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The Chicago Bears kicked off their 2026 rookie minicamp with on-field workouts, signing four draft picks and 13 undrafted rookies. Media shared initial observations and highlights of standout players like Zavion Thomas and Sam Roush.
The Chicago Bears welcome their rookie draft picks, undrafted free agent signings and tryout players to Halas Hall this week for rookie minicamp, which kicked off with an on-field workout on Friday.
The Bears signed four of their rookie draft picks on Friday, including wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, as well as 13 undrafted rookies.
The media was in attendance for Friday's workout, where they shared their initial observations and some video highlights of their top rookies, including safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones and tight end Sam Roush.
Brief take aways (as much as you can in one mini camp practice).
▪️ZAVION Thomas looks explosive speed def shows up. Surprised at how natural he catches the ball with his hands.
▪️Sam Roush is a LARGE human but still can move. Really impressive quicks for a big man.
▪️Malik…
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) May 8, 2026
Top 3 Rookie Minicamp Day 1 Observations:
1- Zavion Thomas showed impressive hands catching balls that were thrown behind him.
2- Sam Roush has an NFL body.
3- Malik Muhammad looked sticky in coverage.
BONUS: K Gabriel Plascencia looks like a linebacker.
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) May 8, 2026
Rookies Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad running through Al Harris DB drills. #DaBears#Bearspic.twitter.com/GFXFFCscf2
The Bears signed wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.
Standout performances were noted from Zavion Thomas for his speed and catching ability, and Sam Roush for his impressive agility despite his size.
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— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) May 8, 2026
#Bears rookie minicamp Day 1 pic.twitter.com/yB7QZ3s51z
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) May 8, 2026
Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman hits the practice field for rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/S805lZ22ve
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) May 8, 2026
#Bears Rookie DBs Dillon Thieneman (1st Rd) and Malik Muhammad (4th Rd) going through drills today at Rookie Minicamp.#TheBIGS#ItsUSpic.twitter.com/aOcmsfplez
— Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) May 8, 2026
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears 2026 rookie minicamp observations, highlights from Day 1