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Chicago Bears tight end Joel Wilson has impressed head coach Ben Johnson during mandatory minicamp practices.

Wilson, a former Petoskey High School standout, has made multiple standout plays, including a touchdown catch and a leaping grab over a defender.

Coach Johnson praised Wilson's savvy route running and feel for the game, but noted he needs to prove himself in run and pass protection.

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson made his way up through the coaching ranks with a focus on tight ends.

From being the tight ends coach at Boston College, to the same position with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions , before eventually landing his first head coaching job this NFL offseason with the Bears .

Needless to say, Johnson knows what he’s looking

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