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How Bears Offensive Line Starts at a Higher Launching Point This TIme

The Bears last year started slowly in Ben Johnson's offense and no one could have been surprised. Even with changes in their offensive line this year, they don't expect it to be the same as last year, particularly in the running game.

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The Old Fallback Dennis Allen Used When Determining Bears DB Starters

One great mystery of Bears training camp on defense had been who they would eventually settle on at safety and slot cornerback after the injuries to Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant.

Malik Muhammad News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

New Chicago Bears Injury Could Cement Malik Muhammad's Week 1 Role

Even though we're just a few days out from the Chicago Bears' first game of the 2026 campaign, there is still a few key positions we have questions about.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 players in the NFL's Super Bowl era (since 1966) to catch at least 10 touchdowns in three or more seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The '5+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Bears couldn’t have asked for a better Week 1 matchup against Bryce Young to test one of their biggest question marks

Bears couldn’t have asked for a better Week 1 matchup against Bryce Young test one of their biggest question marks The Chicago Bears are just a few days

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 10

Chicago Bears add key enforcer to injury report

The Chicago Bears have another player in the secondary battling an injury before the team starts their season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. On Wednesday, the Bears revealed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent was listed as a non-participant due to a back injury.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

Ozzy Trapilo Approaching Big Step Toward Return to Action For Chicago Bears

One player we're monitoring as the Chicago Bears get ready to play their 2026 season-opener against the Carolina Panthers Sunday is offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 10

Chicago Bears surprise starter earns important new title

While it was unofficial, the Chicago Bears have released their first depth chart of the regular season. Starting at nickel cornerback was free agent signee Cam Lewis.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Bears Reportedly Sign Former Packers Defender Before Week 1

The Chicago Bears added a familiar face to their practice squad Thursday, bringing back former Green Bay Packers safety Anthony Johnson Jr. three days before they open the regular season in Carolina.

Aaron Rodgers News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t hold back about Chicago Bears fans in lively interview ahead of his final NFL season

Chicago Bears fans might not like former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and for good reason, but the fans certainly left a strong impression on the future Hall of Fame legend.

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 / September 10

Chicago Bears dealt firm playoff warning before 2026 opener

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2026 season looking to prove they can retain their spot atop the NFC North. However, they have plenty to prove with how 2025 played out.

Marlen Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Bears Release S Marlen Sewell With Injury Settlement

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears released S Marlen Sewell from the practice squad with an injury settlement. Sewell, 23, was a three-star recruit and the 196th-ranked cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class out of Birmingham, Alabama.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

4 Reasons Chicago Bears Should be Concerned About Carolina Panthers

The Chicago Bears are just days away from their first game of the 2026 NFL season, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

What Bears vs Panthers Points Spread Tells Us About This Week 1 Matchup

For the first time since at least 2019, the Chicago Bears are entering a new NFL season with considerable hype. Some fans and analysts around the league see the Bears as a regression team for 2026, but others think they can build on their success last year and make another playoff run.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 10

One key statistic could show just how much the Chicago Bears offense has improved

When the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach, the organization envisioned and hoped for early success. Well, they got it. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was a hot commodity last coaching cycle, as he was viewed as the top candidate coming into last offseason.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / September 10

‘He’s a problem’: Luther Burden addresses Colston Loveland development

Colston Loveland proved in his rookie season that he belongs in the NFL. The Chicago Bears tight end impressed his coaches, analysts and teammates, including Luther Burden.

Tyrique Stevenson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

Tyrique Stevenson Has the Takeaway Bug Thanks to Bears DBs Coach

The Bears have heard the talk about teams finding it hard to lead the NFL in takeaways for consecutive seasons. They're not buying it, partly because their own secondary coach, Al Harris, had a group lead in takeaways in 2021 and 2022 at Dallas.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 10

NFL Insider Adds to Jordan van den Berg Hype Ahead of First Season With Bears

The excitement for Chicago Bears rookie defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg has seen a slow build-up to where it is currently. We didn't hear much from the sixth-round pick during the team's OTAS and minicamp and, in fact, it appeared he was going through the usual growing pains you'd expect from a rookie at that time.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Former Bears executive Ian Cunningham proves he just can’t help himself after bringing another failed Chicago draft pick to Atlanta

Former Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham has now added two former Bears draft picks to the interior of his defensive line with the Atlanta Falcons.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 10

Bears Injury Report: Odunze Limited, Bagent DNP Ahead of Panthers

The Chicago Bears released their first official injury report of the 2026 season Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 opener against the Carolina Panthers.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams Makes Personal Admission About Chicago

NFL quarterback Caleb Williams is now thriving with the Chicago Bears. Last season, he recorded 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns to help the team finish with an 11-6 record and top the NFC North division.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Bears Receive Bad QB Injury News Before Panthers Game

Tyson Bagent’s name has hovered around Chicago Bears trade conversations for months, which is why his absence from Wednesday’s practice landed with extra weight just days before the Bears open the season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9

Bears Signed DB Keidron Smith To Practice Squad

The Chicago Bears announced they have signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad. They had an open slot available. Chicago’s practice squad now includes: RB Salvon Ahmed G Caden Barnett TE Stephen Carlson DE Marcus Davenport WR Kaden Davis G Kyle Hergel LB Wayne Matthews WR Scott Miller DB Deantre Prince WR J.P.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 8

Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

The Chicago Bears are optimistic about wide receiver Rome Odunze's availability for Sunday's season opener. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Odunze is "more day-to-day right now" with a foot injury sustained in practice last Thursday.

Kyler Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Bears CB Kyler Gordon Rehabbing Away From Team, Planning To Return Early In Season

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is rehabbing his calf injury away from the team with his own trainer. However, Rapoport says Gordon is planning to return a few weeks into the season and resume practicing. Gordon is on injured reserve right now and would have to miss the first four games before he’s eligible to return.