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Bears Can Begin Sam Roush Experiment Now After Officially Signing Deal

Bears tight end Sam Roush became the last draft pick from the team's 2026 class to sign a contract on Friday, all but ending a bit of a league logjam with third-round picks.

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Bears get the Jaylon Johnson update they were hoping for before training camp, as signs point to his old form returning

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has gone through a lot over the last 12 months after suffering a groin injury last summer that plagued the majority of his 2025-26 season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Bears' Biggest Bust Candidate Could Open Door to Youth Movement in 2026

The center position will be one of the more interesting ones to watch during the Chicago Bears' 2026 season. The Bears are set to have a new starter at the position in 2026 after the unexpected retirement of Drew Dalman, which led to Chicago trading for veteran Garrett Bradbury.

Penei Sewell News / Athlon Sports / July 10

The Best Players the Bears face in 2026: Penei Sewell

After their first playoff appearance in five seasons, the Chicago Bears have renewed expectations going into 2026. Caleb Williams flashed a lot of talent last season and gave Bear fans a reason to be excited about the quarterback position for the first time…maybe ever in franchise history.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 10

The Bears' biggest matchups of the 2026 season: The Seattle defense and 12th Man

The Chicago Bears made the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2020 last year. Armed by the talented Caleb Williams, the Bears kept their fans on the edge of their seats with thrillers all year long.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / July 10

Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland disrespected in NFL via latest ranking

With DJ Moore set to catch passes from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the Chicago Bears will need second-year pass catchers Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III to keep the momentum they gained going into the offseason.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

The Stunning Bears Passing Combo Judged NFL's Best for Efficiency

Bears fans apparently didn't realize they had it so good, an neither did GM Ryan Poles. The Bears' passing game has come to life under coach Ben Johnson, and now their top passing duo has been graded by Pro Football Focus as the most efficient since that analytic website began full operation in 2006.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Bears' Williams and Loveland Land Among NFL's Best Young Talent

The Chicago Bears became a pretty exciting team last year. So much of that excitement comes from the youth on the team, especially on offense. Do the Bears possess some of the best young talent in the league? A recent ranking says so!

Jaylon Johnson News / ChiCitySports / July 10

Jaylon Johnson injury update draws strong reactions from Bears fans

Jaylon Johnson played in only seven games in 2025 after he underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury. He still made his presence felt when he was healthy, playing a key role in the secondary.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Bears TE duo turned heads across the NFL and the latest rankings prove one of Chicago’s ascending stars is only getting started

Chicago Bears tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet were mentioned among the top tight ends in the NFL and the ranking for Loveland proves the team’s second-year star is only getting started.

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026 Season: Cole Kmet Faces a Career-Defining Season

After quarterback Caleb Williams, arguably the most exciting young member of the Chicago Bears is tight end Colston Loveland, who capped off a phenomenal rookie season last year by setting an NFL record in the Bears' Divisional round loss to the L.A.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Bears’ Colston Loveland bursts onto ESPN rankings scene, but is he higher than Tyler Warren?

The Chicago Bears raised plenty of eyebrows when they selected Colston Loveland 10th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, his rookie season proved the Bears have a potent tight end to work with.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Dream Blockbuster Trades Chicago Bears Should Explore Before Start of 2026 Season

The start of the regular season is fast approaching and the Chicago Bears still have significant concerns on defense. After failing to adequately address edge rusher and the interior of the defensive line, the Bears are staring down the barrel of having the same major issues upfront they had in 2025.

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The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

Garrett Bradbury News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 10

Bears' Risk With Garrett Bradbury Looks Low Based on Top 2025 Teams

The great uncertainty about this Bears offensive line heading into training camp is not how they'll replace injured left tackle Ozzy Trapilo. They already have a candidate who started at the position for them over three-plus seasons in Braxton Jones.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams announces exciting news on Thursday

Caleb Williams was a superstar long before he joined the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. A native of Washington, D.C., he starred for the football team at Gonzaga College High School.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Broncos star sets massive goal, expectation for defense

Broncos' Zach Allen sets massive goal, expectation for Denver's defense

The Denver Broncos had one of the NFL's best defenses in 2025, and it nearly carried them to a Super Bowl. They also nearly set the NFL single-season record for most sacks, falling just four shy of the mark.

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary Super Bowl winners

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

Bears' Dynamic RB Duo of D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai Confirmed as One of NFL's Best

Not that we really needed it, but we got more confirmation that the Chicago Bears have one of the best running back duos in the NFL with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / July 9

3 Chicago Bears Offensive Position Battles That Will Define Training Camp

Despite having a wildly surprising and successful 2025 season, the Chicago Bears are looking to build on that momentum for a Super Bowl trip. While a large chunk of their offensive production is injured or on new teams, the Bears have brought in players to compete in training camp for several positions.

Dillon Thieneman News / Athlon Sports / July 9

SI Ranked Dillon Thieneman 26th in First-Round Upside but Bears Have Reason to Disagree

Chicago Bears fans will be eager to see first-round pick Dillon Thieneman when training camp opens in a few weeks. The exciting safety out of the University of Oregon - by way of Purdue first - will fill a void in a secondary that hopes to improve this season.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Ben Johnson’s emphasis on physicality upset plenty of people, but one year later it looks like exactly what the Bears needed

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brought a whole new level of intensity that sparked an entire organization and everyone around the league has understood the meaning behind it.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Terron Armstead’s message puts even more pressure on a Bears recent third-round bust entering make-or-break training camp

Former Chicago Bears third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie is sitting firmly on the roster bubble going into training camp and the next few weeks could decide the rest of his career in the NFL.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears fans believe Caleb Williams took dig at CJ Stroud with latest post

The quarterback rivalry between Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and CJ Stroud is heating up ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The tension traces back to Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 9

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary SB winners

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary Super Bowl winners

The 2025 Bears tallied seven comeback victories after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through the wild-card round of the playoffs.

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz