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Ryan Poles’ 5 best moves as Bears GM
The 2026 season will mark Ryan Poles’ fifth season as general manager of the Chicago Bears. Things are trending in the right direction for his regime, seeing as though the Bears won the NFC North last year and won their first playoff game since the 2010-11 season. It took a little while for things to […]
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026: 2. Tyrique Stevenson
We have just two names remaining on our ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove. So far, every name in the top five has been on the defensive side of the ball; in fact, the last three names, Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett, and Gervon Dexter, have all been on the defensive line. Coming in […]
Who is the Chicago Bears’ Biggest Divisional Threat in 2026?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Chicago Bears are coming off their first NFC North title since 2018, and they are […]
The Bear’s Den, June 23, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears “We’re waiting. We’re not going to negotiate a deal with anyone but Mr. McCaskey,” Carr said. “We’re waiting for him to call. If he calls, we’re going to sit down and negotiate this out and […]
Chicago Bears Training Camp Report Dates Announced
The Chicago Bears and NFL revealed on Monday the start dates for the team’s 2026 training camp in Lake Forest, IL. Bears rookies will officially report for camp on July 25, with veterans reporting three days later on July 28. There has not yet been any information released in regards to which practices will be […]
Ryan Poles’ 5 worst moves as Bears GM
The 2026 season will mark Ryan Poles’ fifth season as general manager of the Chicago Bears. Things are trending in the right direction for his regime, seeing as though the Bears won the NFC North last year and won their first playoff game since the 2010-11 season. There’s been a lot of good to come […]
Chicago Bears Will Have 2 Joint Practices This Preseason
Earlier this month, it was reported that the Cincinnati Bengals would host a joint practice on August 20 with the Chicago Bears ahead of their August 22 preseason game. And now we get word that the Bears will also spend Thursday, August 27, at the Tennessee Titans’ practice facility before their Week 3 preseason game […]
30 Day Challenge: Who is your All-Time Favorite Chicago Bears’ Offensive Lineman?
For all the clichés in the cliché-rich game of American gridiron football, the old axiom that the game is won in the trenches is among the most well-known. And it’s one of the most accepted. Few teams have had long-term or even short-term success without solid lines on both sides of the ball. And there […]
The Bear’s Den, June 22, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS WATCH: Bears WR Luther Burden thrills campers with FaceTime call to Caleb Williams You gotta love the Bears groove right now. Unless you are a Packers podcaster. Burden was mingling with campers when they asked him if he could FaceTime Williams so they could say hello. Bears banking on safeties […]
30 Day Challenge: Current or Historical Bear I’d Like To Have A Beer With
For today’s 30 Day Challenge article, I was asked to pick a player from the current (or past) Chicago Bears roster that I would most like to share a beer with. And given the fact that I am currently one of the hosts of our Bears Over Beers podcast at 2nd City Gridiron, the fit […]
Bears QB Caleb Williams gets more Patrick Mahomes comps from NFL experts
We’re officially getting to the point where the insane hype around Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams doesn’t feel completely far-fetched. Not after what we saw last year anyway. Sure, the incoming third-year quarterback has some things to iron out in his game—specifically, improving his completion percentage and learning to take the easy stuff more often. […]
30 Day Challenge: One player from another team I wish the Bears had
For today’s 30 Day Challenge article, I was tasked with picking one player from any of the other 31 NFL teams that I would want on the Chicago Bears. There are a lot of different directions I could’ve chose to take this prompt. I’d say there are certainly better quarterbacks in the NFL right now […]
McCook, Illinois Makes its Pitch for the New Chicago Bears Stadium
Earlier this month, it was reported that the Chicago Bears were “focused” on Hammond, Indiana, for their brand new state-of-the-art stadium. Okay, sure, whatever… It’s been two weeks since that report, and the focus on the Hoosier state seems to have gone nowhere. In fact, Illinois lawmakers still feel they are in the game with […]
Top Free Agent Defensive Ends Still Available for the Chicago Bears
Just one week after 82% of Chicago Bears fans voted that they expect defensive end Austin Booker to get double-digit sacks in 2026, our same Reacts voters feel that defensive end is still the team’s biggest need. No argument here, as that’s also how I voted. I do think Booker has a great shot at […]
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026: 3. Dayo Odeyingbo
This is it: the top three of our 10 Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026. We’ve seen one special teams player, two offensive players, and four defensive players make the list so far. Based on 2025 performances, it’s no surprise that the next player is also on the defensive side of the […]
