Jason Lieser

Santos said in an interview with the Sun-Times that his offseason focus on flexibility allowed him to lengthen his kicking stride and add more power, increasing his maximum distance.

Thieneman has progressed well at strong safety, playing in the box against the run and taking on tight ends one-on-one in pass coverage, and looks ready for the season.

Their matchups have become must-watch in practice, and linebacker T.J. Edwards called it a collision of “two freaks of nature” with Wright standing

It's another hit for an offensive line already dealing with some turnover and trying to sort through a battle at left tackle.

The offense can't continue to be “a mixed bag” if the Bears are going to contend this season. There must be some leveling out. The upside for Williams is that Johnson is the one illuminating the path forward.

With the Bears a little more than two weeks away from their season opener against the Panthers, some aspects look like sure bets, while others require some proof.

Dexter, who came out of practice Tuesday, did not travel with the team for its practice with the Titans.

Woods hit Robinson over the middle to break up a pass late in practice, which drew a penalty flag and sparked a skirmish between the teams.

Plus, a good day for Dayo Odeyingbo and more from the joint practice with the Titans.

Things got a touch out of control in Thursday's practice. The Bears conclude the preseason on Saturday.