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Caleb Williams doesn’t get his wish with Micah Parsons’ updated return date but the latest news bodes well for the Bears

The Chicago Bears got big news on the Micah Parsons front in regards to when the Green Bay Packers top pass rusher aims to return to the field following his ACL tear.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Early returns from two promising Bears rookies are already lighting a fire under two veterans with uncertain futures at training camp

The Chicago Bears have to rookie standouts on the defensive line that are getting harder to ignore, and it’ll set up for some tough decisions if they continue ascending throughout the 2026 season.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Chicago Bears: Dennis Allen has high praise for recently signed safety Xavier Woods, but stats tell a different story

The Chicago Bears faced many difficult roster decisions when the off-season began months ago. Among these was the tall task of replacing their starting safeties, all of whom left via free agency.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Bears rookie exposes Ben Johnson’s offseason habits

(and)Ben Johnson’s hard work paid off big time last season for the Chicago Bears. Many praised his work ethic, but the team’s rookie, Sam Roush, shared a hilarious story that also proved how much work the head coach puts in.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 10

We Finally Got an Update on Ozzy Trapilo, and It's Great News For Bears Fans

Aside from seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai, Ozzy Trapilo was the Chicago Bears' most surprising impactful rookie down the stretch last season. Yes, a second-round pick should be expected to hold his own once he gets into the lineup, but Trapilo was making a difficult transition to the left side after playing right tackle at the collegiate level.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 10

NFL insider shares how Bears' Williams 'has been a different guy this offseason'

NFL insider shares how Bears QB Caleb Williams 'has been a different guy this offseason'

Williams often performed like a future star during his second pro season, as he guided the club to the NFC North division title and to a playoff victory.

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Zavion Thomas News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Chicago Bears offer positive injury update on wide receiver Zavion Thomas

The Chicago Bears have been banged up far more than they would have expected to be at this point in training camp. While injuries are part of the game of football, the fact that so many players are going down with serious injuries is concerning.

Chicago Bears News / The SportsRush / August 10

Bears WR Luther Burden Leaves Practice With Apparent Left Leg Injury

Luther Burden III had to be helped off the field during Saturday’s Chicago Bears training camp practice, and the team has yet to say how much time its rookie wide receiver is going to miss.

Darnell Wright News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Bears Receive Damaging $3.8 Million Update for 2026 After RT Darnell Wright’s 4-Year Extension

Heading into the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears handed former first-round pick and right tackle Darnell Wright a historic contract extension. At the time, the deal didn’t appear to raise any concerns for the Bears, considering Wright was entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and the team had already picked up his fifth-year option.

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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.

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 10

Gervon Dexter on More Solid Footing in Bid for Contract Extension

The great untapped source of potential Bears defensive line improvement remains the same as it seems like it's always been the last three years. It's not rookie Jordan van den Berg or Grady Jarrett or three new veteran defensive tackles added, or even the more motivated Dayo Odeyingbo.

Luther Burden III News / Field Level Media / August 10

Report: Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) to miss preseason

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, ESPN reported on Monday. Burden sustained the injury during Saturday's practice at training camp when he landed awkwardly after making a contested catch.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Chicago Bears announce exciting Luther Burden injury update

Over the course of the 2026 NFL off-season, the Chicago Bears made some pretty significant changes on offense. Last season, their young core of pass catchers received the majority of targets from quarterback Caleb Williams.

Luther Burden III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Bears get positive injury update after Luther Burden III bummer

The Chicago Bears will rely on their offense more than ever in 2026. Chicago has high expectations for the upcoming season after winning the NFC North last year.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Bears: Dennis Allen compares Ben Johnson to Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach

Ben Johnson turned a lot of heads during his first season as the Chicago Bears’ head coach. He guided the team to an NFC North title and reached the Divisional Round.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 10

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Projections 2.0: Who's Staying and Who's Getting Cut?

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp two weeks ago, and a few noteworthy developments have occurred thus far. Coby Bryant is hurt, Kyle Monangai is not, Jordan van den Berg and Kaden Davis are well on his way to receiving gold jackets, and Logan Jones is a surefire bust.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 10

Chicago Bears get curveball on Ozzy Trapilo’s health

The Chicago Bears have been working with Braxton Jones, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie at left tackle during training camp after Ozzy Trapilo tore his patellar tendon in the team’s Wild-Card Round win in overtime over the Green Bay Packers.

Luther Burden III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Bears get deflating Luther Burden III injury timeline

The Chicago Bears were hit with a brutal preseason reality check this weekend. Wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury during Saturday’s training camp practice, and the timeline for his return is looking like a major buzzkill for the offense.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Bears rookie’s Ben Johnson story will have fans loving their coach more

Nobody told Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson that he’s allowed to take a break from football during the offseason. Johnson led the Bears to the postseason in his first year of calling the plays for the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10

Three NFL teams whose seasons are in big trouble before Week 1

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Nobody should declare a season dead in August. Still, these three teams have each absorbed blows that could follow them long after the preseason ends.

Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news

Laremy Tunsil's injury leaves Commanders with one obvious replacement

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