The Chicago Bears have a battle brewing at left tackle between Braxton Jones, rookie Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie. But the Bears are also in a race against time to hammer out the starting offensive line ahead of the Week 1 opener in five weeks.

Williams said he and his offensive teammates are trying to get to the point where they're not thinking so much pre-snap, as they work to learn Johnson's offense and its extensive terminology.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson conceivably could return to the field in time for the team's season opener against the visiting Minnesota Vikings, head coach Ben Johnson said on Thursday.