Players who were standouts in the second week

The Chicago Bears have wrapped their second week of training camp at Halas Hall. There were no shortage of storylines, including more development along the offensive line and some injury updates.

The Bears are gearing up for the start of the preseason, where players will get more chances to prove themselves. But before that, there were some standout performances during the second week of practice. Whether it’s veterans looking to break out or rookies looking to be immediate impact players, there were some encouraging performances on display.

Here’s a look at seven players who impressed during the second week of training camp practices:

RB Trestan Ebner

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Rookie running back Trestan Ebner has been in the headlines this week as he continues to flash his impressive skillset during practice. Ebner has been one of the standouts since the start of training camp, where he’s showcased his speed and playmaking ability. That’s included some impressive runs during team drills, where he showed his elusiveness. Ebner has been utilized in multiple roles, whether it’s in the run game or catching passes out of the backfield. While the Bears have their top backs in David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, Ebner could carve out a nice role for himself on offense as a rookie.

They Said It: “He can catch the ball really well out of the backfield, he’s really explosive. I’m excited to see what he can do because he’s a very explosive player.” — Khalil Herbert on Ebner

WR Tajae Sharpe

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Veteran wide receiver Tajae Sharpe started training camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list, which didn’t help his chances as a roster bubble player competing for a roster spot. But with injuries to some of Chicago’s top wideouts, Sharpe is seeing increased reps with the starters, and he’s making the most of them. Sharpe has been a standout over this last week, where he’s made some impressive catches from Fields. If Sharpe continues to impress during practice and into the preseason, he could certainly find himself in the mix for a roster spot.

They Said It: “When you have a guy step up like that, that’s awesome. That’s what it’s all about, right? Guys go down, guys step up and Tajae did a nice job. We’re excited to have him back. He’s back now and he looks good in the drills.” — Matt Eberflus on…