Sean Hammond

Sean Hammond covers the Chicago Bears and all things sports for the Tribune.

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III answers questions during a press conference after training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 4, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III will reportedly miss the preseason — but aims for Week 1 return

August 10, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

Luther Burden III will miss the preseason with a groin injury, according to a report. Here's what that means for the Chicago Bears receiver, who has high expectations in year...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III stretches out during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III to miss ‘little bit of time’ — and Zavion Thomas exits

August 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to be out "a little bit of time," per a report. Meanwhile, rookie receiver Zavion Thomas exited practice Sunday with an apparent...

Chicago Bears defensive back Cam Lewis runs with the ball in a drill during organized team activities at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on May 28, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Cam Lewis the latest DB to leave injured and Luther Burden III also exits

August 8, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The Chicago Bears have been replacing defensive backs, but they keep leaving practice. Cam Lewis was the latest to be injured Saturday.

Offensive assistant Robbie Picazo harasses wide receiver Kalif Raymond during a drill at Bears training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Young Chicago Bears receivers latch on to veteran Kalif Raymond: ‘I’ve been staying on his hip’

August 8, 2026 at 8:50 a.m.

Kalif Raymond, 32, has become the elder stateman of the Chicago Bears wide receiver group. The young players are taking notice — and notes.

Bears offensive linemen Braxton Jones (70) and Jedrick Wills Jr.( face off in a blocking drill at training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest.(Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat exit a physical practice early

August 6, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat were shaken up in a physical Chicago Bears practice Thursday at Halas Hall.

Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo answers questions during a news conference at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

A motivated Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo is grateful for the adversity he has faced after 2 torn Achilles

August 5, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

Chicago Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo woke up on Nov. 2 and knew something big would happen that day. What he didn't see coming was his second torn Achilles tendon.

Wide receiver Rome Odunze (heads upfield after catching a pass during Bears training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest. Blocking for Odunze is running back Kyle Monangai. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Offense looks to get back on track — and Dan Roushar has a new money man

August 5, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

The Chicago Bears offense looks to tighten up communication after a couple of clunky practices, and Darnell Wright heaps praise on offensive line coach Dan Roushar.

Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright heads to the locker room after a 31-28 win over the Steelers on Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Right tackle Darnell Wright signs 4-year, $116M contract extension with Chicago Bears

August 4, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are signing right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million contract extension.

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III participates in training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 4, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

‘I expect to catch everything.’ Luther Burden III hopes to be ‘all over the field’ for Chicago Bears offense.

August 4, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Luther Burden III has a better understanding of the playbook, and the Chicago Bears hope it leads to a breakout season in 2026.

Bears tight ends Cole Kmet (85) and Stephen Carlson (88) participate in a drill during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 4, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears training camp report: A physical day of practice was sloppy at times for offense

August 4, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

On the most physical day of camp yet, the Chicago Bears produced some nice runs. But there was some sloppiness to the operation.

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