Matt Eberflus optimistic view of Zacch Pickens' injury

Chicago Bears On SI previously reported that defensive tackle Keith Randolph and cornerback Doug Coleman had been released.

The Bears held a practice on Saturday and cornerback Jaylon Johnson left the field in the middle of it.

“It's personal. It's a good thing, not a bad thing,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

The injury report for defensive tackle Zacch Pickens doesn't sound like a disaster, and Pickens walked around normally and even jogged a little during practice near the rehab area. His unspecified injury of unknown severity was sustained during practice before the game against the Chiefs.

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“We don't think it's a long-term thing,” Eberflus said. “We don't know exactly what it is right now, but we have a good feeling about him and his progress.”

It's practice, man

The true football purist would have loved to catch a pass at practice on Saturday. Caleb Williams threw the ball on an out route to DJ Moore and he did the toe drag for the first down. It was a beautiful pass and catch and after that.

Tyson Bagent had the best long ball of the practice when he threw a play action pass down the right sideline to Tyler Scott, who scored the touchdown well behind the secondary.

Another memorable play had players on offense blowing their whistles even when it didn't count. Jaquan Brisker blitzed Williams for a safety, who recognized it and immediately sprinted away from the blitz. Coaches blew their whistles when Brisker was within a few feet of Williams, but not before he raised his arm. The receivers and DBs further back also had no time to react to the whistle, and Williams' pass on a sprint to the right sideline flew 27 yards and was caught by tight end Gerald Everett in tight coverage, reminiscent of the catch Cole Kmet made on Williams' pass against Buffalo.

Brisker had his big moment when he intercepted a long pass from Williams intended for Keenan Allen.

Sweat

The group of players working on stationary rehab bikes after their injuries was large, but basically the same as before the Chiefs game.

Guard Ryan Bates, safety Kevin Byard, edge rusher Jacob Martin, cornerback Leon Jones, wide receiver Collin Johnson, running back Roschon Johnson and guard Theo Benedet were joined by defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and wide receiver Dante Pettis.

Any clues?

Two days after Saturday's game, Eberflus was asked about tackle Larry Borom's ankle injury.

“I don’t have an update for Larry at the moment,” Eberflus said.

This can't be good for Borom considering he now has competition from Kiran Amegadjie and they have considered Matt Pryor as a tackle in addition to the guard position.

When asked if he liked Pryor as a swing tackle, Eberflus said, “Yeah, we love Pryor. Pryor can play all positions. That's why we love him. He could guard inside, outside, either side, tackle either side. We're excited about him.”

In other words, use ink to put Pryor's name on the team and stay away from Borom as a swing tackle.

When asked about long snapper Patrick Scales, who is already out at the beginning of training camp, Eberflus did not paint a rosy picture.

“We'll see. At the moment we don't know yet,” said Eberflus. “When we know, we will have to make decisions on the ground. We are ready to do so and will be flexible.”

Another situation that didn't sound great.

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