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With a first-year offensive coordinator, a second-year quarterback and a new cast of supporting players, even small signs of progress are hard to see. But it’s just part of the process, Fields said.

Eddie Jacksons phantom interception highlighted the fifth day of Bears practices,  one when coach Matt Eberflus revealed the true nature of one injury issue.

After a few days learning the playbook and working on their conditioning, veteran offensive linemen Riley Reiff and Michael Schofield began working for a few plays with starters and it only figures to increase from here on out.

Lucas Patricks hand injury led the Chicago Bears to turn to their sixth-round rookie from University of Illinois, Doug Kramer rather than 2021 starter Sam Mustipher.

With just one full practice in the books, the Bears lost their starting center to injury as Lucas Patrick left the field Thursday, and they also were without Teven Jenkins.

The gang is back together at Halas Hall for the first training camp practice of the summer.

It's just one practice, but the early deployment of the new guys brings forth a sign of things to come.

Projecting the 53-man roster for the Bears is more difficult in this rebuilding year with the talent level so even throughout the roster.

The Bears on Tuesday added a veteran offensive lineman for the second straight day, signing tackle Riley Reiff to a one-year deal. Reiff has played 10 NFL seasons with the Lions, Vikings and Bengals.

The Bears continued to add veterans to their offensive line Tuesday, agreeing to sign tackle Riley Reiff on Tuesday.