The Chicago Bears hosted the Miami Dolphins for a joint practice on Friday, and Chicago's defense set the tone early amid a dominant outing.

The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins practiced together today at Halas Hall in advance of Sunday’s preseason opener. Neither team plans to play their starters much, if at all, in the game, so today’s controlled reps will be critical as both teams ready themselves for the regular season.

The Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears will hold a joint practice in Illinois. The joint practice offers players a valuable opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for roster spots. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel emphasizes the importance of joint practices for refining techniques and fundamentals.