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Skyler Thomas: Bears’ Undrafted Rising Star | NFL News

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Skyler Thomas, an undrafted free agent safety scooped up by the Chicago Bears, is already turning heads with his standout camp performance and first-team reps—Coach Rod Chance, who knows him well from Oregon State, reveals why Thomas isn’t just a depth piece but a leader in the making, even excelling behind the scenes while sidelined last year.

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Skyler Thomas: Bears’ Undrafted Rising Star | NFL News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On September 7th, yo, so the Chicago Bears snagged an undrafted free agent safety named Skyler Thomas, and word is, he's already making some noise. He had a strong training camp and preseason, even running with the first team at times. This dude might be more than just a camp body, he could be a real peace for the Bears future. Coach Rod Chants, who work with Thomas at Oregon State, sat down for an interview and really broke down what makes Skyler tick. He talked about his skills on the field, how versatile he is, and, more importantly, his character. Chants has coached a lot of talent, so hearing his take on Thomas is pretty insightful. What's interesting is how Thomas contributed, even when he was injured last year. He was in the booth, helping coaches char plays and sharing his knowledge of the defense. That kind of dedication, especially when he was sidelined, shows you the kind of player and teammate he is. And it's also touched on how Thomas was used in the Oregon State System and his leadership qualities. It sounds like Thomas brings a lot more than just athletic ability to the table, he's got

the mental game down too. This is a dope look into a player who's grinding to make his mark in the league. Keep an eye on Skyler Thomas and what he brings to the Bears defense this season. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Kory with the story.

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