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Chicago Bears will take unique approach to 2025 training camp joint practices

The Chicago Bears are taking a different approach to joint practices in training camp this year.
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The Ben Johnson era is already bringing some unique changes to the Chicago Bears.

According to multiple team insider reports, the Bears will host two teams for joing training camp practices this year: the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.

The Bears will host the Dolphins in their preseason opener on August 10. They'll host the Bills on August 17.

It isn't uncommon for NFL teams to hold joint training camp practices, but two sets of joint practices is rare.

Johnson obviously sees value in lining up against unfamiliar opponents in training camp, and it makes a ton of sense. Why not level up the competition before the games kick off for real?

Holding joint training camp practices is good for the players beyond just the competitive spirit. It helps break the monotony of facing your teammates day in and day out, learning their tendencies, getting into what could be a predictable pattern or rhythm of performance.

The Ben Johnson effect is already here. And it's fantastic.

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BRYAN PEREZ

Bryan Perez founded and operated Bears Talk, a Chicago sports blog. Prior to that, he covered the Bears for USA Today’s Bears Wire and NBC Sports Chicago. In addition to his Chicago Bears coverage, Perez is a respected member of NFL Draft media and was a past winner of The Huddle's Mock Draft competition. Bryan's past life includes time as a Northeast scout for the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks.

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