Bears begin three-day rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

Larry Mayer

The Bears kicked off their rookie minicamp Thursday and are slated to conduct non-contact practices Friday and Saturday at Halas Hall.

A total of 43 prospects will participate: all five draft picks, nine undrafted free agents and two first-year Bears-as well as 23 unsigned rookies and four unsigned veterans taking part on a tryout basis, hoping to earn a contract. (Complete list is below.)

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