Training camp across the NFL has become a national spectacle. Media and fan access is more abundant than ever before, and with that comes a level of scrutiny an

Other than quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears’ most important, pivotal piece for the upcoming season is defensive end Montez Sweat. He’s the most expensive player on the roster, accounting for nearly 9% of the salary cap at $25.1 million, and will make an enormous difference either way if the Bears finally fix their pass rush.

He is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl and is headed into the second year of a four-year, $76 million deal.

The Chicago Bears had to cancel the public viewing of Saturday’s practice at Halas Hall due to weather, but the team still took the practice field for day four of training camp.

Caleb Williams had marched 44 yards on five plays during practice Saturday when the Bears lined up for a third-down play at the 3-yard line. It was a two-minute drill, not the red zone period that the Bears had struggled so terribly in the day before. But it felt important — as important, at least, as a drill on a backfield in July can be.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is expected to miss several weeks of training camp due to an offseason leg injury.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen discussed why he's going to be tough on players in training camp.