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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
5 Moves the Chicago Bears Must Make This Offseason
In his season-ending presser this week, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that the season did not end the way anyone on the team wanted it to.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Illinois Staging 'Tazmanian Devil' Rally to Keep Bears From Moving to Indiana
As good as the Chicago Bears games were this year against the rival Green Bay Packers, the offseason showdown pitting Indiana vs. Illinois might be just as juicy.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Historic Chicago Bears announcement made on Thursday
The Chicago Bears returned to the divisional round for the first time since the 2010 season. On Sunday, the Bears faced the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field.
The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
One Extreme Down Side to Strong Bears Viewership in Playoff Loss
NBC Sports' revelation about the Bears and Rams setting a divisional playoff viewership record for their game Sunday night means a little more than the fact Chicago tunes in to support its team.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
D.J. Moore News / Gridiron Heroics / January 23
'He Should Still Be Enticing to Teams': ESPN Expert Predicts Major Bears Trade
The Chicago Bears’ front office faces tough roster math this offseason as pundits predict a blockbuster move to reshape the receiving corps. An ESPN projection that the team will trade veteran wideout DJ Moore has suddenly become a focal point for debate given his contract and the club’s youthful depth at receiver.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Ranking Skill Sets Ben Johnson Requires for a Complete Bears Roster
The partnership of Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles is about to start a second act. The first act produced excitement, wins, a division title and players in the draft with great potential for the future, but some whose futures are murky due to injuries—specifically, Ozzy Trapilo and Shemar Turner.
Nahshon Wright News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears defender in line for massive payday after 2025 season
The Chicago Bears have shown that some players have taken a massive leap this season. With teams already deciding who they want to pursue during the offseason, some players have earned themselves significant money from what they were projected to do at the beginning of the season.
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Maxx Crosby Ignites Chicago Bears Trade Rumors With Comment About Caleb Williams
Raiders superstar defender Maxx Crosby might be subtly pointing to his next destination. The Chicago Bears are expected to focus on defense this offseason.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears predicted to draft Ohio State star
The Chicago Bears laid the foundation for a championship team in Ben Johnson’s first year as head coach. The Bears won the NFC North, beat the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, and came up one play short of making the NFC championship.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson named NFL Coach of the Year finalist
Even though the Chicago Bears‘ season came three victories shy of the ultimate goal, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, head coach Ben Johnson could be about to add some hardware to his mantle.
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.
Dennis Allen News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears linked to $30 million pass rusher to boost Dennis Allen’s defense
The Chicago Bears lived and died by the turnover in 2025. And, no, not just because the Bears’ season ended on a Caleb Williams interception, in overtime, against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Chicago Bears Divisional Round Thriller Sets an Impressive Record in Defeat
Many said the magic left the playoffs when the Chicago Bears were eliminated from contention following their heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams on Sunday night.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Ranking the Chicago Bears' Most Glaring Weaknesses Entering 2026 Offseason
The Bears outperformed virtually everyone's expectations this season. They were a play away from being a game away from the Super Bowl. No one expected that to be their outcome this season.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears insider makes bold claim on Ben Johnson-Ryan Poles dynamic
Amid an offseason and NFL hiring cycle defined by conversations and conjecture about the power structure within organizations, haggled over between ownership and prospective head coaches, the Chicago Bears seem to have a dynamic partnership in place.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
PFF Says Chicago Bears Are Perfect Fit for Elite Free-Agent Pass Rusher in 2026
The Chicago Bears' edge rush remains one of the most discussed areas of need entering the 2026 offseason, and Pro Football Focus believes the answer could come from one of the NFL's most productive sack artists.
Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Bears’ Colston Loveland Snubbed From Offensive Rookie of the Year Finalists
When the list of 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists was released on social media on Thursday, one name missing that many Chicago Bears fans expected to see was tight end Colston Loveland.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22
Commanders Interviewing Bears DBs Coach Al Harris For DC Job
The Commanders are interviewing Al Harris, the Bears’ defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator, for their defensive coordinator vacancy, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Declan Doyle News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Factors Favoring Declan Doyle Leaving Bears Work Against Al Harris
The danger of the Bears losing offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to the Eagles is a very real one, although maybe not as guaranteed as it might seem to those who always expect the worst.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22
Why One Reporter Thinks Ben Johnson Will Run The 2026 Offseason For The Bears
If Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is the man in the charge of doing the proverbial roster shopping, Ben Johnson, now a second-year head coach with the team, is the man cooking up with the ingredients he gets.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 22
GM Ryan Poles doesn't want Bears to repeat this trend after Cinderella season
Chicago came within a handful of plays of participating in the upcoming NFC Championship Game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22
Ben Johnson issues challenge to Caleb Williams, receivers after Bears' loss to Rams
On multiple occasions, Williams said that "a miscommunication" with WR D.J. Moore was to blame for the interception that Williams tossed midway through OT of the club's loss to L.A. in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Zachary Thomas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
49ers Signed OL Zachary Thomas To Futures Contract
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OL Zachary Thomas to a futures contract. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.
Qadir Ismail News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Bears Signed TE Quadir Ismail To Futures Deal
The Chicago Bears announced on Wednesday they have signed TE Qadir Ismail to a futures contract. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.
Kevin Byard News / Yardbarker / January 20
All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming
Byard spent the past two campaigns with the Bears, and he led the NFL this past regular season with seven interceptions.
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