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Ben Johnson Makes Controversial Choice for New Bears' OC

The Chicago Bears have their new offensive coordinator, but the fanbase is almost certainly going to be split on this latest hire. In their quest to replace former offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, the Bears are making an internal hire, promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor.

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Bears T Ozzy Trapilo Expected To Miss Time In 2026

Ozzy Trapilo was a key figure on the Bears’ offensive line during his rookie season. His second NFL campaign is likely to be delayed, though. Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon during Chicago’s wild-card victory.

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What Bears Defense Needs to Battle Both Super Bowl Teams Next Season

Bears fans might want to look closely at Sunday's Super Bowl from a scouting standpoint and especially the offenses for both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

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Chicago Bears owner regrets stiff-arming Packers fan in parking lot

Before the Chicago Bears‘ 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round, team owner George McCaskey had a moment that went viral during a photo opportunity with fans.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 7

Former Chicago Bears GM parting ways with Falcons after Ian Cunningham hire

Though he will not be the “primary” football executive worthy of giving the Chicago Bears two compensatory third-round picks, new Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham is setting up his structure.

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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.

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Failed Bears draft pick gets the biggest opportunity of his career after being elevated for Super Bowl LX

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has had plenty of misses during his tenure with the team since being hired in 2022 but arguably the biggest miss came with Velus Jones Jr.

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Bears legend Brian Urlacher urges blockbuster offseason trade

There are few names more recognizable connected to the Chicago Bears than former superstar linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher. Urlacher embodied everything it meant to play for the Bears.

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This Bears Mock Draft 1.0 Gifts Bears Third-Round Pick Stolen by NFL

These extra third-round draft picks the Bears should be getting for the next two years, according to NFL rules , are still irritating Bears fans. They supposedly won't get the picks because Ian Cunningham took a job as GM where there is a higher personnel authority in Matt Ryan, with the newly created president of football.

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Has the Chicago Bears' Weakness At Defensive End Gotten Overblown?

A few weeks ago, I wrote that the defensive end spot was the Bears' third-most glaring weakness entering the offseason. Upon further reflection, I honestly think that was a mistake.

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How the Chicago Bears' 2025 Offseason Additions Look One Year Later

The Chicago Bears were one of the most aggressive teams during the 2025 NFL offseason. They hired the most sought-after head coaching candidate in a decade and rebuilt the roster through trades, free agency, and a few home runs in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The Lesson for Bears About Cap Spending from Two Super Bowl Teams

You get what you pay for is an expression not entirely accurate, and especially in the NFL. There is no official salary cap for life, but there is for NFL teams.

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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.

Maxx Crosby News / ChiCitySports / February 7

Chicago Bears: Bad news on Raiders’ Maxx Crosby trade front

The Chicago Bears need help at defensive end this offseason. It’s no secret the Bears need to add pass-rushers at defensive end and defensive tackle after recording just 35 sacks during the regular season.

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Chicago Bears sign potential starting left tackle to $1 million contract for 2026

The Chicago Bears engineered one of the best turnarounds in the NFL during the 2025 season. The offense, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, was a huge part of their success.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 7

Bears linked to possible franchise-changing $87.5 million trade

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have left no stone unturned over the last few years as they have pursued getting back into playoff contention. Not only did the Bears accomplish the goal of making the playoffs last season, they put themselves on the map as a serious Super Bowl contender moving forward.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

George McCaskey Backs Ben Johnson's Rant with New Packers Nickname

Ben Johnson had the NFL, probably the extended Matt LaFleur family and their friends all mortified this past season when he dropped expletives in a postgame locker room rant about Green Bay following the big divisional playoff win by the Bears over the Packers.

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Twisting Rule Against Bears Reveals Where NFL Really Stands on Hiring

With numerous Bears fans complaining about the lack of draft pick compensation for the team after losing assistant GM Ian Cunningham to Atlanta, something really important gets lost in translation.

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to NFL’s major announcement

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had plenty to celebrate at the 2026 NFL Honors on Thursday night, both for his own achievements and as a supporter of his teammate. During the 2025 regular season, Williams set a Bears record with 3,942 passing yards, breaking Erik Kramer’s 3,838-yard mark from 1995.

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Chicago Bears really linked to Toledo safety in 1st-round by NFL

The Chicago Bears have one obvious need heading into the offseason: a pass-rusher. Since general manager Ryan Poles took over in 2022 and traded Khalil Mack and other key pieces of the defensive line away, the Bears have not had great depth or star power at defensive end or defensive tackle.