The Bear’s Den, August 4, 2021

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARRRSSSS

Bears had Nick Foles trade talks, but not ‘right time’ - RSN - The Bears No. 3 quarterback revealed that Ryan Pace has fielded trade calls for his services, but that none of them were the ‘right situation.’

Bears place Eddie Goldman on reserve/COVID-19 list - RSN - Goldman previously opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the global pandemic.

Bears’ Teven Jenkins still hurt, Larry Borom could get reps at LT - RSN - The Bears still don’t know when Jenkins will definitively return to training camp, giving other guys opportunities.

Chicago Bears reunite with fans at Soldier Field practice - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears welcomed fans back to Soldier Field for the first time since the 2019 home finale Tuesday, conducting their annual Meijer Chicago Bears Family Fest practice at their home stadium.

Who is the fastest Chicago Bears player? - Chalk Talk - Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the fastest player on the Bears roster, how reps are being split at quarterback in practice and the Bears’ depth at safety.

Training Camp Diary: Dalton an Essential Piece of the Nagy Evaluation - Da Bears Blog - There is an eagerness to get Justin Fields on the field. And, as Jeff illustrated, that eagerness seems to be okay with shipping Andy Dalton east. But like it or not, the Chicago Bears need Dalton as much for the future of the franchise as the present.

Bears’ tackle depth being tested early in training camp - 670 The Score - Just one week into training camp, the Chicago Bears are missing their top three offensive tackles as Teven Jenkins, Germain Ifedi and Elijah Wilkinson are all being held out of practice due to injuries.

Bears to place Eddie Goldman on the reserve/COVID-19 list - 670 The Score - The Bears will place nose tackle Eddie Goldman on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Tuesday. Goldman opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns over the virus.

Bears notes: OLB Robert Quinn sits with return of back issue - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears will monitor the injury closely.

Danny Trevathan has a lot of fight in him: ‘I’m not finished yet’ - Chicago Sun-Times - In great shape from an offseason boxing workout regimen, the Bears’ linebacker is as motivated as ever to prove last year’s slow start was a thing of the past. Last year was last year.’

Bears RB Tarik Cohen likely out weeks, rather than days, as he keeps rehabbing torn ACL - Chicago Sun-Times - When Cohen returns, coach Matt Nagy is getting his favorite weapon back. He’ll need more time, but the expectation seems to be that he’ll be back by the season opener.

Bears invested in QBs — but can they protect them? - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears’ projected starting tackles — rookie Teven Jenkins and veteran Germain Ifedi — have yet to play during training camp

Bears place 4 on reserve/COVID-19 list, including Eddie Goldman - Chicago Sun-Times - Goldman sat out last season because of coronavirus concerns, skipped mandatory minicamp and reported to training camp last week.

Chicago Bears place Eddie Goldman on reserve/COVID-19 list - Chicago Tribune - Eddie Goldman, Elijah Wilkinson, Patrick Scales and Christian Jones are the first Chicago Bears players to be placed the reserve/COVID-19 list this season.

Chicago Bears may need backup plan at left tackle - Chicago Tribune - Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy isn't feeling anxiety yet about the back issue that has kept Teven Jenkins out of training camp. But the search for other possible starting options is intensifying quickly.

Bears camp notes: Justin Fields excitement, O-line concerns at first padded practice – The Athletic - The Bears had their first padded practice of camp and were missing their top three tackles. Plus, the latest injury news and observations.

Chicago Bears add three players to reserve/COVID-19 list - The Bears placed Christian Jones, Elijah Wilkinson and Patrick Scales on the reserve/COVID-19 list, where they joined Eddie Goldman.

Bears 2021 training camp: Highlights from Tuesday’s practice - Bears Wire - Here are highlights from Tuesday's training camp practice at Soldier Field, including Justin Fields and Jaylon Johnson's impressive INT.

Bears NT Eddie Goldman placed on reserve/COVID-19 list - Bears Wire - The Bears suffered a blow on defense with NT Eddie Goldman landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.

Matt Nagy: Bears RB Tarik Cohen is weeks, not days, away from return - Bears Wire - When Matt Nagy was asked about timetable for Bears RB Tarik Cohen's return, he said it's looking closer to "weeks away" than "days away."

POLISH SAUSAGE

Frank Reich: Carson Wentz surgery revealed no further complications in foot - ProFootballTalk - “Very successful surgery,” Reich said, via Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. “Best-case scenario. What’s that mean? It means you go in, you remove the [piece of] bone that was in there, you look around, and there was nothing else going on. That was good news, and now it’s all about the rehab process.”

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Vikings owner Mark Wilf “very concerned” about vaccine hesitancy on team - ProFootballTalk - “Well, we’re very concerned. I think it’s safe to say our number one priority is the health and safety of our players, our coaches, our staff and ultimately the entire community,” Wilf said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.

Vikings cut Jeff Gladney - ProFootballTalk - The team announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have dropped Gladney from the roster. Gladney was indicted on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas earlier in the day. Gladney is accused of choking, punching and shoving a woman during an incident in April.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Zeglinski: James Daniels, Josh Woods leave practice with thigh injuries - Windy City Gridiron - The nicks and bruises are beginning to add up at Lake Forest at the start of camp.

Zeglinski: Eddie Goldman added to reserve/COVID-19 list - Windy City Gridiron - The big man will be on the shelf for, perhaps, a short while.

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