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NFL’s latest Montez Sweat snub could push the Bears star to answer Chicago’s biggest question heading into 2026

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat cracked the NFL’s Top-100 list but was left off ESPN’s Top-10 edge rusher rankings, a sign that there’s more he can look to show in 2026.

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Chicago Bears: 3 Trade And Free Agent Moves To Make Before Training Camp

After winning the NFC North and making a trip to the playoffs, the Chicago Bears are not satisfied. With training camp around the corner, now is the best time for the team to make moves and bring in players so they can get acclimated.

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Proposed Bears Trade Package for Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Would Be No-Brainer for Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears fans would love to see the team pull off a trade for Arizona Cardinals veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat. But what exactly would it take to land him?

Tyrique Stevenson News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bears players rally behind Tyrique Stevenson after big personal news

Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson did not have the best season in 2025. After establishing himself as a key part of the team’s secondary in his first two years with the team, the 25-year-old faced numerous issues in Year 3.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Caleb Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7

NFC Notes: Javon Hargrave, Kevin O’Connell, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears QB Caleb Williams says that he isn’t too concerned about the numbers and notes that his lower completion percentage could be a result of his willingness to get rid of the ball when necessary.

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Exploring Greatest Unknowns for the 2026 Chicago Bears Season

Teams, fans and media spend an NFL offseason trying to analyze, collate, and make conclusions about change coming for the next season. Pretty much everything

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Bears and Ryan Poles Poised to Benefit From a Collapsing NFC North

GM Ryan Poles often receives extensive criticism for his inability to focus properly on Chicago Bears pass rush issues. Poles also gets his share of criticism for a run defense among the league's worst over the past two years after they had been best in the NFL in 2023.

Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

How Injuries Made Bears' Jaylon Johnson One of NFL's Most Underrated Cornerbacks

Though the Chicago Bears' 2025 season eventually became a stunning success story, the team started training camp on the wrong foot with an inauspicious injury report.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Building the Bears’ break glass in case of emergency free agent shortlist before training camp begins

The Chicago Bears kick off training camp in just a few weeks and will need to have a shortlist of free agents on stand by in case of emergency. Here are the players I would have on my list.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Caleb Williams drops to No. 2 behind top AFC QB in CBS Sports’ 2024 re-draft

The Chicago Bears went all in on Caleb Williams when they selected him first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. The franchise needed a long-term answer at the quarterback position, and they saw the Oklahoma and USC product as the perfect man for the job.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Bold Predictions For the Chicago Bears' Offense During 2026 NFL Season

The Bears are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory, and they outperformed virtually all expectations that fans had for them at this point last year.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Projected Bears starters by Week 1 who won’t hold their jobs by Thanksgiving

The Chicago Bears were no strangers to shuffling the roster during the 2025-26 season and these projected starters entering training camp shouldn’t get too comfortable, even if they’re holding down starting spots when the season begins.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Bears Got a 17th-Place ESPN Lineup Grade and Ben Johnson Should Use It as Fuel for Camp

We've reached the season-long prediction and roster analysis portion of the offseason. While hope surrounding the Bears is high with them coming off their best season in 15 years, some have questions surrounding the level of talent across the roster.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 7

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: Evidence of Ozzy Trapilo Recovery Surfaces

Amid a weekend celebrating the nation's 250th birthday came something to enhance the joy of Chicago Bears fans. Taken in its proper context, a video on Instagram of left tackle Ozzy Trapilo doing strength training of various types can easily be overemphasized.

Caleb Williams News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6

Caleb Williams Has The Pope Ready For Some Chicago Bears Football

If you thought the Chicago fanbase was already full of itself, imagine the power we gave ourselves when we learned that His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, hails from Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Caleb Williams’ 2026 jump hit with ‘big if’ from ESPN analyst

The Chicago Bears are having some sort of a renaissance, thanks in large part to quarterback Caleb Williams. In leading the Bears to their first appearance

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 6

The Difficult Task of Fitting Bears Defense With an Extra Edge Rusher

Expectations for a Bears roster addition at edge rusher have raged out of control from media and fans since the start of offseason work, and actually tracing back to the end of the draft.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / July 6

Former Chicago Bears Linebacker Has Reportedly Died

Gail Clark, a standout linebacker who earned widespread admiration as one of Ohio’s most dedicated high school coaches, passed away on July 5 at the age of 75.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Building a 20-0 all-time Bears team

The Chicago Bears have had some legendary players throughout franchise history. Unfortunately, they only have the one Super Bowl victory to show for it.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Bears offensive line story became even more impressive after two major challenges failed to derail Chicago’s greatest strength

The Chicago Bears completely revamped the offensive line in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson, but what was more impressive is how the organization survived two major challenges to keep that strength just as strong.