What We Learned From Bears-Bengals Joint Practice

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor preview Bears-Panthers with CHSN and FOX play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin, who shares his biggest storylines heading into Week 1. They also break down Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and key matchups before wrapping things up with the latest Bears injury news and their game picks.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor wrap up the preseason on the Charter Podcast, breaking down Tyson Bagent and Zavion Thomas’ big performances against the Titans, the Gervon Dexter trade and the latest in the Kyler Gordon injury saga. They hand out their training camp awards, including offensive and defensive MVPs and most improved players, before previewing the season and making their final record predictions.

Ruthie and Clay break down the Bears’ joint practice with the Titans, including the latest on Kyler Gordon, Luther Burden III and other key injuries. They also dive into the roster battles surrounding Kaden Davis, Marcus Davenport, and they take a look at Sam Roush's camp, plus Gervon Dexter’s status and potential trade rumors. Clay shares his three things to watch for against Tennessee as the Bears’ preseason comes to a close.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati to break down the Bears-Bengals joint practice, including Caleb Williams’ performance, the offenses led by Williams and Joe Burrow, and standout plays from the Bears’ tight ends and Kalif Raymond. They also discuss the left-tackle competition, whether starters should play Saturday and what to expect in the preseason matchup.

Ruthie and Clay are joined by CHSN contributor and 670 The Score host David Haugh to break down the latest Bears stadium news, including whether Arlington Heights still has a chance against Hammond, Indiana, and what Bears fans are saying in recent polls. They also look ahead to the preseason opener, discuss the latest injury updates on Coby Bryant and Ozzy Trapilo, and dive into Dan Pompei’s profile on head coach Ben Johnson.

The Bears training camp storylines keep coming as Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Bigs Media's Herb Howard to break down the biggest takeaways from camp so far, including Caleb Williams' continued growth, key injury updates, and the left tackle battle. They also discuss under-the-radar standouts, Darnell Wright's record-setting extension, and what to watch as the Bears inch closer to the start of the NFL season.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Athletic's senior writer Kevin Fishbain from training camp to break down the biggest storylines, including 'Caleb Williams' added mobility, Kyler Gordon’s injury, the linebacker battle, and what to expect from Dennis Allen’s defense in Year 2. They also discuss Press Taylor’s offense, wide receiver Rome Odunze’s camp, veteran wideout Kalif Raymond, Dayo Odeyingbo’s recovery, and other standout developments from Bears camp.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer to preview Bears training camp, breaking down the biggest position battles, expectations for key players, and what the next step is in Caleb Williams’ development. They also discuss rookies to watch, including Dillon Thieneman, and identify a few under-the-radar players who could make a surprising impact this season.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are back from their summer vacations with their way too early Pro Bowl picks for the Bears. They discuss why Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson, Darnell Wright, Montez Sweat, D'Andre Swift, Coby Bryant, and Colston Loveland may all be in line for Pro Bowl seasons.

Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor hand out their pre-training camp superlatives on this episode of The Charter. They discuss which Bears players are primed for a breakout season, who could take a step back, the veterans and rookies poised to make the biggest impact in 2026, and the position group that still needs the most help before training camp begins.