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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
4 Predictions for the Chicago Bears' Preseason Opener vs. Browns
The Chicago Bears' first preseason game of 2026 is finally upon us. They're set to face off against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Saturday, but we won't see Caleb Williams or several other starters, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
Vita Vea News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
Chicago Bears Among 3 Teams Linked to Vita Vea in New Trade Rumor
The Chicago Bears are reportedly showing at least some interest in a blockbuster trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea. The news comes from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, who notes the Bears are one of three teams to check in on Vea's availability, along with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea
Vea was a first-round pick, No. 12 overall, by the Buccaneers in 2018 and has been a key part of the team's defense ever since, being named to two Pro Bowl teams.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 14
NFL insider name-drops the Chicago Bears as a team reportedly checking in on disgruntled defender ahead of the 2026 season
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is leaving no stone left unturned when it comes to finding ways to upgrade the roster ahead of the 2026 season, which includes checking in on the top player on the trade block.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Bears take drastic measure with Illinois lobbyists on stadium
The Chicago Bears publicly say they are solely focused on building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. The Bears have no deal in place with Illinois lawmakers after failing to see a megaprojects bill pass during the spring session.
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.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
Bears Rookies Who Will Stand Out the Most in Preseason Action vs. Browns
When the Chicago Bears take the field for their first preseason game of 2026 against the Cleveland Browns, the team's rookies will be in action for the first time on an NFL field.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 14
Bears could turn preseason opener into trade audition for QB Tyson Bagent
The Chicago Bears will keep most of their recognizable players safely parked on the sideline Saturday. Tyson Bagent, however, could spend the afternoon auditioning for a job Chicago may not want to give him.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 14
Bears 53-man Roster Projection: Secondary depth and left tackle options will be major questions heading into preseason opener
The Chicago Bears will be back in action on Saturday for the first time in 2026. While we await the team’s first game of the preseason, let’s project how the roster could look based on what we learned through the first few weeks of training camp.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
Bears Given New Edge Rusher to Target After Former Pro Bowler Comes Out of Retirement
With less than one month to go before the start of the regular season, the Chicago Bears still have concerns at edge rusher. Through three weeks of training
Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Bears: Roger Goodell meets with Illinois lawmakers amid Chicago talk
Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey and CEO/president Kevin Warren offered a big nothingburger during their news conferences on Thursday. The Bears are putting their “sole focus” on Hammond, Indiana, as no deal has been signed with Illinois.
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
4 Bears Players Fighting for a Roster Spot Who Need a Strong Performance vs. Browns
The next step in the Chicago Bears' offseason is the preseason, which will begin on Saturday night when the Bears host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Bears TE Colston Loveland has two words for Caleb Williams
Colston Loveland and Caleb Williams showed last season that they have built a strong bond. The then-rookie tight end emerged as one of the quarterback’s favorite targets as the Chicago Bears’ 2025 campaign progressed.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expects big things from top running back in 2026
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift had a great bounce back season in 2025. Swift rushed for a career high 1,087 yards and 9 touchdowns. The running back duo of Swift and Kyle Monangai was a major factor to Chicago’s success last year.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 14
Chicago Bears Preseason Schedule: Dates, Times and TV Channels
The Chicago Bears have navigated nearly three weeks of training camp thus far and now it's time to suit up for the preseason. As is the case when the pads come on at training camp, all three preseason games are a crucial time for players vying for roster spots and roles.
Braxton Jones News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Bears’ Braxton Jones takes big step towards reclaiming LT lead
As the Chicago Bears go through their preseason, one of their biggest priorities will be figuring out who is starting at left tackle. Prior to picking up a knee injury, it looked like Braxton Jones’ job to lose.
Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / August 14
Chicago Bears Make Final Decision on Name Change Amid Expected Move to Indiana
With the stadium standoff dragging on for weeks, speculation grew that a move across state lines could come with a new name. George McCaskey shut that down Thursday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 13
Bears Remain Focused On Hammond, Ind. Stadium, Will Not Change Team Name
The Bears shocked the NFL in June when they announced preliminary plans to leave Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 13
Bears not changing name, but Hammond, Ind., might be reality
A new name is not in the cards, but the Chicago Bears are still leaning east as the franchise scours for a new stadium site. Chairman George H. McCaskey said rumors of renaming the team as the Indiana Bears or including the city of Hammond (Ind.) are inaccurate.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Three teams that could still trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
Even though it appears edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is happy to be back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they're pumped to have him, it's only for as long as these two parties think it's working.
Chicago Bears News / HITC / August 13
Chicago Bears’ new stadium in Indiana and name change viral rumor explained
The Chicago Bears’ new stadium plans have stirred up a discussion. Chicago has been home to the Bears since 1921, when the franchise relocated from Decatur, Illinois, and officially dropped the name Staleys.
Coby Bryant News / Athlon Sports / August 12
2026 Chicago Bears' Expectations Post Coby Bryant Injury Update
There’s no sugarcoating it, this is not great news in the slightest for Coby Bryant. When the first report about the Bryant injury came out, it was from
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 12
Deshaun Watson will get first attempt at Browns' starting QB job
The Cleveland Browns offered a little more clarity on how their quarterback competition is going to unfold in the preseason by announcing their starting quarterbacks for the first two preseason games.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 12
Bears' Ben Johnson responds to criticisms of Caleb Williams, sends strong warning to NFL
Williams guided the 2025 Bears to seven comeback victories after trailing in the fourth quarter of games through their wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 11
Bears receive bad news regarding key 2026 free-agent addition
The impact of Bryant's injury could be felt all season in the Windy City.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / August 10
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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