Chicago Bears training camp: What to watch in 2026

The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 offseason with their defense and roster changes in focus as they report to Halas Hall on Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday. The big picture centers on “year two” for coach Ben Johnson’s system and “year three” for quarterback Caleb Williams, aiming for more consistent communication between play callers and the signal-caller. The Bears’ offense returns most of its core, including second-year standouts Colston Loveland and Luther Burden, and rookies Zavion Thomas (WR), Sam Roush (TE) and Logan Jones (C) are viewed as possible early snap competitors.