Senior writer Larry Mayer breaks down a deep and talented secondary led by cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson and Kyler Gordon along with safeties Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker.

Bears Bolster Defense With Two Veteran Signings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago kicks off camp with roster shake-ups and strategic signings on defense.

Training camp across the NFL has become a national spectacle. Media and fan access is more abundant than ever before, and with that comes a level of scrutiny an

The Bears re-signed safety Alex Cook Thursday morning, two days after cutting him. In between, the entirety of the Bears defense did 40 up-downs during their first practice Wednesday,

Dennis Allen is having the Bears defense do the classic football conditioning up-down drill for a good reason. It's part of his test, which is fitting challenge for this veteran unit.

It's a bit of a throwback to the days of the Buddy Ryan era with Dennis Allen's scheme becoming aggressive instead of always sitting back in soft zones.

Writer Gabby Hajduk previews the Bears' defensive line, a group that boasts a wealth of experience at both the edge rusher and tackle positions through a combination of new and returning players.