The Chicago Bears, sidelining tight end Cole Kmet for the season with a knee injury, are scouting a trade before the deadline. While rookie Sam Roush and practice‑ squad player Stephen Carlson back up starter Colston Loveland, the team lacks a true blocker. Analyst Ben Solak suggests the Bears could acquire Panthers’ former fourth‑round pick Ja’Tavion Sanders—currently a depth‑chart scratch—for a 2027 sixth‑round pick. Sanders, 23, recorded 62 catches for 532 yards and two TDs over his first two seasons, offering a low‑risk lottery ticket at TE3.
The Chicago White Sox’s postseason surge in 2026, powered by a fifth‑ranked offense (776 runs) and a young, up‑and‑coming lineup, faces a coaching shuffle as hitting coach Joel McKeithan departs for the St. Louis Cardinals. McKeithan, who joined the Sox as an assistant in 2025 after stints with the Reds, Tigers and Phillies, will now help the rebuilding Cardinals improve on their 2026 low of 720 runs. With Derek Shoman staying on staff, the Sox must find a new second‑in‑command to guide their talent‑rich roster and keep the team in postseason contention for 2027.
The Chicago Bulls need to think carefully about the future of this team, and Matas Buzelis isn't proving he should be a part of it.
The Bears dominate Week 8, beating Seattle 34-17 to improve to 6-2. Pro Football Network Impact grades highlight standout performances: QB Caleb Williams posts a 78.0 rating (10th among 28 QBs) with top EPA metrics, while RB D’Andre Swift earns 81.4 (6th among RBs). WR Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze rank among the league’s best pass‑catchers, and guards Jonah Jackson (85.1) and Joe Thuney (82.4) secure top‑ten grades. On defense, rookie DT Jeffery Simmons shines with an 89.9 rating (3rd among DTs), adding a sack and six tackles, and DE Montez Sweat (80.0) and LB Devin Bush (82.6) each record sacks. Kicker Cairo Santos and punter Tory Taylor also post top‑10 special‑team grades.
With the Indianapolis Colts looking to move on from their veterans, the Chicago Bears should be all over star cornerback Charvarius Ward.
The Philadelphia 76ers (7‑1) host the Detroit Pistons (6‑1) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 PM ET in a showdown at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams arrive on winning streaks—Philadelphia after a 126‑107 rout of Chicago, highlighted by Tyrese Maxey’s 26 points and 11 assists, and Detroit after a 124‑91 demolition of Charlotte, featuring Cade Cunningham’s 33‑point effort. The game airs on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and NBC Sports Philadelphia, with a live stream available on Fubo (free trial). Catch the only team that has beaten the 76ers this season as they clash for conference momentum.
Jaylen Brown shows he’s fitting into the Philadelphia 76ers without eclipsing Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embiid, posting 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in a 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. The former Boston star praised Maxey’s leadership, emphasized his role as a defensive complement, and highlighted coach Nick Nurse’s praise for his toughness and hustle. With the Sixers sitting 7-1, Brown says the team’s defense is non‑negotiable and that the squad still has room to grow into a ‘great team.’
Quarterback Caleb Williams leads the Chicago Bears to a statement 31‑24 win over defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football (Week 8, Nov. 4, 2026). After the victory, Williams recalled hearing that Chicago has always been a "Bears town" even during Michael Jordan’s 1990s Bulls dynasty, prompting former Giants DE Chris Canty to criticize the comment on First Take. Skip Bayless jumped in, defending Williams and claiming the 1985 Bears still eclipse the Bulls in Chicago loyalty. The controversy highlights the Bears’ championship push while keeping the focus on their latest upset.
Wednesday’s NFL roster moves see several teams activating players from IR and bolstering practice squads. The 49ers bring back DB Nate Hobbs and WR Demarcus Robinson, while the Rams activate TE Terrance Ferguson, LB Myles Garrett and RB Ronnie Rivers. The Patriots and Cardinals each designate two players to return from injured reserve. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers claim G Trevor Keegan and waive Luke Haggard, and the Vikings add RB DeeJay Dallas and T Corey Robinson. Multiple clubs—Bears, Browns, Lions, and others—sign a dozen players to practice squads, including RB Hassan Haskins (Browns) and LB Joe Bachie (Lions). These moves shape depth charts ahead of the weekend’s games.
The Chicago Bears, after bolstering their line with Jeffery Simmons, are urged to add Miami Dolphins edge rusher Josh Uche before the trade deadline. Currently, Montez Sweat leads with seven QB hits and three sacks, while Austin Booker matches the team lead with four sacks. Uche, a free agent after 2026, has recorded 29 tackles, five QB hits and two sacks in seven games, earning a 75.4 PFF grade (23rd of 111 edge rushers). ESPN’s Seth Walder argues the Bears can find a bargain to pair Uche with their existing pass‑rush trio and improve their Super Bowl odds.
Fantasy managers get a clear Week 9 kicker guide from ClutchPoints. Stream Chicago’s Cairo Santos, who’s riding a 30‑point‑plus offense and has nailed long kicks (up to 58 yards), and Las Vegas’ Matt Gay, who’s staying hot after a 53‑yard field goal and five extra points against the Jets. Washington’s Drew Stevens also earns a start after a 56‑yard game‑winning field goal against Philadelphia and a 14‑of‑17 season conversion rate. On the flip side, Kansas City’s Harrison Butker is a sit due to recent miss‑rates and a struggling Chiefs offense. The piece breaks down each kicker’s recent volume, matchups and fantasy upside.
