Bears Hold Decades-Most Physical Training Camp Practice

The Chicago Bears held their most physical training camp practice in decades on Tuesday after head coach Ben Johnson challenged players to raise their intensity. The session was moved to midday to increase difficulty, and featured extensive live tackling and at least four notable skirmishes, including altercations between Roschon Johnson and Jonathan Owens, Braxton Jones and Austin Booker, and D’Andre Swift and Dayo Odeyingbo. This marks a dramatic departure from previous Bears regimes, with many veterans calling it the most intense practice of their careers. Johnson's approach, shaped by his time with the Detroit Lions, emphasizes physicality and championship-level preparation. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen led the defense in embracing the challenge, and players like Tyrique Stevenson and Nahshon Wright said the new intensity is necessary for contention. The practice underscores a cultural shift under Johnson, focused on toughness and daily commitment.