Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 4 Recap

The pads were popping again bright and early Monday morning. Under a sunny but unseasonably cool day, the Chicago Bears continued preparations for their first preseason game, which is a week from Friday. A few minor bumps and bruises, some hot red zone action, drops from a key player and another dust up. That’s just the tip of the iceberg from Monday’s action. Let’s hit the camp update, bullet point style:

Alshon Jeffery suited up in pads for stretching, but sat out with a sore foot. He did continue to do side work, catching balls, but did not participate in team drills.
Matt Slausen didn’t finish practice. Coming off offseason surgery, his status was described as “status quo”.
Jeremiah Ratliff sat out Monday’s practice as a coach’s decision. Let’s call it a veteran’s day off. Coming off his hip and leg issues before last season, having a day off tomorrow will give Ratliff a couple of days off.
Tim Jennings sat out with his pesky quad issue.
Chris Conte and Craig Steltz remain on the PUP list.
Kyle Long was not at practice, as he was getting evaluated by doctors for his viral infection. If he’s cleared, he could return on Wednesday.
Reserve receiver Terrence Toliver sat out.
With Alshon Jeffery out, Eric Weems got some extra reps with the top wide receivers, playing along with Brandon Marshall and Marquess Wilson.
Speaking of Brandon Marshall, he didn’t have the best of days, dropping a couple of catchable balls including one in the red zone.
Receiver and returner Chris Williams continues to show flashes. He could be an X factor on offense besides as a punt returner.
With Ratliff out, Will Sutton took reps with the 1’s on defense.
Brian de la Puente, Eben Britton and Michael Ola rotated in at the starting guard spots.
Martellus Bennett caught a couple of red zone touchdowns. That would be very welcomed in the season.
What would a Bears practice be without another fracas. This time reserve DE Cornelius Washington squared off with backup O-lineman Joe Long.

That’s all I’ve got time for now.