The Chicago Bears’ young offensive core is already putting in the kind of work that usually gets fans talking before camp even opens.
Caleb Williams has been at the center of it. All offseason, he’s been seen working out at USC in California with a group that included Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, Jahdae Walker and Colston Loveland. The goal was simple: keep building timing and chemistry with the players who are expected to be part of the Bears’ next step forward.
That group recently got even larger after OTAs wrapped up. The Instagram account “bearjordan84” posted photos showing Williams back at it with Odunze, Burden, Loveland, and rookies Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas joining the workout.
Bears QB Caleb Williams was spotted putting in work with his offense recently. 👀
Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas were among the players there. Love to see it. 🔥
📸: bearjordan84 via IG pic.twitter.com/j3FCZeBruB
- Bearsszn (@bearszn) July 9, 2026
It’s part of a broader offseason pattern for Chicago. Over the last week, more photos have surfaced of Bears players getting extra work in before training camp. Offensive tackles Darnell Wright, Theo Benedet and Kiran Amegadjie were spotted training with former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead, while starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo was seen in the weight room rehabbing from the playoff injury he suffered last season, an injury that will cost him a good portion of 2026.
The Bears’ offense has plenty to build on heading into the new season. Last year, the unit finished sixth in the NFL and third in rushing, and Williams set a franchise record with 3,942 passing yards. He also tied a league record with seven comeback and game-winning drives.
With DJ Moore gone after being traded to the Buffalo Bills, there’s also a clear opening for the younger receivers to take on more responsibility. Odunze and Burden are expected to help lead that room and bring Thomas along with them.
Roush’s presence is another detail Bears fans will notice. He’s viewed by many as more of a blocking tight end, so any extra work this early in the process will only help him make his case to the coaching staff.
For a young team entering 2026, the message is obvious: the work doesn’t stop just because the offseason calendar says it should. The Bears are chasing bigger things, and their core players are acting like it.
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