Photos of Chicago Bears players reporting to training camp through the years — and what they brought with them.
Quarterback Rex Grossman arrives with his TV wrapped in his linens in 2004. (John Smierciak/Chicago Tribune)
2006 training camp
Quarterback Kyle Orton opted for a guitar instead of a TV at training camp in 2006. (Chicago Tribune file photo)
Offensive lineman Roberto Garza arrives with plenty of Charmin. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt is surprised with the media turnout in Platteville, Wis., in 1998. consin.
Linebacker Warrick Holdman carries a television to his dorm room after arriving at Olivet Nazarene University in 2002.
Quarterback Jim Miller arrives with a binder and some linens in 2002.
Alex Brown takes a look around after arriving by bus from Halas Hall in Bourbonnais in 2002.
Linebacker Rosevelt Colvin unloads his belongings from his Range Rover after arriving in 2002.
Olin Kreutz carries his belongings on a golf cart into the dorm in 2003.
Ted Washington walks his bicycle to the dorm in 2003.
Terrence Metcalf arrives in 2003 with his TV.
Defensive tackle Bryan Robinson carries in equipment for his hyperbolic oxygen chamber which he will use during training camp in 2004.
Offensive lineman Ruben Brown arrives for camp on his custom chopper.
Guard/tackle Aaron Gibson arrives with his TV in 2004.
Defensive end Alex Brown carries a TV to his dorm room in 2005.
Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson pretends to pull start his bicycle while riding around campus in 2005.
2006 training camp
Ruben Brown wheels his massage chair into the dorm after arriving in 2006. (Chicago Tribune)
2006 training camp
Bears safety Todd Johnson carries his microwave into the dorms in 2006. (Chicago Tribune file photo)
Ian Scott with a stuffed “Lightning McQueen” pillow from Cars movie as he reports to training camp in Bourbonnais in 2006.
Mark Bradley is all smiles as he lifts a big Tv out of his SUV in 2007.
Safety Mike Brown has his pillows and linens for his arrival in 2008.
Tommie Harris video tapes his arrival to Bourbonnais in 2008.
Devin Hester unloads his vehicle after arriving in camp in 2009.
Tight end Greg Olsen arrives with belongings in 2010.
QB Jay Cutler unloads personal items and heads to his dorm.
D.J. Moore (right) brings his flat screen as Earl Bennett gives him some ribbing in 2010.
Israel Idonije arrives with his gear in 2010.
Rookie players arrive in camp in Bourbonnais in 2010.
Olin Kreutz, left, and Chris Williams, right, start unloading their gear in 2010.
Safeties Chris Harris (left) and Major Wright head to the training table for dinner.
Defensive lineman Julius Peppers arrives to Bourbonnais in 2012.
Matt Toeaina arrives in camp in 2012.
Wide receiver Earl Bennett takes his flat screen to his dorm room in 2012.
Jay Cutler reports to the training camp in 2012 with a bag from Whole Foods.
Brian Urlacher has his belongings and heads to the dorm after arriving in 2012.
Brandon Marshall needs to know where to check in as he arrives in 2012.
Running back Matt Forte shows up in camp in 2012 with linens.
Matt Forte waves to Jay Cutler as he talks with reporters after arriving in 2013.
Long snap center Patrick Mannelly has his hands full with personal belongings in 2013.
Kicker Robbie Gould arrives with pillows and bed linens in 2013.
Wide receiver Brandon Marshall arrives in camp with a segway in 2013.
Jermon Bushrod arrives at Bears training camp in 2014.
Jay Cutler unloads his conversion van with help from two assistants after arriving at Bears training camp.
C. J. Wilson carries shoes, a game console and luggage as he arrives at Bears training camp.
Nate Collins hands off items, including a body pillow that reads: “Same Sheet Different Day” after arriving at Bears training camp.
Offensive lineman Kyle Long waits his turn to chat with the media in 2015.
Jay Cutler imakes his way to a media huddle as Bears players report in 2015.
Defensive lineman Cornelius Washington gets a ride to his dorm as Bears players report to Olivet Nazarene University on July 29, 2015.
Bears linebacker Sam Acho arrives at training camp on July 29, 2015.
Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy arrives for training camp on his hoverboard (and his likeness on his t-shirt).
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler arrives with … cricket sticks? … at training camp on July 27, 2016.
Linebacker Jerrell Freeman arrives as the Bears report to training camp in Bourbonnais on July 26, 2017.
Quarterback Mike Glennon arrives (with pillow) as the Bears report to training camp in Bourbonnais on July 26, 2017.
Punter Pat O’Donnell and kicker Connor Barth arrive in a McLaren as the Bears report to training camp in Bourbonnais on July 26, 2017.
Running back Jordan Howard gets a ride as the Bears report to training camp on July 19, 2018.
Josh Bellamy and Charles Leno as the Bears arrive at training camp on July 19, 2018.
Kyle Long rides a bike as the Bears report to training camp on July 19, 2018.
Punter Pat O’Donnell as the Chicago Bears report to training camp on July 19, 2018 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Receiver Anthony Miller as the Chicago Bears report to training camp on July 19, 2018 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky gets a ride as the Bears report to training camp on July 19, 2018 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
Originally Published: July 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM CDT