Bears 2023 training camp roundup: Highlights and notes from Day 5
The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for their fifth practice of training camp on Monday, which marked the fourth open workout of camp.
There was plenty to learn from the media and fans in attendance, who shared some highlights and videos from the fifth practice. The defense won the day against the offense, which included three interceptions by defensive backs, including a pair by undrafted rookie safety Bralen Trahan.
While quarterback Justin Fields tossed two interceptions, he was sharp throughout practice, where he found wide receiver Chase Claypool several times.
Here’s a quick roundup of the highlights and notes from Day 5 of Bears training camp:
Attendance report
Bears attendance report:
WR Dante Pettis remains sidelined (NFI)
TE Chase Allen is absent— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 31, 2023
1-on-1 recap
We have 1 on 1s going on right now.
Justin Fields has completed passes to Robert Tonyan, Darnell Mooney, Daurice Fountain and DJ Moore.
Only incompletion was to Tonyan on a second attempt. Jaquan Brisker played tight coverage, but the ball still hit Tonyan in the hands.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 31, 2023
Standouts in one-on-ones: Robert Tonyan created a ton of space against Eddie Jackson. Darnell Mooney ran a nice route vs. Kyler Gordon.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 31, 2023
Forgot to add that Chase Claypool won his 1-on-1 rep against Jaylon Johnson. Justin Fields with the throw. https://t.co/OfrmNVlSc7
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 31, 2023
Bears just finished 1 on 1s for today. Notable reps:
Tyrique Stevenson had PBU vs DJ Moore. Closed well and made leaping play on the ball
Darnell Mooney created good separation vs Kyler Gordon for catch
Jaylon Johnson played off Chase Claypool, so Clay slanted for easy catch
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) July 31, 2023
OL/DL drills
The WR/TE vs DB/LB 1v1s are fun and have the highlights. But man, you get some good action with the OL/DL 1v1s going on at the same time. Going to be fun watching that with the pads on too. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Had Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones with some wins in 1v1 for OL/DL. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Braxton v Walker. Wright v Green.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Justin Jones with some really good reps in 1v1 for OL/DL. Got the best of Nate Davis. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
11-on-11 recap
11 on 11 have begun!
Offense line left to right is:
Braxton Jones
Teven Jenkins
Cody Whitehair
Nate Davis
Darnell Wright— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
Justin Fields was just intercepted by Tyrique Stevenson in 11 on 11s. Fields tried targetting Chase Claypool on a throw in the middle of the field. Ball looked late and Stevenson capatalized.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 31, 2023
During 11-on-11, DB Bralen Trahan intercepted backup QB PJ Walker on a pass into traffic.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 31, 2023
Gervon Dexter Jr. IMMEDIATELY in the backfield, forcing PJ Walker to throw an ill-advised interception to the safety.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
Terell Smith getting more opportunities with starters
Walk-throughs for 11 on 11s have started with CB Terrell Smith, out of Minnesota, in with the 1st team.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
Tyrique Stevenson has bounce-back day
Rookie Tyrique Stevenson just picked off Justin Fields intended for Chase Claypool. Ball was a little late getting there. Good play by the DB. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Tyrique Stevenson with an interception on Justin Fields intended for Chase Claypool.
Stevenson looks like he's learned a thing or two after some struggles the first few days of camp.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
Tyrique Stevenson just BLANKETED Chase Claypool and picked off Fields.
GREAT play by the rookie. This dude is scrappy. #DaBears #Bears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2023
7-on-7 recap
3 straight checkdown completions from Justin Fields in 7 on 7s.
One to the left side to Tyler Scott. One to Chase Claypool over the middle. And the last to DJ Moore to the left.
Fields spreading it around and the WRs doing a nice job of creating separation and finding a soft…
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
Justin is sharp in 7 on 7s. Can't emphasize how much of a #1 DJ Moore is. He adjusts to the ball perfectly. Getting in position like he's a big man in the paint
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2023
Since we’ve been talking a lot about 7-on-7s on Hoge & Jahns, Justin Fields went 8-for-10 in it today at Bears camp.
The ball was out quickly with a lot of short stuff. The ball was spread around, too. As Eberflus would say, the ball wasn’t on the ground a lot.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 31, 2023
2-minute drill struggles
Fields did have 2 completions to Claypool for first downs. But overall, not good.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Back to back contested catches for Chase Claypool in the 2 minute drill/11 on 11s.
1st was on Tyrique Stevenson, who was all over, great catch by Claypool.
