Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tyrique Stevenson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 8

Luther Burden Exits Chicago Bears Training Camp Practice With Injury

The Chicago Bears have an injury concern with wide receiver Luther Burden during the ninth practice of training camp on Saturday. According to the ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Burden got injured on a one-on-one rep against cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who was also shaken up on the play but managed to stay at practice.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

Bears Announced Four DB Moves

The Bears announced on social media that they have signed defensive backs William Wright and Brandon Hill. The team is also waiving defensive backs K.C.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / August 8

Saquon Barkley makes ‘scary’ admission about Bears QB Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams continues to receive a lot of praise for his 2025 season, and Saquon Barkley is the latest to give him his flowers. The Philadelphia Eagles running back saw firsthand how good the Chicago Bears quarterback was last year.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 8

Winners and Losers From the Second Week of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The intensity of Chicago Bears training camp ramped up in the second week of training camp. The pads came on early in the week, and a few players responded well to the added contact.

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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.

Dallis Flowers News / On Tap Sports Net / August 8

Bears Sign Veteran Safety Xavier Woods, Place Dallis Flowers on IR

The Chicago Bears signed 10-year veteran safety Xavier Woods and placed cornerback Dallis Flowers on injured reserve. The domino effect started on Monday, August 3, when Bryant went down during a one-on-one drill at Halas Hall while covering tight end Cole Kmet.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Saquon Barkley gives Bears’ Caleb Williams key advice on being a Madden cover star

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley gave props to Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams following a big Madden NFL announcement ahead of the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 8

4 Biggest Rookie Surprises So Far Through Chicago Bears Training Camp

One of the biggest questions that the Chicago Bears and any NFL team has right now is about the production of their rookies. Although you can have an idea of what these players will bring to the NFL, you really don't know until you see them play.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Clay Harbor Makes Very Encouraging Comments About Bears Tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.

Of the Chicago Bears left tackles, Jedrick Wills Jr. is the most intriguing one. With Ozzy Trapilo suffering an injury to his patellar tendon, the Bears have a battle for that LT1 spot at the moment.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Why Caleb Williams' Best Progress in Training Camp Happens Between the Whistles

The 2026 NFL season is a pivotal one for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. This will be his third season, his second with head coach Ben Johnson, and if he's ever going to become the superstar quarterback he was projected to be ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, then this is the year he'll show it.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Chicago Bears Sign Veteran DB, Place Another on Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears made a pair of roster moves during their day off from training camp practice on Friday. The Bears announced they have placed cornerback Dallis Flowers on injured reserve.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Bears Worked Out Nine Defensive Backs

The Chicago Bears hosted nine defensive backs for tryouts on Friday, including Beanie Bishop, per the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Beanie Bishop DB Isaiah Bolden DB Brandon Hill DB Jaylen Mahoney DB Michael Ojemudia DB Deantre Prince DB Eli Ricks DB D.Q.

Xavier Woods News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

Bears Sign S Xavier Woods

With injured Bears safety Coby Bryant likely to miss approximately two months, the team is bringing in another experienced option at the position. The Bears have signed nine-year veteran Xavier Woods, the team announced.

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Isaiah Bolden News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Aaron Wilson Reports That the Chicago Bears Worked Out a Cornerback

There’s not much news around the Chicago Bears coming out on August 7th, but there was an interesting piece of information reported by Aaron Wilson on X.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Jordan van den Berg Showing More Than Just Athleticism at Chicago Bears Training Camp

When the Chicago Bears drafted him in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, all the buzz surrounding defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg had to do with his athleticism.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Chicago Bears Rookie Stock Watch: Who's Soaring and Who's Tanking

Thursday's end to the second block of Bears training camp practices signifies a good point to take stock of how their rookies are faring. People will look at how they've performed and tend to see a group less dynamic than last year's class, but remember where the Bears rookies were last year after a similar number of practices.

Dennis Allen News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Dennis Allen and His Past Linked to Current Bears Run of Injuries

The Bears' secondary experienced a season from hell in 2025 in regards to soft tissue injuries, and Thursday's third padded practice resulted in a handful of defensive injuries stacked upon some injuries they already had for this .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Chicago Bears Rookie Report: Who Is Rising (and Falling) on the Depth Chart?

The Chicago Bears received mixed reviews for their 2026 draft haul. While some praised them for landing elite athletes across the board, others questioned why they didn't prioritize the defensive line until day three.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Bears Training Camp Stock Watch: Coby Bryant’s injury opens up opportunity, plus one WR keeps impressing after second week of camp

The Chicago Bears have eight days of practice in the books at training camp with intensity starting to heat up now that pads were on during the second week.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 7

‘Not good enough’: Ben Johnson calls out Bears offense after practice

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are busy at training camp in preparation for the 2026 NFL season. The head coach and his staff oversee all practice sessions, including the offense that Caleb Williams leads.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 4

Bears star's historic extension is great news for Caleb Williams

Darnell Wright's record-breaking extension is great news for QB Caleb Williams, Bears' Super Bowl window

Rather than spending big on a wide receiver, the Chicago Bears did something much less flashy: invest in their offensive line.

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 4

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the new season is just a little over a month away. But, that doesn't mean Crosby is a forever Raider anymore.

Ian Rapoport drops Maxx Crosby trade update during Raiders training camp

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3