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The Bears Should Target a Free Agent Nickelback Over a Safety, and Here's Why

The Bears suffered a huge blow to their secondary with safety Coby Bryant being carted off the practice field with a knee injury on Monday. The $40 million man was the prize of their free agent class, and it initially appeared that he could be out of action for the entire season.

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Jonah Jackson Ranks 18th in PFF’s 2026 Offensive Guard Rankings

Dalton Wasserman of PFF just came out with his offensive guard rankings in 2026, which has the Chicago Bears starters in two very different spots. On one hand, you have Joe Thuney, who topped the list.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

The Chicago Bears have received some very tough injury news early on in training camp.

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

Five players with most to prove in 2026 NFL preseason: AFC South backup QBs, former top-10 draft pick and more

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Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3

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

So long as Johnson and Campbell are going up against each other twice a regular season, this rivalry is staying heated.

Jaguars, Bears facing different expectations for 2026 season

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs breaks silence on hold-in; fans won't like his comments

Lions given props for 'strong foundations' despite disappointing 2025 season

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

The Best Quote to Come Out of Chicago Bears Training Camp on Day 5

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is one of the more important players to watch at training camp this year. That's because Stevenson is competing for the starting job on the boundary opposite Jaylon Johnson, which was vacated when Nahshon Wright left in free agency.

Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

Scouting Out First Bears Padded Practice: Coby Bryant's Tough Outlook

The Bears didn't even need to get into the heavy contact part of Monday's first padded practice before getting their first injury. Safety Coby Bryant was merely doing a one-on-one drill against Cole Kmet when he suffered a left leg injury and left on a cart.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Bears get brutal injury news on $40 million safety

The Chicago Bears are already dealing with a major injury even before the first preseason game. On Monday, safety Coby Bryant had to be carted off the field, and reports later came that he will miss 8-to-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

The Good and Not So Good From Chicago Bears' First Padded Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears returned to practice on Monday after a day off on Sunday and it was the first time the team wore pads in training camp. The story of the day was no doubt the injury to safety Coby Bryant, who came down with an apparent knee injury during the session and had to be carted off the field.

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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.

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Coby Bryant News / ChiCitySports / August 3

Chicago Bears lose key hope for pass-rush for 8 to 10 weeks

The Chicago Bears had a worrisome development on Monday, the first day of training camp that the team had pads on during practice. Safety Coby Bryant, who the Bears signed to a three-year $40 million deal in free agency, had to be carted off the practice field after suffering an injury.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

Bears’ Coby Bryant To Miss Extensive Time

Coby Bryant became one of free agency’s winners among defensive backs this offseason, landing a lucrative Bears contract. But the recent Super Bowl starter will see his first Chicago season delayed.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3

Bears HC Ben Johnson teases potential major change that would impact Caleb Williams

With expectations at an all-time high, head coach Ben Johnson is getting his Chicago Bears ready for the 2026-27 season. While the club is in the middle of training camp, it appears Johnson is considering a big change with the offensive scheme, which would make a huge impact for quarterback Caleb Williams.

Coby Bryant News / ChiCitySports / August 3

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant leaves practice with injury

The Chicago Bears needed to make some serious and drastic changes on their roster this off-season. Even though they went 11-6 and won the NFC North, the salary cap situation Chicago found itself in made it impossible for them to retain many of their key players.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

Biggest Takeaways From the First Week of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp Tuesday, and non-padded practices began the following day. It's always difficult to discern what's real from what's insignificant in the first week of training camp, as players perform differently when they're running in compression shorts and shells.

Braxton Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3