2nd, Claypool was able to get out of bounds on the second catch.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2023
During 2-minute drill, with about 30 seconds remaining and the offense near midfield, Justin Fields threw a deep ball intended for Tyler Scott that was picked off by Bralen Trahan.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 31, 2023
First offense vs second defense two min drill ends up in an interception.
Fields took a deep shot into double coverage.
Two nice completions to Claypool early in the drive. Messy day for the Bears offense. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2023
Bears 2-minute drill featured a bad snap by Lucas Patrick to Justin Fields, a couple of nice sideline catches by Chase Claypool, a deep ball interception by Bralen Trahan (rookie out of Louisiana-Lafayette) thrown by Justin Fields.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 31, 2023
In the two-minute situation today at Bears camp, Justin Fields and the offense were rolling vs the 2s with Chase Claypool making two nice catches for first downs.
A holding penalty changed that.
Fields then took his shot and was intercepted by safety Bralen Trahan in the EZ.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 31, 2023
Rookie Bralen Trahan with a standout day
Undrafted rookie S Bralen Trahan with two interceptions today at Bears camp, the second coming on a heave from Fields for Tyler Scott in 1s vs. 2s team drills.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 31, 2023
Chase Claypool had a solid day
Chase Claypool had a nice day. He showed the ability to use his body and make contested catches multiple times.
If he can do that consistently it will be a BIG boost to the offense. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2023
Some good catches by Chase Claypool today
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2023
The #Bears 2-minute drill had two nice catches by Chase Claypool — one contested, the other diving along the sideline — but ended when safety Bralen Trahan picked a Justin Fields deep shot at the goal line.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 31, 2023
DeMarcus Walker showing up
DeMarcus walker brings a lot of energy to this DL. Very loud and vocal out there too. #Bears https://t.co/9m9l4zmhyu
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
D'Onta Foreman had a good practice
D'Onta Foreman had a nice day today. Some good cuts on runs. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Defense won the day
Bears prax done & today belonged to the defense
Bralen Trahen had two INTs today. 1st off Walker in 11s, 2nd off Fields to wreck 2-min drill
Kyler Gordon had good PBU to end another 2-min drill
Jaquan Brisker just missed another INT undercutting throw from Walker to Jones Jr
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) July 31, 2023
The #Bears defense won the day today. Hasn't been the case often in camp so far. Bralen Trahan had 2 INT's on the day. (1 Walker, 1 Fields).
Rookie Tyrique Stevenson had another.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
Takeaways
Practice is over. Rough execution from 1st team offense during the two-minute drill. Drive started with a botched snap, two 1st down catches back to back by Chase Claypool, ended with Fields throwing a deep ball into double coverage, picked off by UDFA Bralen Trahan.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 31, 2023
— Fields was picked off by Tyrique Stevenson in another team period. Threw late intended for Chase Claypool.
— Trahan had another INT in team periods but of PJ Walker
–Justin Jones had some nice indy reps vs. Nate Davis
— Terell Smith continues to get first team reps— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) July 31, 2023
Quick observations from practice No. 5
-Justin Jones won several OL/DL 1 on 1s
-Foreman getting first 1st team reps, rotating with Herbert
-Active day from Chase Claypool. Matched up frequently with Jaylon Johnson in 1 on 1s.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 31, 2023
Chase Claypool was one guy on offense who had a great day. Several catches over guys like Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson, across several drills/periods.
— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroNBCS) July 31, 2023
More from #Bears
Saw some mean in rookie DL Zach Pickens in 1 on 1, 2nd yr safety Elijah Hicks worked alongside Eddie Jackson some, Jack Sanborn back with the first string LB's, while Noah Sewell was mostly 2nd, Rookies Gervon Dexter
& Zach Pickens together on the second unit.— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 31, 2023
Videos
Bears D-line drills pic.twitter.com/QNU1cGsgcD
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 31, 2023
Uno rolling out pic.twitter.com/I9cy913pq4
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2023
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2023
I’ll try to upload all Fields plays pic.twitter.com/2Xlmx9A6Tv
— 🐻⬇️(0-0) 🫠 (@Jayinkochi) July 31, 2023
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— 🐻⬇️(0-0) 🫠 (@Jayinkochi) July 31, 2023
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Good completion by QB1 after the fumble pic.twitter.com/8FFwiuihZ9
— 🐻⬇️(0-0) 🫠 (@Jayinkochi) July 31, 2023
