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Brad Biggs: Kyle Long is finally healthy — and looking forward to what could be a special Bears season

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - Bears coach Matt Nagy issued some veteran days for the first time Tuesday, letting a handful of players skip a light practice. What stood out most was one player who didn't rest: Kyle Long.

The veteran right guard stood around enough in the previous two training camps to last a career. While the focus is on the swing-tackle position and what the team will do if indispensable left tackle Charles Leno suffers an injury, the biggest development on the offensive line is Long's long-awaited return to health. It even overshadows the position change made next to him, with James Daniels sliding to center and Cody Whitehair kicking out

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