Bears 2023 training camp roundup: Highlights and notes from Day 3
The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for their third practice of training camp on Friday, which marked the first open workout of camp.
There was plenty to learn from the media and fans in attendance, who shared some highlights and videos from the third practice. That included a strong showing from wide receiver Chase Claypool, receiver DJ Moore battling cornerback Jaylon Johnson and the defensive player who forced quarterback Justin Fields into his first turnover of camp.
Here’s a quick roundup of the highlights and notes from Day 3 of Bears training camp:
Friday was a light practice as ramp up week continues
The #Bears just finished a verrrrrry light practice. Almost OTA speed. It's part of the buildup to the first day of pads next week.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 28, 2023
Pretty laid back day at #Bears training camp. A lot of install going on during the team portion of practice.
Let's see if things pick up here.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 28, 2023
With about 15 minutes left, I will go on record to say this is the least entertaining training camp practice I have ever attended. Not much tempo or intensity. By design.
— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) July 28, 2023
Chase Claypool was a standout
Chase Claypool with an athletic cut to separate and beat a defender in one-on-one drills. He’s going to be an interesting player to watch during camp. A strong early showing.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 28, 2023
Couple nice grabs from Claypool in 1 on 1s. One on an outside comebacker, the other on a deeper in and out with tight coverage.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2023
DJ Moore vs. Jaylon Johnson
Fields threaded the needle to DJ Moore in tight coverage from Jaylon Johnson on an in route to kick off 1 on 1s.
Great start.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2023
DJ Moore vs. Jaylon Johnson. Now this is my kinda party! #BNBearsCamp pic.twitter.com/mhzdvvu1YK
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) July 28, 2023
Jaylon Johnson won the rematch with a PBU vs. Moore. Jaylon got away with a little bit of a grabbing.
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) July 28, 2023
DJ Moore has definitely gotten the better of Jaylon Johnson today. #Bears
— Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) July 28, 2023
Justin Fields and DJ Moore continue to make plays
Fields finds Moore with 3 defenders around him for a nice pitch and catch.
They make it look easy.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2023
Justin Fields to DJ Moore for a connection through traffic in team drills. They seem plenty synced up already.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 28, 2023
Justin Fields to DJ Moore with a nice play in the deep middle of the field in 11 on 11s.
They continue to make plays. Every day occurrence.
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 28, 2023
Rookies Tyrique Stevenson, Terell Smith battling for CB2 job opposite Jaylon Johnson?
#Bears rookie DB Tyrique Stevenson continues getting every opportunity to start on the outside. Seeing some of fellow rookie DB Terell Smith sprinkled in as well.
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 28, 2023
During this team/install period, we have seen Terell Smith in with the first team. Tyrique Stevenson did rotate in there and initially started.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 28, 2023
7 on 7s are about to start.
Terell Smith is in with the starting unit opposite of Jaylon Johnson.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 28, 2023
DeMarquis Gates with the first Peanut Punch of camp
Chase Allen got a ball punched out, picked up by DeMarquis Gates. Defense is starting to chirp out here.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) July 28, 2023
BALL!
DeMarquis Gates with the first peanut punch of camp! 🥜🥊 pic.twitter.com/ymLoc3N3sq
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 28, 2023
T.J. Edwards got the first INT off Justin Fields in training camp
Justin Fields was just intercepted by TJ Edwards. Terell Lewis had good pressure on the right side and probably would've sacked Fields if this were a game.
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) July 28, 2023
T.J. Edwards seems to always be around the ball. Just had a NICE INT of Fields.
Edwards is gonna make a difference this year. #Bears #BearsCamp
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 28, 2023
Terrell Lewis immediately in the backfield on Darnell Wright. Would have been a sack. Since they aren't tackling, Fields extends the play and proceeds to throw an interception to TJ Edwards. pic.twitter.com/CmG60NVQWd
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 28, 2023
Rookie Tyson Bagent could be coming for Nathan Peterman's QB3 job
I know everyone’s tweeting about Chase Claypool and DJ Moore in the 1-on-1 drills, but it’s training camp, so I’d like to tell you that Tyson Bagent showed nice touch on a pretty deep ball to Stephen Carlson.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 28, 2023
Rookies Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens as advertised
Watching the defensive line up close and rookies Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens are advertised. They’re both among the biggest in the entire group. #Bears
— Usayd Koshul (@usaydkoshul) July 28, 2023
Justin Fields during warmups
QB -Uno 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/IZMQFumbfT
— Jason McKie (@Jmack37) July 28, 2023
Defense drills
Day 3. #Bears pic.twitter.com/cu1oMNhYSz
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 28, 2023
Rookie Darnell Wright getting work in
Bears first round rookie OL Darnell Wright will give us a taste of his first few days in camp today. Wright getting plenty of tutelage from OL coach Chris Morgan. pic.twitter.com/J51cm0w9OY
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) July 28, 2023
Blocking drills
Bears camp, the best video I could get for you pic.twitter.com/61xKgrdzfb
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 28, 2023
Warmups
Football! (Friday edition) #Bears @WBBMNewsradio pic.twitter.com/9SqY9fBqtX
— Rick Gregg (@rickgregg) July 28, 2023
Takeaways
Top 3 Takeaways Day 4 #Bears Training Camp:
1- #Bears WR/TE getting open with double moves and making contested catches.
2. Justin Fields lazered one to DJ Moore to beat Jaylon Johnson then lofted a bomb to Cole Kme back-to-back plays
3. Kyler Gordon has hit a next level Yr 2
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) July 28, 2023
-Claypool had a nice grab over Stevenson in 1-on-1s
-Gates forced fumble (Allen) in team
-Jaylon Johnson PBU (VJJ) in 7-on-7— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 28, 2023
