A Bears offense that has struggled in two of three preseason games received a major boost Monday, just 13 days before the team's regular-season opener in Houston.
Tight end Zach Miller and receiver Eddie Royal practiced without restrictions for the first time since suffering concussions during the first week of training camp. Both had been working out on a limited basis before being cleared for contact Monday.
"We've had them out practicing," said coach John Fox. "We just had them out of contact. So I think their conditioning level is pretty good.