Lance Briggs returns to Bears practice

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs participates in a Q&A with media.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs participates in a question-and-answer session with media members after practice Wednesday at Halas Hall.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears head coach Marc Trestman laughs during a press conference four days before up the team’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long (center) mockingly holds a microphone as teammate Jared Allen talks to the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs addresses his controversial decision to skip practice Monday to attend the opening of his restaurant in California. Coach Marc Trestman excused his absence.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs explains to reporters why he skipped Monday’s practice to attend the opening of his restaurant.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears head coach Marc Trestman exits the press area.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (background, lower left) and head coach Marc Trestman (foreground) participate in workouts Wednesday morning.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears players Jay Cutler (6), Lance Briggs (55) and Charles Tillman (33) stretch at the beginning of workouts on Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (center) stretches with teammates.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterbacks Jay Cutler, left, and Jimmy Claussen participate in a morning workout Wednesday.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back Matt Forte (22) and tight end Martellus Bennett (83) rest on the sidelines.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears long snapper Jeremy Cain, a recent signing, participates in practice at Halas Hall.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

The Bears’ Jay Cutler (6) and Lance Briggs (55) stretch during practice.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs stretches.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears defenders D.J. Williams (58), Lance Briggs (55) and Charles Tillman (33) chats during practice.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebackers D.J. Williams (58) and Lance Briggs (55) run agility drills.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stands with teammates as they stretch during practice.   (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)