First training camp practice July 23

Pack your bags.

The Bears are going to get an early jump on the 2008 season. Well, earlier than usual but they’re within the rules here.

The first training camp practice at Olivet Nazarene University is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23. This will be the club’s seventh summer at the school in Bourbonnais, Ill. The early start is because the first preseason game is Aug. 7 at Soldier Field against the Kansas City Chiefs.

A full training camp schedule will likely be released in June.