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Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026 Season: Cole Kmet Faces a Career-Defining Season

After quarterback Caleb Williams, arguably the most exciting young member of the Chicago Bears is tight end Colston Loveland, who capped off a phenomenal rookie season last year by setting an NFL record in the Bears' Divisional round loss to the L.A.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Dream Blockbuster Trades Chicago Bears Should Explore Before Start of 2026 Season

The start of the regular season is fast approaching and the Chicago Bears still have significant concerns on defense. After failing to adequately address edge rusher and the interior of the defensive line, the Bears are staring down the barrel of having the same major issues upfront they had in 2025.

Garrett Bradbury News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Bears' Risk With Garrett Bradbury Looks Low Based on Top 2025 Teams

The great uncertainty about this Bears offensive line heading into training camp is not how they'll replace injured left tackle Ozzy Trapilo. They already have a candidate who started at the position for them over three-plus seasons in Braxton Jones.

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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?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams announces exciting news on Thursday

Caleb Williams was a superstar long before he joined the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. A native of Washington, D.C., he starred for the football team at Gonzaga College High School.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Broncos star sets massive goal, expectation for defense

Broncos' Zach Allen sets massive goal, expectation for Denver's defense

The Denver Broncos had one of the NFL's best defenses in 2025, and it nearly carried them to a Super Bowl. They also nearly set the NFL single-season record for most sacks, falling just four shy of the mark.

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary Super Bowl winners

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

Bears' Dynamic RB Duo of D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai Confirmed as One of NFL's Best

Not that we really needed it, but we got more confirmation that the Chicago Bears have one of the best running back duos in the NFL with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / July 9

3 Chicago Bears Offensive Position Battles That Will Define Training Camp

Despite having a wildly surprising and successful 2025 season, the Chicago Bears are looking to build on that momentum for a Super Bowl trip. While a large chunk of their offensive production is injured or on new teams, the Bears have brought in players to compete in training camp for several positions.

Dillon Thieneman News / Athlon Sports / July 9

SI Ranked Dillon Thieneman 26th in First-Round Upside but Bears Have Reason to Disagree

Chicago Bears fans will be eager to see first-round pick Dillon Thieneman when training camp opens in a few weeks. The exciting safety out of the University of Oregon - by way of Purdue first - will fill a void in a secondary that hopes to improve this season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

What Age Data Suggests About Rebound for Chicago Bears Defensive Tackles

There could still be hope for the Bears' defensive line interior after two seasons struggling to stop the run, and to get to the passer. The Bears have settled for Gervon Dexter's inconsistency as a run stopper in his first three seasons, and he now enters a contract year.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Ben Johnson’s emphasis on physicality upset plenty of people, but one year later it looks like exactly what the Bears needed

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brought a whole new level of intensity that sparked an entire organization and everyone around the league has understood the meaning behind it.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Terron Armstead’s message puts even more pressure on a Bears recent third-round bust entering make-or-break training camp

Former Chicago Bears third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie is sitting firmly on the roster bubble going into training camp and the next few weeks could decide the rest of his career in the NFL.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears fans believe Caleb Williams took dig at CJ Stroud with latest post

The quarterback rivalry between Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and CJ Stroud is heating up ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The tension traces back to Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Best players the Bears face in 2026: Aidan Hutchinson

After their first playoff appearance in five seasons, the Chicago Bears have renewed expectations going into 2026. Caleb Williams flashed a lot of talent last season and gave Bear fans a reason to be excited about the quarterback position for the first time…maybe ever in franchise history.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 9

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary SB winners

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary Super Bowl winners

The 2025 Bears tallied seven comeback victories after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through the wild-card round of the playoffs.

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Weak link that will sink Bears’ Super Bowl hopes during 2026 season

The Chicago Bears announced their presence with authority in 2025. After failing to have a winning season in any of their previous six seasons and finishing last in the NFC North three years in a row, the Bears threw all of those disappointments in the trash heap and had a brilliant year.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Bears' biggest 2026 matchups: Jaylon Johnson vs. Jayden Reed

The Chicago Bears made the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2020 last year. Armed by the talented Caleb Williams, the Bears kept their fans on the edge of their seats with thrillers all year long.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears star draws ‘perfect’ praise from NFL legend Tom Brady

Throughout his NFL career, fans and analysts have praised Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney for playing his role well. He entered the NFL in 2016 as the No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: DT Gervon Dexter Sr. is Entering a Make-or-Break Season

Gervon Dexter Sr. has had an up-and-down career through his first three seasons in the league. He's shown consistent flashes, but has failed to build on them at any point.

Jaylon Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Bears' Jaylon Johnson not ranked among league's best corners, but won't for long

NFL executives, coaches, scouts, and otherwise helped rank the top cornerbacks in the league ahead of the 2026 season. After an injury-riddled season where he only played seven games, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson does not find himself on that list.