The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2024 season with their training camp and preseason schedule. After wrapping up OTAs and sending the players off for summer break, the team is getting ready to come back together for the next phase of preparation.
Training camp is set to begin in mid-July, although the exact report date for rookies and veterans is still pending. This is when the team will focus on getting in shape both mentally and physically for the upcoming season. Practices will progress from shorts and tee shirts to shells and eventually full pads. Head coach Matt Eberflus may choose to incorporate live tackling during this time.
The Bears will kick off their preseason with the Hall of Fame game on August 1, where they will face off against the Houston Texans in Canton. This extra game will give the coaches more time to evaluate players vying for a spot on the roster.
Following the Hall of Fame game, the Bears will hit the road to take on the Buffalo Bills on August 10 for their second preseason matchup. This game will be preceded by joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals on August 15, providing a valuable opportunity for the team to compete against a different opponent.
The third preseason game for the Bears is scheduled for August 17, and Eberflus may choose to rest starters based on the team’s performance in joint practices. The final preseason game on August 22 will serve as one last chance for players on the bubble to make an impression and secure a spot on the roster.
As the Bears gear up for the regular season, the preseason games will play a crucial role in evaluating the team’s readiness and determining the final roster. Fans can stay tuned for updates on the team’s progress as they prepare for Week 1.