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Bears Settle on Veteran Starters for Now on the Defensive Side

The Bears defense heads into the opener preparing to face the Carolina Panthers with two starters who couldn't have been foreseen before training camp.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears’ first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 provides clarity in the secondary but there’s still key offensive spots to watch

The Chicago Bears have released the first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 and there’s three big takeaways we need to address after hearing from head coach Ben Johnson.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Ben Johnson Confirms Chicago Bears' Starting Left Tackle for Week 1 vs. Panthers

One of the biggest questions of the entire offseason has been who will start at left tackle for the Chicago Bears. After Ozzy Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon last season, the job was up for grabs.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' 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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Four Reasons Why the Bears Could Have a Disaster Season in 2026

The 2026 Chicago Bears are not your father's Chicago Bears. For the first time in decades, the Bears are entering a new NFL season with a head coach-quarterback pairing that is expected to take the league by storm.

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.

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze still out of practice with injury

The Chicago Bears are days away from starting their season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. It remains to be seen if Rome Odunze will play against Carolina after suffering a foot injury last week in practice.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears QB Caleb Williams earns important 2026 honor as Ben Johnson’s player-led culture takes shape heading into Week 1

The Chicago Bears have announced their team captains for the 2026 season, so let’s break down why each selection is more than deserving of representing this team this year.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears rookie is already turning heads around the NFL after one preseason and showing what kind of weapon Ben Johnson has on his hands

Chicago Bears rookie TE Sam Roush might have had a quiet preseason, and might have a quiet first season, but those inside the league are already paying close attention to Ben Johnson’s new weapon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Chicago Bears 2026 Record Predictions From Experts Have Common Theme

With just days to go before the 2026 NFL season begins for the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 13, experts are giving their last-minute record predictions.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Bears beat reporter has ‘real concerns’ about defense as Week 1 approaches

As we inch closer to gameday, the Chicago Bears are preparing to take on the Carolina Panthers in what should be an intriguing Week 1 matchup. Both teams exceeded expectations last season: the Bears won the NFC North, and the Panthers grabbed the NFC South crown.

Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears fans get the vindication they were looking for after the NFL laid down the hammer over Colston Loveland tackle

The Chicago Bears are getting set for the start of the NFL regular season, but before turning the page, the league laid down the law on a few players for preseason violations.