Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Who Plays QB If the Bears Must Break Glass in Case of Emergency

At this point the practice squad quarterback has gone past emergency quarterback and is now the backup for the Bears. This is practice squad quarterback Miller Moss, the rookie from Louisville and before that Caleb Williams' USC teammate.

Tyson Bagent News / Pro Football Rumors / September 26

Tyson Bagent Clears Concussion Protocol

Bears second-string quarterback Tyson Bagent entered the NFL’s concussion protocol on Tuesday, but he may not miss any action. Bagent cleared the protocol and will practice on Saturday, head coach Ben Johnson announced (via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Bears Double-Down on Surprising Position in Latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft

It may only be September of the 2026 NFL season, but mock draft season never ends. NFL writer Gilberto Manzano released his latest 2027 NFL mock draft for Sports Illustrated this week, which includes a stunning seven quarterbacks taken in the first round.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 26

Bears coach Ben Johnson addresses team decision before Eagles game

The Chicago Bears are coming off a disappointing Week 2 performance against the Minnesota Vikings. They struggled to put points on the board and their special teams also did not perform as expected.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Bears dealt another Caleb Williams concern before Week 3

Williams strained his hamstring in last Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings and has not practiced this week.

Bold predictions for NFL Week 3: Bears take down Eagles despite QB crisis

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 3 games

Bears’ Ben Johnson not flinching from Eagles test despite injuries

Bears third-string QB Case Keenum prepares to start against Eagles

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Gervon Dexter Still Winning Favor With Bears Fans After Trolling Packers

Chicago Bears fans surely enjoyed the debacle that was the Green Bay Packers' loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, and they certainly loved Gervon Dexter's reaction to the result.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Saquon Barkley Puts Bears Defense on Notice, But Here's How Dennis Allen Can Respond

The Bears need to prepare for an all-in Saquon Barkley on Monday Night Football. The Eagles running back isn't letting a stinger keep him from playing a "fearless" brand of football out of Philadelphia's backfield.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Bears QB Caleb Williams Doubtful For Week 4

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Bears QB Caleb Williams is currently considered doubtful for the team’s Monday Night Football matchup with the Eagles.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Bears Weigh Potential Defensive Switch Regardless of Injuries

Quarterback is not the only place where injury is giving the Bears uncertainty about a lineup change this week. Then again, perhaps they'll make a change regardless of injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / September 26

Bears coach admits Colston Loveland disappointment

The start of the 2026 NFL season hasn’t gone according to plan for Colston Loveland. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor admitted that the second-year tight end was particularly disappointed last week.

Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / September 26

Cole Kmet addresses Bears’ emergency situation

The Chicago Bears saw Caleb Williams suffer a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. He exited in the fourth quarter and did not return.