The Chicago Bears conducted rookie minicamp this weekend, where rookies (and some veterans) hit the practice field for the first time at Halas Hall.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze were the main attractions during the weekend, and their early chemistry shined during Friday’s practice. Unfortunately, Odunze was held out of Saturday’s practice due to hamstring tightness. But it’s clear Chicago’s top-10 selections are quickly building a rapport.
In addition to the Bears’ five draft picks and nine undrafted free agent signings, there were a handful of players there on a tryout basis. And it sounds like some of them made a strong impression.
Following two days of practice, Chicago signed six tryout players:
WR John Jackson
Nov 6, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hugs USC Trojans wide receiver John Jackson III (80) during pregame warm-ups at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Experience: Rookie
College: USC
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215 lbs
DB Leon Jones
Oklahoma’s Jayden Gibson (1) catches the ball for a touchdown over Arkansas State’s Leon Jones (2) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Oklahoma won 73-0.
Experience: Rookie
College: Arkansas State
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
DT DaShaun Mallory
Nov 11, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Collin Schlee (9) is tackled by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Dashaun Mallory (0) on a scramble during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-USA TODAY Sports
Experience: Rookie
College: Arizona State
Height: 6-1
Weight: 275 lbs
LB Paul Moala
Dec 22, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Paula Moala (13) celebrates his sack of UCF Knights quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (not pictured) during the second half of the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Experience: Rookie
College: Georgia Tech
Height: 6-0
Weight: 229 lbs
WR Freddie Swain
Oct 19, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Freddie Swain (16) is brought down by South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Ernest Jones (53) and South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Experience: Veteran
College: Florida
Height: 6-0
Weight: 199 lbs
TE Tommy Sweeney
Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) runs against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins (58) in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Experience: Veteran
College: Boston College
Height: 6-5
Weight: 244 lbs
