NFL decides on a team for this year's 'Hard Knocks'

NFL decides on a team for this year’s ‘Hard Knocks’

Dec 11, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a NFL logo on a communications center inside Sports Authority Field before the start of the game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL has decided which team will be featured on the 2024 edition of “Hard Knocks,” and the choice is not terribly surprising.

The Chicago Bears will be featured on “Hard Knocks” during training camp. The Bears were one of three teams eligible to be selected by the NFL, with the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints as the other options.

NFL and NFL Films have selected the Chicago Bears to serve as this year’s team on Hard Knocks, sources tell ESPN.

First episode of Hard Knocks with the Bears is scheduled to air Tuesday night, Aug. 6. pic.twitter.com/4Ay2A9bTHz

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The Bears were the obvious choice all along. They have the No. 1 overall draft pick in quarterback Caleb Williams and have worked to surround him with a lot of talent. It helps that we already know Williams will be the starter, which is not necessarily common for a rookie quarterback.

“Hard Knocks” is scheduled to premiere on Aug. 6, with filming set for the start of training camp.