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30 Day Challenge: My favorite Bears TE ever
Over the course of June, we at Windy City Gridiron are running the 30 Day Challenge, where every single day, someone on our staff tells a story relating to their fandom of the Chicago Bears. We’ll be sharing memories of players and coaches that we either loved or hated, specific games or plays that stick […]
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026: 7. TJ Edwards
It’s time for the next installment of our ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026. So far, we’ve seen punter Tory Taylor, LT Braxton Jones, and WR Rome Odunze make the list. Number seven is LB TJ Edwards. Edwards is an interesting case on the team because of the significant injury he […]
The Bear’s Den, June 9, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Dives Into His ‘Goldfish’ Memory Don’t worry, we will have actual football updates later today on WCG and the Den tomorrow from OTA’s. Today? Caleb goldfish stories. Or Ted Lasso’s goldfish. Well, SOMEBODY has a dad gum goldfish else we wouldn’t be talking about it, would […]
Chicago Bears Father’s Day Sale!
My guys at FOCO have a special Father’s Day sale going on right now, where you can get 25% off select shirts by using the promo code SHIRTS25. FOCO has hundreds of licensed products, so there’s literally something for everyone. No matter your favorite sport, no matter your favorite team, FOCO has you covered. Chicago Bears fans, […]
Packers’ Micah Parsons thinks Bears’ Caleb Williams should be the #1 player in the NFL Top 100
The annual NFL Top 100 Players list is coming soon, and the League just shared a promo clip where a producer asked several players who they believe should be number one. No Chicago Bears were asked; however, one Chicago Bear was mentioned, and he was mentioned by a member of the Green Bay Packers. “Yeah, […]
30 Day Challenge: Favorite Bears Running Back of All Time
While some teams are trading for future HOF defensive ends and others are celebrating their QB on the cover of a video game, most of us are existing in the doldrums of the offseason. Join us in our quest to provide the best Bears centered topics around. Our next topic? Who is your favorite Bears […]
The Bear’s Den, June 8, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Of course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois Florio spills what he somewhat laughingly considers his wisdom and wit on the Bear stadium push. He may be right, he may be wrong. His track record in being right is… spotty… but he’s no Jason La Canfora when it […]
30 Day Challenge: If The Bears Retire One More Number, Which Should It Be?
While some teams are trading for future HOF defensive ends and others are celebrating their QB on the cover of a video game, most of us are existing in the doldrums of the offseason. Join us in our quest to provide the best Bears centered topics around. Our next topic? If the Bears retire one […]
2026 NFC North Position Group Rankings: Defense
In part two of our yearly NFC North Positional Rankings, we take a deeper dive into the defensive side of the ball. Last year, two teams finished inside the Top 10 in Defensive DVOA, while the two who made the playoffs finished in the back half. While some could argue that defense wins championships, it […]
30 Day Challenge: Who is Your All Time Favorite Bears QB?
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. Maybe it’s not much of a surprise who I chose for this […]
30 Day Challenge: Who is the most underrated Bears player?
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. Let’s be honest — the Chicago Bears have some hype right now. […]
Chicago Bears sign draft picks Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones
Earlier today, before the stadium drama unfolded, the Chicago Bears announced that they have signed their first two 2026 draft picks, safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones. Thieneman, the 25th overall selection out of Oregon, figures to earn a starting spot next to free agent pickup Coby Bryant at some point this offseason. The […]
UPDATED: The Chicago Bears are focused on Indiana for the new stadium
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but the Chicago Bears appear to be zeroing in on a site for their new state-of-the-art stadium. According to a report from Capitol Fax, a site dedicated to Illinois politics, the Bears plan to build in Hammond, Indiana. Capitol Fox reported a text they received from Senator […]
Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026: 8. Rome Odunze
Let’s move on with our third name on our list of the ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2026. If you missed the first two installments, number 10 was punter Tory Taylor, number 9 was left tackle Braxton Jones. Number 8 is wide receiver Rome Odunze. Odunze certainly has not been bad […]
The Bear’s Den, June 5, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Ken’s Note: The scheduler for the Den was wonky this morning it didn’t fire off at 5:00 AM as usual. All is well. Bears QB Caleb Williams on ‘she-wolf’ Myles Garrett, his Michael Jordan tribute and his video game cover Garrett has a case to be the greatest defensive player […]
Caleb Williams Talks Growth, Chicago Favorites on New Heights Podcast
The Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined Travis and Jason Kelce on the latest episode of their podcast “New Heights.” The episode, which was released Wednesday, touched on everything from Williams’ top throws from last season and being named the EA Sports Madden NFL 27 cover athlete to head coach Ben Johnson’s expectations for the […]
Check out the Madden NFL 27 trailer featuring Caleb Williams and a new Bears GM
Seeing the Chicago Bears in the national spotlight is going to take some getting used to, but after decades of mostly irrelevance as a franchise, the Bears seem to have the two most important pieces of the puzzle figured out. Head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams have the club’s trajectory heading upwards. The […]
This is the coolest Chicago Bears team since 1985
The Chicago Bears have been a lot of things in the history of their franchise. They’ve been winners (sometimes). They’ve been losers (a lot). They’ve been maddening (always). But aside from the Super Bowl-shuffling ’85 squad that dominated the NFL with unprecedented amounts of aura, you would never, ever describe the Chicago Bears as “cool”. […]
2026 NFC North Position Group Rankings: Offense
With the 2026 NFL offseason winding down, the focus on the season is taking shape as we inch closer to the start of training camps across the league. The lull between the draft and training camp can feel like an eternity for some, but it’s a great time to take a step back and zoom […]
Sharp: 2025 Bears Near Top of NFL in Receiver Errors Leading to Incompletions
Heading into the 2026 NFL season, expectations for the Chicago Bears have been elevated across the board. Following the excitement of last season’s playoff run that saw the team defeat the rival Green Bay Packers in the wild card round en route to an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams, there’s optimism that Ben […]
30 Day Challenge: Favorite Place to Watch a Bears Game
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. While some teams are trading for future HOF defensive ends, most of […]
The Bear’s Den, June 4, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Rome Odunze says he has a “new normal” with his foot Importantly, he’s been looking good at practice in his “new normal” state. Bears QB Caleb Williams’ giant leap will require one from WR Rome Odunze as well The Bears are counting on Odunze to bounce back from a rough […]
Chicago Bears OTA Updates for June 3
The Chicago Bears are in the midst of their final voluntary organized team activity (OTA) running from June 2-4, and with the media at Halas Hall today, we got some updates. Both defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo and linebacker T.J. Edwards were at practice today, although neither participated in the team portion. Odeyingbo tore his Achilles […]
30 Day Challenge: Favorite Bears WR of All Time
While some teams are trading for future HOF defensive ends, most of us are existing in the doldrums of the offseason. Join us in our quest to provide the best Bears centered topics around. Our next topic? Who is your favorite Bears WR of all time? Mine is easy – my former college teammate Brandon […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Preseason Schedule Announced
Earlier today, the NFL announced the full 2026 preseason schedule, and here are the three Chicago Bears games. Saturday, August 15, vs the Cleveland Browns at 12:00 p.m. CT Saturday, August 22, at the Cincinnati Bengals at 6:00 p.m. CT Saturday, August 29, at the Tennessee Titans at 5:00 p.m. CT That Cincinnati game was […]