News: Peterson has recovered from his appendectomy and opened camp working with the first team, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Spin: Even though Peterson opened camp with the first-team, it's probably only due to his familiarity with the offense. Expect Matt Forte, the Bears' 2008 second-round selection, to get increasingly more reps with the first-team offense and vie for the starting gig throughout the remainder of training camp. News: Peterson had an appendectomy and was not at practice Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports. Spin: He isn't expected to be out long. For now, Peterson figures to slot in as the team's No. 2 back behind Matt Forte, though we wouldn't rule out the Bears bringing a veteran free agent to replace Cedric Benson, who was waived earlier...
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