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One Stat Shows Bears' Ben Johnson is Built Different with Second-Down Approach

A lot of play-callers who are faced with a second-and-short tend to see that as an opportunity to run the ball and pick up the first down, but Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is built different.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

What Age Data Suggests About Rebound for Chicago Bears Defensive Tackles

There could still be hope for the Bears' defensive line interior after two seasons struggling to stop the run, and to get to the passer. The Bears have settled for Gervon Dexter's inconsistency as a run stopper in his first three seasons, and he now enters a contract year.

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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

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.

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

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.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Best players the Bears face in 2026: Aidan Hutchinson

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.

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

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Weak link that will sink Bears’ Super Bowl hopes during 2026 season

The Chicago Bears announced their presence with authority in 2025. After failing to have a winning season in any of their previous six seasons and finishing last in the NFC North three years in a row, the Bears threw all of those disappointments in the trash heap and had a brilliant year.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Bears' biggest 2026 matchups: Jaylon Johnson vs. Jayden Reed

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 9

Bears star draws ‘perfect’ praise from NFL legend Tom Brady

Throughout his NFL career, fans and analysts have praised Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney for playing his role well. He entered the NFL in 2016 as the No.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: DT Gervon Dexter Sr. is Entering a Make-or-Break Season

Gervon Dexter Sr. has had an up-and-down career through his first three seasons in the league. He's shown consistent flashes, but has failed to build on them at any point.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

3 sneaky trade candidates for Bears entering 2026 season

The Chicago Bears have reached an intriguing stage in their rebuild. After spending the last few offseasons aggressively accumulating talent around franchise quarterback Caleb Williams, the conversation has shifted from acquiring players to maximizing roster value.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bold Predictions For Chicago Bears' Defense During 2026 NFL Season

On Tuesday, we made bold predictions about the Chicago Bears' offense going into the 2026 season. While their defensive ceiling might not be as high as it is on offense, they still have a few blue-chip pieces on that side.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to engagement announcement

Amon-Ra St. Brown announced some big personal news on his Instagram account on Tuesday. The Detroit Lions wide receiver made a joint post with his now-fiancée, Brooklyn Adams, announcing their engagement.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears Top 26 of 2026: Kyle Monangai Has Golden Opportunity to Seize Chicago's backfield

One of the biggest surprises of the Chicago Bears' 2025 season was the rapid ascension of seventh-round pick, Kyle Monangai. The rookie running back wasn't expected to do much, if anything, because of his draft placement.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears' Bright Future on Offense Confirmed on List of Top 25 Players Under 25

The Chicago Bears have a bright future on the offense and that was confirmed in a list of the top 25 players aged 25 and under. The list was compiled by CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan and both Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland made the cut.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears have ‘terrifying’ threat on offense

The Chicago Bears shouldn’t miss a beat after trading DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills this offseason. In years past, the Bears giving up a WR1 would have been a crushing loss for the offense.

Chicago Bears News / Total Pro Sports / July 8

Eagles’ Fan-Favorite Reporter Who Lost Her Job Finds New NFL Gig That Has Everyone Excited

Devan Kaney announced her new role as Bears reporter for Fox 32 in Chicago. The move comes months after her unexpected exit from WIP’s Eagles sideline reporting position.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Bears’ Colston Loveland reveals celebrity look-alike and it’s perfect

Colston Loveland made a lot of noise in his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. The tight end proved that he deserved his No. 10 selection last year, establishing himself as one of the best players in his class.

Jaylon Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Bears' Jaylon Johnson not ranked among league's best corners, but won't for long

NFL executives, coaches, scouts, and otherwise helped rank the top cornerbacks in the league ahead of the 2026 season. After an injury-riddled season where he only played seven games, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson does not find himself on that list.

Coby Bryant News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Coby Bryant makes announcement away from Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is giving back to his community. The 27-year-old announced the Bryant Football Showcase. It is set for July 10 at Buddy LaRosa Stadium in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. The camp splits into two age groups: 6-12 and 13-18.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / July 6