster-shaping mindset echoes today as the team evaluates current players before the season-opening deadline.

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Story summary

Bears ended training camp after joint practice with Tennessee Titans on Thursday.
Gervon Dexter (hamstring) and Austin Booker (groin) were listed as week-to-week injuries.
Quarterback Caleb Williams completed nine of 11 passes, six consecutively, before throwing an interception.
Rookie tight end Sam Roush caught a deep pass and a touchdown in an 11-on-11 drill.
Bears must cut rosters by Sunday 5 p.m., with left-tackle, safety and third-back battles.

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