With the ' season opener fast approaching, head coach Ben Johnson is preparing his team for the game against the Carolina Panthers and beyond. Johnson shared a message for his team heading into a 2026 season filled with high expectations.
“Habits on the field, habits off the field,” said rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. “So really everything and anything you can do to get yourself or your mind ready or get the team ready to go out there and play this weekend.”
Sunday's season opener against the Panthers will be a good test for Thieneman, who also got some preseason action. Carolina has some talented receivers, some notably reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan, who finished the year with 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.Chicago needs Thieneman to have a good rookie season and stay healthy. All throughout training camp, injuries have been a problem for the ,
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