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The Bears made key defensive additions this offseason, giving the unit a better ceiling than some analysts project despite lingering concerns.
Last year, the Chicago Bears got only 7 regular-season games from Jaylon Johnson (and both postseason games), but I don’t think he was 100% in any of them. His offseason was hampered by a groin injury, and then during his first game (week 2 vs. the Lions), he suffered a different groin injury, this one […]
Among the many breakout players the Chicago Bears boasted in 2025, Nashon Wright may have been the biggest on defense. After playing his first three seasons with the Cowboys, Wright posted a career year with five interceptions and a league-high eight individual takeaways. That said, during free agency, many Bears fans hoped that the front office would bring back the Pro Bowler. However, general manager Ryan Poles and the front office had other plans. The team let Wright walk, and he signed wit...
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Mike Clay's projections point to a huge touchdown jump for Luther Burden as the Bears replace lost red zone production entering the 2026 season with new opportunities available
Instead of wishing and hoping for a recent draft pick to turn things around, the Dallas Cowboys could try and dump him onto the Chicago Bears via trade.
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Caleb Williams sends a signed jersey to Chicago native Pope Leo Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has sent a signed jersey to Pope Leo XIV. Leo, born as Robert Francis Prevost, is a Chicago native. And, given that there’s only one NFL team in town, it’s safe to say he’s a Bears fan. […]
Bears Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson says he knew the Bears wouldn’t re-sign him, despite his performance in 11 games with them last season, in which he had three sacks and two interceptions. “I’m a firecracker, but let’s take the body of work: never legally been in trouble; never physically harmed a person,” Gardner-Johnson said via […]
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Jaylon Johnson has the talent and leadership to anchor the Bears defense, and a healthy season could put him back among the NFL's All Pro cornerbacks.
We’re getting closer and closer to the start of the 2026 NFL season as training camps will open at the […]
Gerald McCoy struck the right balance on Caleb Williams, acknowledging areas for growth while praising the Bears quarterback's elite potential.
Despite any expectations fans may have about Grady Jarrett, the Chicago Bears’ lack of significant movement at the position suggests they still expect him to be a difference-maker in the middle of the defense. Oh, sure, they brought in Neville Gallimore on a two-year, $10 million deal, but they needed a replacement for Andrew Billings. […]
CBS Sports ranked D'Andre Swift outside its top 10 running backs, but the Bears playmaker has a strong case to be ranked ahead of Josh Jacobs.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent Pope Leo XIV an autographed jersey for the Fourth of July.
Joe Thuney remains one of the NFL's premier offensive linemen, and his impact on the Bears makes another All-Pro season a realistic possibility.
The Vikings' uncertain quarterback situation gives the Bears another reason to feel confident heading into another NFC North title defense.
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams said he’s more concerned with “how the team wins games” but admitted that he’s working on improving his completion percentage. “Obviously I want to get that up, get the completion percentage up,” Williams said, PFT. “Some of the things that I do on the field, it negatively impacts that. But we’ll […]
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If there's actually fire where fans see smoke in the desert, NFC contenders should line up quick.
Colston Loveland has all the ingredients for an All-Pro season as the Bears tight end continues building chemistry with Caleb Williams in Ben Johnson's offense.
There’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden and his potential heading into Year 2.Bears writer Gabby Hajduk wrote in an article back in May that Burden has ‘exhibited exponential growth,’ which was more than just his play on the field.“In the five weeks since the […]
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Jonathan Taylor is an elite running back, but the Bears should save their trade assets for defensive upgrades instead of pursuing another offensive weapon.
The speculation involving Las Vegas Raiders‘ Maxx Crosby in recent weeks, following the Cleveland Browns‘ trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. As a result, there have been conversations about Crosby’s future heading into the 2026 NFL season. A trade between now and the start of the season isn’t likely to happen, but […]
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It's still going to require a haul to acquire five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby but the 49ers, Eagles and Bears could make the right offer to the Raiders.
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams is excited about third-round WR Zavion Thomas and believes he has a long career ahead of him. “When he came in from practice, he was frustrated at himself, and it’s important to still encourage him,” Williams said, via Bears Wire. “When he’s out there making plays, when he’s got the […]
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The Bears enter training camp with several key position battles, from wide receiver to left tackle, that could shape Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago.