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Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

We now know why CJ Garner-Johnson got released by the Texans.. and it's hilarious

I know the Bears are in the heat of a playoff race and have the biggest game in 15 years (or three days, depending on your perspective) to prepare for.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Bears bring aboard connected help after losing players to IR

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell must spend the rest of his season on injured reserve after tearing is Achilles against the 49ers in Week 17. At least he'll have family around Halas Hall while he rehabs.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

The Bears will need Kyler Gordon to bounce back if they want to survive the Divisional Round

Kyler Gordon was one of the first players defensive coordinator Dennis Allen mentioned in his first interview after taking the job. He highlighted the cover man as a potential Swiss army knife that he couldn't wait to utilize.

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Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Ben Johnson's rant provided necessary punctuation to end of sad era

More than four decades ago, Mike Ditka took over as Bears head coach and said he didn't like the Packers, then showed it by the way he acted toward Forrest Gregg and his Packers team .

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Braxton Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / January 13

Bears Activate Braxton Jones From IR

The Bears lost left tackle starter Ozzy Trapilo for the season. They have placed both he and linebacker T.J. Edwards on IR; the veteran linebacker also suffered a season-ending injury against the Packers.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Bears Made Five Moves, Placed OT Ozzy Trapilo & LB T.J. Edwards On IR

The Chicago Bears announced they have placed second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo and LB T.J. Edwards on injured reserve. Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon and Edwards broke his ankle.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Sean McVay shows respect for Ben Johnson ahead of Bears-Rams Divisional matchup

Most Chicago Bears fans would agree that the biggest variable in the succes of the Bears' incredible 2025 season has been head coach Ben Johnson. In just one season on the job, Johnson has already turned the Bears into one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

One area where the Bears can claim a huge edge over the Rams

Ben Johnson's touch is felt by the Bears on offense but players on defense have often talked about how he influences them throughout the season, either in energizing them or making them confident the offense can pick them up if they falter.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Old clip of Caleb Williams locked in on Tom Brady’s advice resurfaces

Come to find out, the New England Patriots’ famous “28-3” comeback in Super Bowl LI has become a key event in the lore of this year’s Chicago Bears squad, especially young quarterback Caleb Williams.

Luther Burden III News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Why Luther Burden III was ready to squabble up with the Packers

By now, Chicago Bears fans should know two things about dynamic rookie receiver Luther Burden III. First off, he’s insanely talented, having racked up 652 yards on 47 catches this season despite only being a focal point of the offense for about half the season.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 13

Bill Belichick thinks Chicago Bears have key advantage over Rams

The Chicago Bears had the advantage of crowd noise over the Green Bay Packers on Friday night. During his news conference on Sunday, Packers head coach

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The 'Active NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Two Bears land in the top five of PFF's rookie rankings for the Wild Card Round

For the first time in 15 years, only eight teams are remaining in the playoffs, and the Bears are one of them. They wouldn't have gotten nearly as far as they have if not for the substantial immediate returns provided by their rookie class.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

From Wild Card Resilience to Title Dreams: The Chicago Bears’ Path to Super Bowl LX

The Chicago Bears have arrived at a pivotal moment in their franchise history. It is a position few predicted when the season began, yet here they stand, one historic comeback away from a deep postseason run.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

The hidden reason the Bears are a threat to win it all

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the Chicago Bears will come into Sunday night’s tilt with the Los Angeles Rams as home underdogs, even after dispatching the Green Bay Packers in epic fashion last weekend.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

What Bears defense needs to hide while bringing more Dr. Jeykll

The dramatic shift in the Bears' offensive production during Saturday night's comeback largely hid the performance by a Dennis Allen defense that was equally resilient after halftime.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13

How Bears fan snuck cheese grater into Soldier Field to become a viral sensation

Last weekend, the Chicago Bears and their fans pulled out all the stops in the NFC Wild Card game against the Packers. It worked out well because they cameback to win 31-27.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Film expert raves about Chicago Bears rookies Monangai, Burden after playoff victory

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has received all of his flowers after catching eight passes for 137 yards in the Bears' Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 13

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams earns top grades from Pro Football Focus

The iceman did it yet again. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears pulled off another incredible fourth quarter comeback to put away hated rivals the Green Bay Packers and advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 13

Packers' Xavier McKinney on Bears' Ben Johnson: 'He's a troll'

At this point, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will seemingly tell anybody who will listen that he isn't all that fond of the Green Bay Packers. Packers safety Xavier McKinney responded to Johnson's latest headline-grabbing comments amid what's become quite the interesting rivalry.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Micah Parsons makes his thoughts on Matt LaFleur very clear

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur may be on the hot seat, but at least one of his star players is trying to relieve some of the pressure.

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Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / January 12

Chicago Bears: NFL’s Rodger Goodell toured NW Indiana for new stadium

Last week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told WTHR that the state was progressing with speed with the Chicago Bears to start a building a new stadium in the Northwest corner of the Hoosier state.

Ben Johnson News / Yardbarker / January 13