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Chicago’s biggest cause for concern on defense was addressed with a backwards approach, and it might have been the right strategy

The Chicago Bears made some major changes on the defensive side of the ball but the lack of investments on the defensive front raises concerns about more issues than just a struggling pass rush unit.

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Chicago Bears: ESPN forced to retract story regarding former player amid murder investigation

Last month, a report from ESPN was published that alleged that former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. was a person of interest in a murder investigation.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 2

Caleb Williams' Clutch Play Not Enough to Suit Everyone's Tastes

Caleb Williams' late-game heroics led to teammates giving him the Iceman moniker. Apparently not everyone is as impressed with how he seemed to pull the Bears from the fire each week in 2025 with a last-second touchdown pass or TD scramble.

Grady Jarrett News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 2

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: Grady Jarrett Looking for a Comeback Year

As we began our series at Bears on SI ranking the Top 26 Chicago Bears players for the 2026 season, the first two entrants were, surprisingly, rookies.

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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

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Gerald McCoy Makes Caleb Williams Prediction Chicago Bears Hope Will Come True

The Chicago Bears are hoping Caleb Williams will take a step forward and cement himself as an elite quarterback in 2026. It goes without saying that's the case, but general manager Ryan Poles has basically said as much this offseason, with Poles saying he hopes to get the "green light" from Williams so Chicago can lock him up for the long haul.

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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 / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams plans to ‘shut everybody up’

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is aware of a negative narrative that’s following him around this offseason. Frankly, there should be nothing but optimism for the 2024 No.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 1

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about TE Colston Loveland‘s work ethic and expressed excitement to see whether he can make a second-year jump. “I love what he brings to the table,” Johnson said, via Bears Wire.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Why Bears making blockbuster Jonathan Taylor trade with Colts would make them Super Bowl favorites

The Chicago Bears are quietly building one of the most intriguing rosters in the NFC. Caleb Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2025, finished sixth in the NFL in passing touchdowns, and added 388 rushing yards as a dual-threat weapon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

The Most Deceptive Numbers Behind Predictions of a Bears Collapse

From the very start of the offseason, the demise of the Bears in the NFC North has been predicted by analysts as well as fans of the other divisional teams.

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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 1

Caleb Williams Outpaces Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye in Yet Another Important Stat

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams thrilled the NFL world with a breakout sophomore season in 2025, setting an NFL record for the most fourth quarter comebacks by a quarterback younger than 25 years old in the process.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Bears predicted to add 3x Pro Bowl running back via trade in 2026

The Chicago Bears are going into the 2026 NFL season with high expectations. They won the NFC North last season with a record of 11-6 and advanced to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / July 1

ESPN’s bold Bears trade prediction would give Ben Johnson an elite RB again but patience could pay off for Chicago

ESPN’s Ben Solak dropped 10 bold predictions for the 2026 season and instead of having the Chicago Bears landing a top edge rusher, he predicts the Bears will pursue another top offensive weapon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Chicago Bears Viewed as Future Home for Running Back Jonathan Taylor

Running back situations for teams in the NFL can be fragile. One day there is the Detroit duo of Sonic and Knuckles, and suddenly Knuckles — aka David Montgomery — is replaced by Isiah Pacheco.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / July 1

Bears' Williams sends fresh message to haters amid high expectations

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends fresh message to haters amid high expectations

Williams hasn't been shy about clapping back at critics since even before the Bears made him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Rams' Sean McVay has reportedly major Matthew Stafford wish amid Ty Simpson uncertainty

Massive update about Aaron Donald possibly returning to Rams surfaces

Ravens' Lamar Jackson could be winner of AFC North's 'transition year'

The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Ben Johnson’s stubbornness could cost the Bears dearly in one key area

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with some very clear needs on their roster, and perhaps the most glaring of all was at pass rusher. The Bears amassed a grand total of 35 sacks in 2025, which ranked toward the bottom of the NFL.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Coby Bryant highlights ‘the biggest thing’ about Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman

The Chicago Bears’ secondary is going to look a lot different in the upcoming NFL season. The Bears lost both of their starting safeties in free agency.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Chicago Bears 2027 3-Round Mock Draft: Righting the Wrongs of 2026 Offseason

The Chicago Bears made what we believe could be two critical errors by not adequately addressing edge rusher and interior defensive line this offseason.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Bears QB Caleb Williams proclaims loyalty to Chicago with one word

The Chicago Bears put all their eggs in the Caleb Williams basket when they selected him No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. For a franchise that last tasted Super Bowl glory in 1986, using their top pick on Williams — despite all that he had achieved in college at Oklahoma and USC — posed a significant risk.