LOOK: Chicago Bears hit the practice field during offseason program

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears have returned to the practice field for the second phase of their offseason program, focusing on strength and conditioning. Organized team activities (OTAs) will begin on May 27.

Key points

Chicago Bears back on practice field for offseason program
Focus on meetings and strength conditioning for first two weeks
Next three weeks include individual and group drills
No live contact or offense vs. defense drills
OTAs scheduled to start on May 27

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LOOK: Chicago Bears hit the practice field during offseason program

While we're still a few weeks away from the start of organized team activities (OTAs), the Chicago Bears are back on the practice field for the second phase of their offseason program in head coach Ben Johnson's second season.

The first two weeks focuses exclusively on meetings and strength and conditioning. But for the next three weeks, until OTAs kick off May 27, players are on the practice field for workouts, including individual and group drills. There is no live contact or offense vs. defense team drills during this phase. It essentially mimics a walkthrough.

The Bears' social media account provided a glimpse at those on-field workouts, including drills with the wide receivers and running backs, as well as a look at free-agent addition Coby Bryant sporting his new jersey number.

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Q&A

What is the Chicago Bears' offseason program schedule for 2023?

The Bears' offseason program includes two weeks of meetings and strength training, followed by three weeks of on-field workouts before OTAs start on May 27.

Who is the head coach of the Chicago Bears during the offseason program?

Ben Johnson is the head coach of the Chicago Bears in his second season during the offseason program.

What types of drills are the Chicago Bears practicing during the offseason?

During this phase, the Bears are focusing on individual and group drills without live contact or offense vs. defense team drills.