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Bears reach record-breaking extension with RT Darnell Wright prior to regular season, locking him in as a franchise pillar

The Chicago Bears have signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a record-breaking contract decision and now it’s time to see how high his ceiling can actually be for the future of this team.

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Darnell Wright News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Bears Signing RT Darnell Wright To Four-Year, $116M Extension

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Bears are signing RT Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million extension. Fowler adds the deal includes $93 million guaranteed, and it is the biggest ever for a right tackle with the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

The Good and Not So Good From Chicago Bears' Second Padded Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears were back on the practice field for their sixth practice of training camp on Tuesday, which was also the second padded practice for Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Bears roll out first look at Ben Johnson’s new offensive wrinkle in training camp but the unit shows early growing pains

The Chicago Bears installed a heavy dose of 13 personnel during Tuesday’s training camp practice, a new trend head coach Ben Johnson plans to lean into this upcoming season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

Scouting Out the Second Bears Padded Practice: Devin Bush Delivers a Jolt

What could have been Caleb Williams' worst practice of Bears camp ended in a scare for Luther Burden, but it might not have been bad news for everyone when the final two-minute drill failed to reach the end zone.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Devin Bush delivered exactly the kind of energy Chicago’s defense needed at training camp after Coby Bryant’s injury

Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush made his presence felt against Caleb Williams and the first-team offense on Tuesday, giving Chicago’s defense the spark they needed at a critical time.

Devin Bush News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Devin Bush Makes Noise at Chicago Bears Practice

One of the biggest standouts based on what I’ve seen from those covering Chicago Bears training camp today, August 4th, is Devin Bush. It’s been discussed in a previous Athlon Sports article that Bush was essentially brought in to replace Tremaine Edmunds in Chicago.

Coby Bryant News / On Tap Sports Net / August 4

Chicago Bears Safety Coby Bryant Out 8-10 Weeks with Knee Injury

The atmosphere and energy surrounding the Chicago Bears’ first padded practice of training camp were electric. This was the time the team, just a season ago, forged its identity.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Bears HC Ben Johnson reveals ‘amazing’ Colston Loveland development

Colston Loveland enjoyed a strong rookie season. He impressed Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff and is expected to play a bigger role in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

Luther Burden on Injury Watch After Bears WR Takes Big Hit at Training Camp

The Chicago Bears had an injury scare with wide receiver Luther Burden during the second padded practice of training camp on Tuesday. The Bears were working on their two-minute offense late in the session when Burden was hit from behind by linebacker Devin Bush near the goal line.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

Two Chicago Bears Rookies Involved in First Fight of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears had their first fight of training camp on Tuesday and it involved rookie Jordan van den Berg. During the team period, a fight broke out after a rep involving the third teams and it led to van den Berg slamming fellow rookie and offensive lineman Caden Barnett.

Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

Bears Sign Safety after Coby Bryant Injury, Place Edge Rusher on Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday just one day after safety Coby Bryant sustained an injury at practice. The Bears announced that they have signed safety Marlen Sewell, a response to Bryant's injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined through the start of the season.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Dennis Allen’s defense still struggling with speed at Bears training camp, but here’s the silver lining most are missing

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen took a measured effort to improve the defensive speed of his unit this offseason, yet Chicago’s defense continues to struggle in that department.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 4

How Bears Coordinator Dennis Allen Copes with Loss of Coby Bryant

Dennis Allen's quarter century in the league have him well prepared to head off the loss of safety Coby Bryant through possibly the fourth to sixth week of the regular season.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / August 4

‘Moving differently’ – Chicago Bears fans are excited after seeing Luther Burden training camp clip

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has left fans purring after footage of his route running in training camp emerged. It has been a mixed start to the week for Ben Johnson, with the Bears’ new safety, Coby Bryant, carted off from Monday’s practice.

Marlen Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Bears Sign DB Marlen Sewell

The Chicago Bears announced they have signed DB Marlen Sewell to a contract. In a corresponding move, the Bears placed DL Jonathan Garvin on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Coby Bryant’s injury could expose Ryan Poles and the defense

Injuries during training camp hit every NFL team at this time of the year. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears began the second week of training camp and received some bad news.

Jonah Jackson News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Jonah Jackson Ranks 18th in PFF’s 2026 Offensive Guard Rankings

Dalton Wasserman of PFF just came out with his offensive guard rankings in 2026, which has the Chicago Bears starters in two very different spots. On one hand, you have Joe Thuney, who topped the list.