Day in the Life: Bears equipment team
Story by Gabby Hajduk, photos by Bailey Black
ChicagoBears.com went behind the scenes to document a day in the life of the Bears equipment team, which consists of director Tony Medlin, assistant director Tyler Glende, assistant managers Thomas Woody, Gary Faulcon and Nick Cooks, and administrative assistant Cameron Reed.
From preparing cleats and helmets for practice to making a perfect game ball, the equipment team is tasked with a wide array of daily responsibilities that ensure the safety of players, efficiency on the practice field and readiness for gameday.
While every day is different for the group, the following is a glimpse into their roles during a padded training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 14 — a day before the Bears’ joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals and two days before their preseason matchup at Soldier Field.
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