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Bears Shake Up Secondary, Cornerback Battle Heats Up

Summary

  • Tyrique Stevenson demoted to second-team defense
  • Nashon Wright, Terell Smith also impacted by changes
  • Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen says second CB spot "up for grabs"
Bears Shake Up Secondary, Cornerback Battle Heats Up

In a recent Bears training camp practice, the team's defense underwent some notable changes in the secondary. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen shook up the cornerback positions, with Tyrique Stevenson being relegated to the second-team defense. Additionally, Nashon Wright and Terell Smith were also impacted by the changes.

Allen explained that the team is exploring its depth at cornerback, with veteran free agent signings like Nick McCloud and Shaun Wade getting opportunities to work with the starters. The defensive coordinator emphasized that the second cornerback spot is "completely up for grabs," suggesting an open competition is underway.

This comes as Stevenson, the Bears' 2024 second-round draft pick, looks to rebound from a challenging season. The coaching staff appears intent on pushing the young cornerback to earn his starting role, rather than handing it to him. With Wright also impressing in camp, the battle for the second cornerback job promises to be a closely watched storyline as the Bears prepare for the upcoming season.

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The Bears' defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, shook up the cornerback positions, with Tyrique Stevenson being relegated to the second-team defense and Nashon Wright and Terell Smith also impacted by the changes.
According to Allen, the team is exploring its depth at cornerback, with veteran free agent signings like Nick McCloud and Shaun Wade getting opportunities to work with the starters. Allen says the second cornerback spot is "completely up for grabs," suggesting an open competition.
Stevenson, the Bears' 2024 second-round draft pick, is looking to rebound after a challenging 2024 season. The coaching staff appears intent on pushing Stevenson to earn his starting role, rather than handing it to him, as the team evaluates its depth at the position.

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