Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Theo Benedet News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 20

Ben Johnson Spells Out How Theo Benedet Can Fit in Bears' Tackle Mix

The Bears' tackle situation entered a new phase when they started looking at Theo Benedet more playing the left side and put Kiran Amegadjie to the right side for practices.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 20

The Good and Not So Good From Bears' Joint Practice With Bengals

The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals met up for a joint practice on Thursday as the two teams prepare to square off against one another in preseason Week 2 on Saturday.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Chicago Bears’ joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals might have just made the left tackle decision easy on Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears have seen enough from the left tackle options currently available to decide a Week 1 starter, especially after Thursday’s joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / August 20

The Chicago Bears Are Running Out of Patience With Kyler Gordon

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson was asked about Kyler Gordon‘s status during his Monday press conference. His answer said everything without saying much.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Bears’ Caleb Williams gets brutally honest on roller-coaster Bengals joint practice

Will Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams make a leap in his third season? He certainly didn’t look the part against Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 20

Ben Johnson Details Expectations For Marcus Davenport in Bears' Defense

We've been waiting all offseason long for the Chicago Bears to make a significant addition to their edge rushers room after a lackluster showing from the group last season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Bears receiver punched Bengals cornerback

Tensions were high on Thursday during the joint practice between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals. The Bears offensive line has a reason to be upset after the way Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence disrupted his opponents’ running and passing game.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Bears insider hints at left tackle competition winner after Bengals joint practice

Things haven’t always gone smoothly for the Chicago Bears in the preseason, but they’ve enjoyed a spirited battle for the left tackle position. However, a Chicago insider hinted at the winner of the competition after a joint practice with the Bengals, according to a post on X by Adam Jahns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes one less visible trait separates quarterback Joe Burrow from nearly everyone else in the NFL.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run

Three NFL quarterbacks primed to deliver their best seasons yet

Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

The 'Missed-playoffs passing leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 20

4 Chicago Bears on the Bubble Who Can Lock Up A Roster Spot Against the Bengals

A few Chicago Bears helped themselves greatly with strong performances in the team's preseason opener against Cleveland. However, it'll take more than one game and two weeks of practice for players on the roster bubble to prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they deserve to stick around.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 20

Chicago Bears OL, Caleb Williams, awful against Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence

The Chicago Bears were gashed up front by the Cincinnati Bengals during their joint practice on Thursday. Bears head coach Ben Johnson told reporters after Saturday’s 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns that this week would be crucial for his offense to face the Bengals and their new-look defense.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Chicago Bears could make shocking decision to cut starter

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined by a persistent soft-tissue injury, and questions are growing about whether he will be ready to contribute when the regular season begins.

Bears' Ben Johnson gives update on major Caleb Williams concern

Chicago Bears DC gives blunt assessment of Marcus Davenport’s history

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Watch Ben Johnson hilariously crash Antwaan Randle El’s interview

The Chicago Bears are spreading positive vibes during this preseason. First, the Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 34-10 in their first preseason game last Saturday.

NFL News / TWSN / August 20

Zac Taylor’s Caleb Williams Comments Should Have Bears Fans’ Attention

The Cincinnati Bengals are getting set to face the Chicago Bears for their Week 2 preseason game. Ahead of that game, they will be hosting a joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, August 20.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 20

Bears' Ben Johnson gives update on major Caleb Williams concern

Williams' accuracy issues have remained a significant talking point through the summer.

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Why Bears shouldn’t expect latest signing to fix major pass-rush concerns

The Chicago Bears had a great season in 2025, but their defense failed them in the playoffs. Ultimately, their pass rush was not that great, and that’s why they fell to the Los Angeles Rams.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Tyson Bagent’s injury update could change Ben Johnson’s plans at QB going into the Bears’ preseason game against the Bengals

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with a week-to-week injury, making Thursday’s joint practice even more important for Caleb Williams to determine his preseason availability.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 20

Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze has words for Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland has been drawing attention for his strong play at the Chicago Bears’ training camp. He has impressed the coaching staff and his teammates, including Rome Odunze.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Bears: Illinois not off the table as organization focuses on Hammond, Indiana for new stadium

It is no secret that the Chicago Bears are going to be on the move soon. As the franchise is in the beginning seasons of what is hoped to be a competitive era of football, the organization itself is eyeing a new stadium.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 19

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson addresses Joe Thuney frustration as offensive line questions persist

The Chicago Bears have high expectations after going 11-6 and winning the NFC North in 2025. With a year of experience in the new offensive system, many expect that Caleb Williams and others will take a step forward.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18

Colts gain reliable WR by signing veteran Keenan Allen

After a homecoming season back with the Los Angeles Chargers, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is joining another AFC hopeful ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Colts seem happy to keep QB Anthony Richardson

What Colts' Daniel Jones learned from watching Philip Rivers make improbable NFL return

Three NFL stars whose teams are asking way too much of them

The '2018 receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 17

Bears receive update after RB Kyle Monangai left practice with injury

Watching an important player leave practice with an injury is always concerning, but it appears as if the Chicago Bears may have caught a lucky break (pun intended) when it comes to Kyle Monangai.

Beanie Bishop's play in Bears' debut builds case to make main roster

Ben Johnson sets a crazy goal for Bears in 2026

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Bears chairman gives update on Indiana stadium possibility

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz