Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams shines, Luther Burden flashes on Day 8
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The Chicago Bears were back on the practice field at Halas Hall on Thursday morning for the eighth practice of training camp in their third padded session of the week.
The Bears passing offense put on a clinic in what head coach Ben Johnson previewed would be the longest practice to date, and it certainly was an intense session. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the starting offense thrived in the passing game, where he connected with rookie Luther Burden III and veteran Olamide Zaccheaus throughout practice. Burden had a monster performance, connecting with all three quarterbacks, and it's clear he's hitting his stride on his second full day of practice.
As far as injuries go, long snapper Scott Daly and running back Deion Hankins exited practice.
Here are some observations, from media members and fans in attendance, following Thursday's training camp practice:
Bears passing game put on a clinic
Passing game is firing this morning. Two deep ball completions of note from Caleb Williams to Olamide Zaccheaus and Rome Odunze in 11/11.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 31, 2025
#Bears passing game is putting on a show today. Caleb Williams placed a deep ball beautifully to Luther Burden III and then found Olamide Zaccheaus for a long completion off a scramble.
Burden is having his best day of camp, making catches everywhere.— Michal Dwojak (@mdwojak94) July 31, 2025
Offense playing well today.
Caleb with some nice throws. Avoided a Montez sweat sack to throw a perfect ball to Olamide Zaccheaus for a big gain. Finished with a nice pass over the middle to D.J. in the Redzone. #DaBears#Bears#ChicagoBears— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2025
Bears offense had rough 2-minute drill
Overall, best day of camp for Caleb Williams and the first team offense. The only struggles were in two-minute drill at the end with a sequence of bad plays.
Luther Burden had a really good day. Encouraging to see. #Bears— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2025
Caleb Williams had his best day of training camp by a mile
Caleb Williams is dialed in today, ladies and gentlemen.
Spraying the ball all over the field.
This time to Rome Odunze deep down the sidelines. Another zip pass to Myles Boykin.
Fun to watch.— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) July 31, 2025
Bears QB Caleb Williams having his best practice of training camp IMO. Perfect touch floating long passes to Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus and rifling completion to DJ Moore over middle.— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) July 31, 2025
Real good day for Caleb so far & heat is being sent his way which makes it more impressive— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2025
Rookie Luther Burden III was the star of the show
Ben Johnson said Luther Burden’s “play speed” jumped off the tape. It’s even more impressive in person. The rookie receiver has some wheels and has made a couple of spectacular catches at this morning’s practice. #BearsCamp@cbschicago— Ryan Baker (@RyanBakerMedia) July 31, 2025
Ben Johnson praised Luther Burden’s play speed this morning.
It’s been on display over the first half of practice.
He’s had several catches mixing in with 1s and 2s. Sometimes he’s getting himself open, sometimes he’s making grabs with solid coverage.
Good day so far.— Alex Shapiro (@AlexShapiroCHSN) July 31, 2025
#Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden excelling today with at least four receptions from Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent, including a tumbling grab near the sideline.— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) July 31, 2025
Luther Burden making his presence felt today with all 3 QB’s— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2025
Olamide Zaccheaus continues to be a standout
Olamide Zaccheaus continues to impress. Sharp routes. Diving catches. Also, Luther Burden looks nice. Gets himself open. Got that twitch and speed.— Mark Carman (@thecarm) July 31, 2025
Olamide Zaccheus has really impressed this week & he just had a nice big downfield catch from Caleb here in 11 on 11s— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2025
Longest play of camp alert: Caleb Williams scrambles around and hits Olamide Zaccheaus on a deep over.— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 31, 2025
Tyson Bagent impresses as he competes for QB2
Tyson Bagent is also having a really nice practice today.
Has hit Luther Burden multiple times today for first downs and deep balls.#Bears— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@JAYChi_Bears) July 31, 2025
FWIW: Bagent has looked incredibly comfortable through the first two weeks of camp.— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) July 31, 2025
LS Scott Daly carted to locker room
Long snapper Scott Daly was just carted back to the locker room.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 31, 2025
Rough day for the offensive line
OL having a rough day, false starts & botched snaps— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2025
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze connection continues
#Bears doing some third down situations now.
First play of period: Defense jumps offsides, Caleb Williams takes the free play and hits Rome Odunze for a big gain.— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2025
Great deep ball from Caleb to Rome which gets the fans here on their feet— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) July 31, 2025
Rookie Colston Loveland continues to impress
Colston Loveland has had a nice start to practice.
He had a couple catches in 1 on 1s receiving but more impressively was stout in 1 on 1 pass pro. Also looked solid blocking in team run period.
This kid looks the part. Versatile player. #DaBears#Bears#ChicagoBears— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) July 31, 2025
Rookie Ruben Hyppolite had an impressive practice
Rookie LB Ruben Hyppolite showed up with some plays throughout the session, which was just short of 2.5 hours.
- In a 3rd down period, Caleb had a dart deep over middle to Miles Boykin.
- Olamide Zaccheaus keeps looking smooth running routes— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 31, 2025
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