Overview
- The Chicago Bears wrapped their mandatory minicamp Thursday at Halas Hall in a light, no-pad setting that ends the formal offseason program and begins a multi-week break before training camp.
- Head coach Ben Johnson praised players for meeting the program’s goals on technique, conditioning and scheme installation and said veterans pushed standards in meetings and practice.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams stood out as a leader in red‑zone and 7-on-7 work, while cornerback Jaylon Johnson showed health and playmaking with multiple interceptions during the week.
- Edge rusher Montez Sweat drew high praise for consistent pass-rush work, safety Coby Bryant made key plays and rookie receiver Zavion Thomas flashed long gains with his speed.
- Special teams and creativity were highlighted on the final day when kicker Cairo Santos made several long field goals and the team ran trick-play drills that involved linemen and non‑quarterbacks throwing and catching the ball.