LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) -- For one last time in training camp, the Bears strapped on the pads and stepped out into the summer sun.
The Bears marked the end of their training camp Thursday morning at Halas Hall, the culmination of a month working toward this new season. Though their camp was marked by injuries, the Bears feel pleased with what they accomplished.
"Overall, it's been a very focused, business-like approach to where we're at," Bears coach Matt Nagy said. "I think that we've had a good balance in most areas of the callousness that we look for to get them tougher, but be smart and not get to the point where you get guys hurt. So far we're there."
Prior to practice, Nagy said the Bears didn't have any new injuries to report. Barring a setback in the next week, the team should be relatively healthy entering the regular season.
The Bears will play their final preseason game Saturday evening against the Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. From there, they shift into game-week mode.
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The Bears will conduct next week as an extension of their Week 1 work. Practices will prioritize mental reps more than physicality, Nagy said, with plenty of preparation for the opener against the Rams on Sept. 12. The process of implementing the game plan will also begin next week.
At 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, teams must cut their rosters from the current 80-man limit down to 53. Different from years past, the process of waivers will occur during the week instead of one weekend prior to the regular season, allowing a more natural onboarding process for players arriving to new teams.
The Bears hope this training camp leads to some difficult roster decisions as the active roster is formed.
Top shape?
Bears tight end Jimmy Graham has watched the career of nine-time Pro Bowl tackle Jason Peters and even been selected alongside him in four of those Pro Bowls.
After just a week together, Graham believes that Peters hasn't lost a step.
"100%, oh, yeah," Graham said. "He's a beast."
The Bears are still seeking to confirm that for themselves. Nagy hasn't committed to the 39-year-old Peters as the team's starter at left tackle yet, wanting to form a belief that he can withstand a full season.
Nagy didn't rule out a potential rotation at left tackle to open the season. Larry Borom, a rookie selected in the fifth round, could also see playing time at left tackle.
"We're going to see where he's at to give us a gauge," Nagy said.
Peters spent this offseason preparing himself to play, even conducting workouts in a manner that simulated training camp.
Peters isn't expected to play in the team's preseason finale Saturday. Borom could be the starter at left tackle for that game.
A challenger emerging?
Not only has veteran linebacker Alec Ogletree all but certainly secured his place on the Bears' roster, he might be pushing Danny Trevathan for playing time.
Trevathan has been limited during much of training camp due to a knee issue -- in addition to receiving the veteran rest days the Bears have provided. With that, the eight-year veteran Ogletree has had a role with the first-team defense.
"It’s always great to have guys that can play linebacker with me," Trevathan said. "I’m never knocking nobody. I’m never trying not to help somebody.
"I’m trying to make the best of each situation while I’m out there."
Ogletree has played in 95 games during his career, recording 679 career tackles.
Say goodbye
The Bears waived wide receiver Javon Wims, the team announced.
Wims, who wasn't present with the Bears on Thursday, had 28 receptions in 33 career games. A seventh-round pick of Chicago in 2018, Wims was replaced on the roster by cornerback Dionte Ruffin, who was waived on Aug. 16.
The Bears' roster stands at 80 players.
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