The Bears prepared for the start of training camp not knowing whether three of their most important defensive players would report on time, but general manager Ryan Poles said defensive end Robert Quinn, linebacker Roquan Smith and rookie safety Jaquan Brisker were at Halas Hall on Tuesday.
There remains a question as to whether they’ll practice. Smith and the Bears are in a standoff about his contract as he enters the final season of his rookie deal, and it’s very possible he will be a “hold in” by showing up for camp but declining to participate in some or all field work.