30 Day Challenge: Which player did the Bears pass on that you wish they had taken?
Each day in the month of June, we’ll roll out a fresh topic to get Chicago Bears fans thinking. Be sure to chime in with your answer in the comments so we can all get to know our WCG members a bit better. There are dozens of ways to interpret this question. For example, I […]
The Bear’s Den, June 19, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears banking on safeties Coby Bryant, Dillon Thieneman to rise together Will be fun to watch! We hope. Coby Bryant’s Super Bowl Experience Benefits His Chicago Bears Teammates Did you see that ring? It’s MASSIVE. Chicago Bears Film Review: Gervon Dexter’s Strengths and Areas of Growth He needs to keep […]
Rallying Around One of Our Own: A 24 Hour Fundraiser for a Bears Fan is now LIVE
The stream is live! You can watch via the embed below (You can also watch from the Twitch website directly) you can also donate by clicking here. All donations will be entered into our giveaway raffles, there’s a lot of cool Bears stuff to win, so even if it’s $1, it’s going to a good […]
30 Day Challenge: Favorite Bears LB of All Time
Each day in the month of June, we’ll roll out a fresh topic to get Chicago Bears fans thinking. Be sure to chime in with your answer in the comments so we can all get to know our WCG members a bit better. Who is your favorite Bears LB of all time? I remember where […]
The Bear’s Den, June 18, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears’ Rome Odunze among stars in Adidas’ ‘Speed Broker’ ad campaign Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson plays a ‘speed broker’ who keeps track of nine fast football players, including five who play in the NFL. Bears great Mike Singletary: ‘I see a lot of Patrick Mahomes’ in Caleb Williams I like Mike. […]
10 Bears Takes (Part 2): Roster battles, contract extensions, and more
EDITOR: Click here for part 1 (Takes 1-5), which was published earlier today. 6. Setting the table for key roster battles on the defensive side of the ball. Heading into the offseason, it was clear that the Chicago Bears’ defense needed some work. Following the exit of key veterans like Byard, Jaquan Brisker, Nahshon Wright, and […]
30 Day Challenge: My favorite Bears team of all time
It’s tough to narrow down my favorite Bears team of all time down to only one. Though they haven’t won the Super Bowl since I’ve been alive — and have only appeared in one when I was five years old — there have been a handful of entertaining teams that have been extremely fun to […]
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026: 4. Grady Jarrett
We’ve reached the final four Chicago Bears that have the most to prove in 2026. Today’s player is our second consecutive defensive lineman, and it is Grady Jarrett. When the Bears signed Grady Jarrett last offseason, it came just two days after the Falcons released him in a cost-cutting move. Bears fans, myself included, immediately […]
10 Bears Takes (Part 1): Offensive expectations, injury list, and more
Last week, the Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program with a three-day mandatory mini-camp. Although the bulk of the offseason acquisition process is over, fans around the league can expect minor roster shuffles and additional veteran free agents to sign with teams leading up to training camp. With the table set for training camp […]
The Bear’s Den, June 17, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Eagles place Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on reserve/retired list Former 2025 Chicago Bear is apparently hanging them up. Bears sign WR Kaden Davis, LB Tony Fields II from United Football League Definitely worth a good long look at these guys. Bears Mailbag: Has Luther Burden III Taken the WR1 Role From Rome […]
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