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How the Chicago Bears are battling their safety injuries early in training camp

Aug 10, 2026 · 6m

Summary

The Chicago Bears are navigating significant safety injuries during training camp, including setbacks for free agent acquisition Kobe Bryant and rookie Dylan Thieneman. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and GM Ryan Poles have responded by signing veterans like Xavier Woods to bolster depth and maintain their strategy of using a faster secondary to aid the pass rush. Despite the attrition, the team remains focused on developing Thieneman and adjusting roles without altering their overall defensive game plan.

Topics discussed

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