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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest.  (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago Bears first-year players were on the Halas Hall practice fields Friday and Saturday in Lake Forest for rookie minicamp. Check out photos of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and more.

Chicago Bears first-year players were on the Halas Hall practice fields May 10-11, 2024, in Lake Forest for rookie minicamp. Check out photos of Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and more.

Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Head coach Matt Eberflus watches as quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Head coach Matt Eberflus watches as quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Head coach Matt Eberflus, right, talks with equipment manager Tony Medlin during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Head coach Matt Eberflus, right, talks with equipment manager Tony Medlin during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams runs laps during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams runs laps during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Running back Ian Wheeler works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Running back Ian Wheeler works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Rome Odunze watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Running back Ian Wheeler (33), right, warms up during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Running back Ian Wheeler (33), right, warms up during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams throws to receivers as head coach Matt Eberflus watches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams takes a water break during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive tackle Mark Ho Ching (74) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive tackle Mark Ho Ching (74) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. (67) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive tackle Keith Randolph Jr. (67) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Marcus Rogers (16) warms up with teammates during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Marcus Rogers (16) warms up with teammates during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams takes off his helmet during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Quarterback Caleb Williams takes off his helmet during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive back Reddy Steward (46) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Defensive lineman Austin Booker (94) stretches during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower laughs while answering reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower laughs while answering reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron addresses reporters before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron addresses reporters before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Outside lineman Kiran Amegadjie watches teammates work out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Freddie Swain works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Wide receiver Freddie Swain works out during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower takes reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower takes reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Eric Washington answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower answers reporters' questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears Special Teams Coordinator Richard Hightower answers reporters’ questions before rookie minicamp at Halas Hall Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams greets the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams greets the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws passes during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws passes during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze goes through drills during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze goes through drills during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Freddie Swain runs downfield after catching a pass during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Freddie Swain runs downfield after catching a pass during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears punter Tory Taylor during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears punter Tory Taylor during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears punter Tory Taylor practices during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears punter Tory Taylor practices during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Peter LeBlanc catches a pass from Caleb Williams during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Peter LeBlanc catches a pass from Caleb Williams during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receivers, from left, Freddie Swain (86), John Jackson (80), Rome Odunze (15) and Marcus Rogers (17) wait for the start of a drill during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receivers, from left, Freddie Swain (86), John Jackson (80), Rome Odunze (15) and Marcus Rogers (17) wait for the start of a drill during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive ends Jamree Kromah (59) and Austin Booker (94) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive ends Jamree Kromah (59) and Austin Booker (94) during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks with the media before the start of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 10, 2024, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)