The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule is out now, and while it may be the NFL's hardest schedule in terms of last year's winning records, they do have a historic rest advantage that few teams ever get.
If there is one position group that head coach Ben Johnson has relentlessly prioritized overhauling in his image since arriving last winter as Chicago Bears head coach, it’s at wide receiver.
The Chicago Bears still have yet to lock down definitive plans for a new stadium. It’s believed to be down to three contending areas: Arlington Heights, Hammond, or Chicago.
The Chicago Bears have spent the off-season addressing a variety of needs on their roster. After winning the NFC North with an 11-6 record in 2025, expectations are high in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears prepare for minicamp, head coach Ben Johnson is closely evaluating the roster. When he does, it’s clear the team is still lacking in one department.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
One of the biggest talking points for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been about where their new home will be after their days in Soldier Field come to a close.
The Chicago Bears are heading into the second season under head coach Ben Johnson and while the upcoming schedule has challenges, the offense is projected to remain a top-caliber unit in 2026.
We now know the full extent of the Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule following the official release on Thursday evening. Honestly, the decision makers did the Bears a few favors with the way their schedule was laid out.
Despite the NFL Stadium Council telling the Chicago Bears that only the sites at Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana, were viable for the new stadium project, Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has held firm that the team belongs in its home city.
The NFL schedule makers did the Chicago Bears few favors. One year removed from being buoyed by a favorable schedule, according to ESPN Stats and Information, this year’s Bears slate is the most difficult in the league.
The release of the NFL schedule reveals exactly what Bears quarterback Caleb Williams faces week to week as he tries to continue the progress the offense showed last season.
The Chicago Bears seemingly have a daunting road ahead after seeing the 2026 schedule release, but things aren’t actually as bad as they look for a team looking to repeat as NFC North champs.
The Chicago Bears‘ backfield is definitely a bit crowded right now. D’Andre Swift is clearly the lead running back, but Kyle Monangai has emerged as the No.
The Chicago Bears quietly had one of the best running back duos in the NFL in 2025. With so much attention rightly on Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson last season, the Bears' dynamic duo at running back, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, mostly flew under the radar, especially at the national level.
The Chicago Bears have had to address some sudden departures on offense this off-season. When center Drew Dalman decided to retire, they went out and acquired Garrett Bradbury to replace him.
The Chicago Bears failed to address the defensive end position so far this offseason and plenty of logical options still remain on the market, however the Bears are fine playing out the long game.
If there's one gripe Chicago Bears fans have with the team's offseason, it's the lack of an addition at edge rusher. The Bears went into the offseason with a major issue opposite Montez Sweat because of the uncertain trio of Austin Booker, Shemar Turner and Dayo Odeyingbo.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is already making his presence known in his new city. The team signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal in March.
If you're looking at the so-called "rest advantage" the Bears have over opponents with their 2026 schedule, it's probably better to take it for what it is and not what fans want it to be.
Two of the top quarterbacks selected in the 2024 NFL Draft will square off in a Week 7 matchup at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on October 22.
Drake released three albums on Friday, including “Iceman.” It generated buzz around the world and became the most-streamed album of 2026 in a single day, according to Spotify.
The NFL released the full schedule of games for the 2026 season, including the Chicago Bears’ slate. Fans are already looking forward to some key fixtures.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have plenty to be proud of from their highlight-heavy 2025-26 season, as the team went from the bottom of the NFC North to the top in just one season.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and other members of the Bears haven't hidden this offseason that they are eyeing a trip to the Super Bowl coming off the club's postseason appearance.
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears had a tremendous comeback season in 2025-26, with the team landing at No. 1 in the NFC North and making it to the playoffs. But there still is work to do.