6 takeaways from Chicago Bears joint practice with Tennessee Titans
The Chicago Bears took part in a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Here's what we learned.
Here are six takeaways from the Chicago Bears' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans:
1. Caleb Williams showed he can thrive in hot weather, completing 9-for-11 passes with six straight completions and making special plays, including a layered throw to Rome Odunze.
2. The Bears' defense was once again plagued by injuries, with top cornerback Jaylon Johnson and starting cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson exiting practice early due to arm and leg injuries, respectively.
3. Colston Loveland made a strong impression with the Bears, making big plays and bouncing off would-be tacklers, earning praise from multiple media members.
4. The Bears' tight ends had a standout day, with Zach Miller drawing the attention of Titans media and showcasing his skills with trick plays and catches.
5. Starting left tackle Braxton Jones had a concerning practice, getting blown up by defensive end Jermaine Johnson in a particularly brutal play that could signal the end of his starting job.
6. Safety Xavier Woods' aggressive play drew criticism, with Titans coach Robert Saleh calling it "cheap" and guard Peter Skoronksi stating it was unacceptable.
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