Caleb Williams breaks Aaron Rodgers' NFL record with a 36‑game streak of at least 20 pass attempts and no more than one interception, highlighted by a 34‑17 win over Seattle on Nov 1, 2026. Williams completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and a TD, guiding the Bears to four touchdowns while avoiding multiple‑interception games. The streak measures his ability to handle a heavy workload without giving up repeated turnovers, a rare feat for a young quarterback tasked with a demanding offense. The achievement underscores Williams' growing reliability and adds a new chapter to Chicago’s quarterback history.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claim former Vikings guard Trevor Keegan off waivers, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. Keegan, a 2024 fifth‑round pick who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles and played seven games for Minnesota this season, joins a Bucs line that has sparked a turnaround after an 0‑4 start, highlighted by a 16‑0 shutout of the Falcons in Week 8. The 26‑year‑old, a three‑time All‑Big Ten honoree and 2022 national champion at Michigan, will debut as Tampa Bay heads to Chicago for Sunday Night Football against the Bears.
Edmonton’s 23‑year‑old forward Colton Dach, a 62nd‑overall pick acquired from Chicago in a March 2024 trade, is emerging as a surprise asset for the Oilers. After a quiet stint with the Blackhawks—only five goals in 78 games—Dach has thrived in Edmonton, posting five goals in his first 20 games (a 20‑goal pace) and delivering physical, skillful play alongside Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins. The article argues that General Manager Stan Bowman may have struck another reclamation hit, similar to Vasiliy Podkolzin, as Dach’s energy and scoring potential could solidify the Oilers’ bottom‑six and reward the trade that also brought Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy.
Chicago re-signed Jacob Webb instead of picking up his club option, keeping a durable middle reliever in place while the bigger rotation and outfield questions wait.
The Chicago Bears have a 16-man practice squad, but the list will be fluid, and we’ll update it throughout the year. UPDATE (10/6): The Bears signed wideout Scotty Miller and corner Elijah Jones. They waived corner De’Antre Prince, UPDATE (10/5): The Bears released defensive end Marcus Davenport after he requested his release; he then retired. Practice […]
The Knicks aim to lighten Karl‑Anthony Towns’ defensive load ahead of their next showdown with the Chicago Bulls. After a 133‑127 win on Oct. 28, where Towns posted 19 points and 13 rebounds, New York’s coaching staff must improve rim protection by tightening perimeter defense and rotating help early. The article advises using Towns as both a screener and a spacing threat to keep the Bulls honest, while stressing that defensive adjustments should be a team effort to avoid giving Chicago open looks. Cleaner outside defense, not just offensive firepower, could reduce the pressure on Towns and secure another victory.
Here is the Chicago Bears 53-man roster for the 2026 season, which we’ll update as transactions are made. 10/13 UPDATES: The Bears activated defensive lineman Shemar Turner from the PUP list and placed defensive end Montez Sweat on the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list. OFFENSE (23) Quarterback (3): Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum Running back […]
Opta Analyst breaks down the 2026 NFL landscape after Week 8, separating true contenders from pretenders. The Chicago Bears lead the NFC North with an 85.2% playoff chance (6‑2) after bolstering their defense with Jeffery Simmons, while the Detroit Lions sit at 82.6% (5‑2) despite defensive inconsistency. The San Francisco 49ers dominate league‑wide with a 96% playoff probability (6‑1, +58 point differential, 51.6% offensive success). The Cincinnati Bengals rank second in team rating (13.29) and hold a 93.2% chance (offensive success 48.96%). Buffalo Bills (91.6% chance, 6‑1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (82.4% chance, 5‑2, +85 points) also feature strong cases, each with favorable remaining schedules. The analysis uses offensive/defensive success rates, point differentials and schedule strength to forecast the second half of the season.
The Chicago Bears place defensive tackle Kentavius Street on injured reserve after a knee injury in the Monday night win over Seattle. To fill the roster spot, they promote tight end Stephen Carlson from the practice squad and sign defensive tackle Earnest Brown. Street, a 2018 fourth‑round pick, has bounced around the league with one‑year deals in New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and now Chicago, logging nine tackles, two for loss and one sack in eight games this season.
The Chicago Bears, fresh off the blockbuster acquisition of All‑Pro DT Jeffery Simmons, are still hunting cornerbacks as the 2026 trade deadline looms. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the Bears have a growing need at the position, with Washington’s Mike Sainristil and Philadelphia’s Riq Woolen emerging as potential targets, though the Commanders may not be willing to part with Sainristil. Detroit is also in the mix, and former Bear corner Nahshon Wright is on the radar. Meanwhile, the Bears are linked to edge rushers like Khalil Mack, but the Chargers appear reluctant to trade him. The deadline is Nov. 10, with the Commanders (2‑4‑1) and Eagles (2‑6) both facing roster decisions.
The Chicago Bears have a chance to pull off an impressive feat as the schedule has set up the chance to beat both the defending conference
Chicago must take advantage of a wide-open conference.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
In a new Celtics Daily episode, analyst Bobby Manning outlines how Boston’s system has reshaped Jayson Tatum’s game this season ahead of his first rest day against Milwaukee. He reviews early‑season stats, breaking down performances against Detroit, Brooklyn, Chicago, Orlando and a standout showing versus the Rockets, plus how Paul George’s role impacts Tatum. Manning also argues Tatum merits MVP recognition, tying the analysis to a PrizePicks partnership.