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The Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots, the same team they vanquished to win Super Bowl 60. Given the Super Bowl wasn’t exactly a classic from a neutral perspective, reaction has been generally underwhelming to an immediate rematch, especially when the Chicago Bears looked like a prime option […]
There had been speculation for weeks that the NFL was going to select the Chicago Bears as the Seattle Seahawks’ opponent for the NFL Kickoff game to open the 2026 season. Heck, even Michael Wilbon was talking about it on the radio like it was a done deal. When the NFL announced that it would, […]
We’re getting closer to our first look at the 2026 Chicago Bears, and there’s one thing in particular ESPN’s Ben Solak wants to know about this squad: what are sophomore stars Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III about to do now that their roles are set to expand this season? As Bears fans know, general […]
Seemingly for the entirety of the 2025 stretch run, the NFL was waiting for the wheels to fall off the Chicago Bears’ wagon. Instead of following the usual script, they rode it all the way to an NFC North title and an NFC Divisional Round appearance. That hasn’t stopped the pundits from predicting their downfall […]
Even in a down season, the Chicago Bears are a ratings winner, as their primetime games regularly score big for the NFL’s broadcast partners. So imagine how happy the League must be with the Bears coming off an 11-6 regular season, and being part of two of the most exciting postseason games of all time. […]
The Chicago Bears have had a schedule for about an hour now, so let’s make some way-too-early predictions for the 2026 season! The WCG crew will kick off a schedule release roundtable in a couple of days, so I reserve the right to revise my quick take after more thought, but for now, I see […]
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they present their instant reaction podcast to the official release of the 2026 NFL schedule. We look at the Bears’ 2026 NFL schedule in full, including our way-too-early game by game season predictions, our favorite […]
Green Bay Packers fans had better get their Netflix subscriptions renewed for the 2026 season. On Thursday morning, a little less than 12 hours before the full 2026 NFL schedule was released, a leak has been reported that the Packers will have a second game broadcast on the streaming platform around a major holiday. The […]
With the NFL schedule officially released tonight, it got me thinking about which games I would like to attend. That thought quicky trailed to games I have attended and finally to the question of the day: Which one was most unforgettable? For me, it would have to be Jay Cutler’s first game at Soldier Field […]
We now know which team the Detroit Lions will close out their 2026 season with. The report comes from a game not even involving the Lions. Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Wednesday night that the Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears for their Week 18 regular season finale. Because every […]
We have our second Minnesota Vikings-related schedule leak ahead of Thursday’s formal release of the 2026 regular season slate, and it once again sees a familiar scenario for the Vikings to end a regular season with. Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star-Tribune is reporting that the Vikings will finish up the 2026 regular season with […]
Two more games on the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2026 schedule have been leaked and they’re both primetime matchups. This news was first reported by @OzzyNFL and Ryan Fowler. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in a Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup. For fans traveling to the game, a fall […]
According to a report from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving in 2026. While the NFL strives to make this an exciting matchup, this is a pretty tame result for those looking for change. This will mark the fifth time in the last six seasons (coach Dan […]
Ever since coming over via trade in the middle of the 2023 season, Bears Edge Montez Sweat has led the team in sacks each year. Will that change in 2026? If so, who are the likeliest candidates? Though Sweat had more sacks (6) in 9 games in 2023 than he did (5.5) in 16 games […]
In 2025, a big reason for the Bears’ improvement on offense came from a better offensive line. Heading into the new year, it seems as though their unit comes in high regard. ESPN’s Mike Clay put together a rating for every starting offensive lineman in the NFL, as well as an overall ranking of each […]
The Los Angeles Rams’ path to NFC supremacy is opening up quite nicely, as several teams are expected to regress in 2026. From the Bears’ unsustainable late-game magic to the Seahawks’ loss of key personnel in free agency, things are setting up for the Rams to take control of the conference, assuming L.A. doesn’t join […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears sign four players, announce WR Squirrel White’s retirement Yay on the new players but sad news that all of our Squirrel jokes will go un-snarked. 2026 NFL rookies: Day 2-3 draft picks with instant impact includes Bear Field Yates shows some love to a “controversial” Bears pick with some […]
The Chicago Bears announced four signings on Monday, two of which came at the wide receiver position. In addition, undrafted rookie wide receiver Squirrel White was placed on the reserve/retired list. The signings Chicago made are as follows: The most notable player of the bunch is Scotty Miller, who spent four seasons with the Buccaneers […]
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released this week on May 14th. The Seattle Seahawks, as defending Super Bowl champions already know that they will be kicking off the season on Wednesday, September 9th on NBC. Although there are rumors that the Seahawks opening night opponent will be the Chicago Bears, there is still nothing […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Undrafted QB Miller Moss unlikely to make Bears’ roster this season, but there’s value in developing him Miller, who backed up Caleb Williams at USC, is the fourth-string quarterback and likely headed for the practice squad if he impresses in training camp. But that could be the first step toward […]
The 32nd annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere is set to take place in Los Angeles, California from May 14-16, and the Chicago Bears will be represented by one of their new wide receivers at the event. The team’s third round pick out of Mississippi State, Zavion Thomas, has been announced as one of the 42 rookies […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller is signing with the Chicago Bears, per Adam Schefter. Miller joined the Steelers in 2024, joining then-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after the duo’s one-year stint together with the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping them win the Super Bowl […]
Chicago Bears fans have been pleased with the team’s wide receiver room entering the 2026 season, and why not? Both Luther Burden and Rome Odunze have shown promise early in their careers, Jahdae Walker looks like he could be a contributor despite being a UDFA last year, and the Bears added Mr. Versatility, Kalif Raymond, […]
Take a look at the newest numbers for our newest Bears. CB, Malik Muhammad – #24 S, Dillon Thieneman – #31 LB, Keyshaun Elliot – #49 C, Logan Jones – #54 WR, Zavion Thomas – #81 TE, Sam Roush – #87 DT, Jordan van den Berg – #96 Obviously, Dillon Thieneman’s #31 is no surprise […]
With the Chicago Bears starting rookie minicamp this weekend, the team announced they’ve signed four of their seven draft picks. The team has agreed to terms with day three picks CB Malik Muhammad, LB Keyshawn Elliott and DL Jordan van der Berg. They have also signed their second third-round pick WR Zavion Thomas. These contracts […]