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Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy spoke to the media during rookie minicamp Sunday about his first impression of third-round draft pick Velus Jones Jr., quarterback Justin Fields' ongoing development and more.

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams believes that Bears top draft pick Kyler Gordon possesses the traits and mentally to excel in the NFL, citing the cornerback's size, speed, athleticism and temperament.

Bears rookie second-round pick Jaquan Brisker considers himself a throwback from another era, telling reporters at the team's rookie minicamp Friday: "I feel like I'm an old-school safety."

The Bears have signed seven of their 11 draft picks to four-year contracts. All seven were selected last Saturday on Day 3 of the draft with picks that the Bears acquired in four trades that day.

Appearing on the radio Friday morning, Bears general manager Ryan Poles reiterated his unwavering commitment to quarterback Justin Fields, saying that his level of belief in the second-year pro is "sky high."

The Bears on Friday announced the signings of 16 undrafted free agents. Inside the story features short bios of the 16 prospects, who will begin competing for roster spots at this weekend's rookie minicamp.

Former Bears star cornerback Charles Tillman spoke to almost 70 NFL hopefuls at Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall, advising them to learn their playbooks and what's required of them to succeed in the NFL.

The Bears will conduct their rookie minicamp Friday through Sunday at Halas Hall, with a non-contact practice each day. A total of 69 prospects are scheduled to participate, including all 11 draft picks and 16 undrafted free agents.

Bears preseason and regular-season single-game tickets and suites will go on sale to the general public next Thursday, May 12, at 8:30 p.m. CT, after the NFL announces its regular-season schedule.

Bears draft picks Venus Jones Jr. and Trestan Ebner and undrafted free agent Savon Scarver are expected to provide depth and generate competition in the return game after excelling in that role in college.

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams addresses the media on Saturday at Halas Hall after the second practice of rookie minicamp.

Rookie offensive guard Ja'Tyre Carter speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Rookie offensive tackle Braxton Jones speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Rookie defensive end Dominique Robinson speaks with the media Saturday before the second rookie minicamp practice at Halas Hall.

Bears rookie second-round pick Jaquan Brisker considers himself a throwback from another era, telling reporters at the team's rookie minicamp Friday: "I feel like I'm an old-school safety."

The Bears have signed seven of their 11 draft picks to four-year contracts. All seven were selected last Saturday on Day 3 of the draft with picks that the Bears acquired in four trades that day.

Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after the Bears kicked off their first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.