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Bears Camp Report: New starting safety, another injury, Ruben Hyppolite shines, and more!
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Key Points:
- Due to bad weather, the Chicago Bears held practice indoors at the Walter Payton Center, resulting in fans being sent home for the second time this year; attendees are advised to have backup plans for potential cancellations.
- Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite received mixed reviews from beat reporters, praised for his active defense and key plays but noted to have struggled in coverage against tight end Cole Kmet.
- Offensive highlights included long touchdown passes from Caleb Williams to Jahdae Walker and Case Keenum to Kaden Davis, with strong performances noted from D’Andre Swift and receivers in team drills.
- Several key players were absent or limited in practice, including Cam Lewis, Luther Burden III, and Braxton Jones, with recent signee Xavier Woods stepping in at safety and rookie Malik Muhammad II taking significant nickel defense reps.
- Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen was in Canton for Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame induction, with Al Harris taking over defensive duties during practice; the team also signed another defensive back recently.
