Having recovered from last year's season-ending leg injuries, Willie Young and Lamarr Houston both have been cleared to participate in the Bears' first training camp practice Thursday.
Young led the Bears with a career-high 10 sacks in 2014 despite rupturing his Achilles' tendon in a Week 16 loss to the Lions. Houston tore his ACL in a Week 8 defeat to the Patriots. While cleared to practice, both are expected to be eased back into action.
"It's just going to be a progressive stage with our coaches," said general manager Ryan Pace.