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Chicago Bears predicted to part ways with 21-touchdown star for salary cap savings

The Chicago Bears had a Renaissance season in 2025, in large part due to the change they made at head coach. Ben Johnson took a team that finished 5-12 in 2024 and led them to an 11-6 record in 2025.

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Chicago Bears: former coach returns to NFL after 5-year absence

The Chicago Bears have seen some unexpected changes occur on their offensive coaching staff. After withdrawing from several NFL job lists, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle suddenly left the Bears for the Baltimore Ravens.

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Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles must make up for big swing and miss in 2026

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 offseason was proof positive of the impact that targeted spending in free agency, on the trade market, and hitting on key positions of need in the NFL Draft can make.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears send strong message immediately after Super Bowl LX

After a lopsided Super Bowl 60, in which the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-29 to win the franchise’s second championship, the NFL is back to square one as teams gear up for the offseason. The Chicago Bears finished the 2025-26 season first in the NFC North with a record of 11 wins and 6 losses.

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How many of the head coaches can you name from each Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Governor Continues Down Recent Path Toward Keeping Bears In Illinois

In a statement about the possibility of a Bears stadium at their Arlington Heights property, Gov. J.B. Pritzker raised hopes of keeping the team in the state through tax certainty legislation.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Should the Chicago Bears Sign Kenneth Walker III If He Hits Free Agency?

Kenneth Walker is coming off the game of his life when the Seahawks needed it most. He put up 161 total yards against the Patriots' stout defense and became the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP in 28 years in the process.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears ‘close’ to large public package from Illinois for stadium: Report

The Chicago Bears pivoted to seeking help from the state of Indiana to get the ball rolling in building a new stadium. Indiana seems willing to do what they can to get the Bears to the state.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears playmaker could be among first cap casualties

General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have some daunting decisions and difficult work ahead as the NFL offseason shifts into gear. After all, the Bears are currently projected to be approximately $5.3 million over the salary cap ahead of free agency getting underway.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Next Year's Super Bowl Logo Bodes Well For the Chicago Bears

As if there weren't countless reasons for optimism following the Chicago Bears improbable 2025 NFL season.. the NFL just granted another one. It might even be the grandest one yet.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Ben Johnson’s 3-word message that convinced Colston Loveland he’d be a Bear

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland’s rookie season was one for the ages. Loveland, chosen by the Bears with the No. 10 overall pick in last spring’s

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Bears should put full trust in Dennis Allen's vision after seeing the two defenses dominate in Super Bowl LX

The Chicago Bears had a clear plan going into the first offseason under head coach Ben Johnson this time last year and that plan involved creating a strong culture and overhauling the offense.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams turns heads after Drake Maye’s Super Bowl LX performance

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams inadvertently got a slice of the spotlight on Sunday. Williams drew attention in Super Bowl LX despite not playing.

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PFF Post-Super Bowl Mock Draft Sends Chicago Bears a Defensive Fix They Can't Ignore

As the 2026 NFL Draft conversation begins to take center stage, one thing has become increasingly clear: the Chicago Bears still have unfinished business in the middle of their defensive front.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears’ Joe Thuney’s ‘remarkable’ feat that should have Caleb Williams downright giddy

Chicago Bears All-Pro guard Joe Thuney dominated his way to winning the first-ever NFL Protector of the Year Award, and by both the eye test and any reasonable metric, it’s easy to see why.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Early ESPN 2026 NFL Power Rankings Show How Far the Chicago Bears Have Really Come

Seeing the Chicago Bears land at No. 11 in ESPN's early 2026 NFL power rankings might not generate the same buzz as a top-five slotting, but it does say something important about where the franchise stands right now.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

A Rising Defender the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Study at Combine

The impact of Senior Bowl practices often alters the draft landscape. It did for Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema . It's also apparent the success of Super Bowl teams may have had an impact because both became apparent when Sikkema assessed who the Bears would pick at No.

Cole Kmet News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Bears' offseason solution with Cole Kmet is staring them right in the face by stealing a strategic approach from an AFC team

The Chicago Bears are going to start having to make some big decisions over the next few weeks and the time to do so is coming up faster than you think.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears seem to have clear Super Bowl path in 2026

The Seattle Seahawks flew home from Santa Clara with the Lombardi Trophy, but it is the New England Patriots’ path to a Super Bowl that should have most of the NFL standing at attention, including the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Key 2026 NFL Offseason Dates That Will Shape the Chicago Bears' Next Move

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL offseason is stacked with pressure points that will shape how far this team can go next season. General manager Ryan Poles can't assume the team's wildly successful 2025 season will roll on without first making improvements to weaknesses that most of Bears Nation knows must be addressed.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 9