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Matt Ryan has made a shocking admission regarding Ian Cunningham hire

When former Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham left the team for the Atlanta Falcons, it seemed the Bears would be rewarded with two third round compensatory draft picks, but that did not happen.

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Matt Forte Is Fully Embracing The Bears' New-found Packers Hate

Former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte was never the most boisterous of speakers when it came to his personality. He tended to let his play, from

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

Theo Benedet's Signing Underscores Bleak Bears Tackle Landscape

Amid the furor over Matt Ryan again explaining how he's a Cabana boy for Ian Cunningham, as well as the tremendous awards taken Thursday by Joe Thuney and the entire Bears team , the signing by Theo Benedet to his one-year deal was easy to overlook.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 6

NFC Notes: Joe Thuney, Jordan Love, Brian Gutekunst, Bears, Packers

Both Bears OL Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman were elected to this year’s Pro Bowl. Thuney highly praised Dalman, saying the center has a deep understanding of HC Brian Johnson‘s system. “He’s such a tough, smart, really good football player,” Thuney said, via CHGO Bears.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 6

Chicago Bears should 'absolutely' sign this top defensive free agent, NFL analyst says

The Chicago Bears could be about to load up on defense similarly to how the organization built a turnkey offense for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, last spring.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

D'Andre Swift Gives Bears Coach Ben Johnson an All-Time Compliment

When the Chicaog Bears hired Ben Johnson before the 2025 season, there was a level of optimism in Bears Nation that's been absent for a long time. And even with those sky-high hopes, no one could've predicted how much the culture would change in Chicago in just one season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 6

Bears QB Caleb Williams Receives Clear Message From Packers’ Jordan Love

The Chicago Bears and rising star quarterback Caleb Williams are set for the future following the 2025 NFL season. After entering the year expected to take a step in the right direction, the Bears started the season off slowly.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

Bears Players Are All-In On Ben Johnson’s Mentality Heading Into 2026

To many Chicago Bears fans, and even some former players, all the team has to do after their strong 11-6 campaign in 2025 is “build on” their success. Get Caleb Williams more experience in the offense, shore up the defensive line, and you’re basically good to go, right?

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

DJ Moore Slams Door on Persistent Chicago Bears Rumor at 2026 NFL Honors

The offseason narrative around Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has been loud, speculative, and, at times, aggressive. Whether it's been trade speculation or cap-savings hypotheticals, "what if" scenarios have been dominating the Moore conversation.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Bears superfan Seth Rollins presents ‘Iceman’ Caleb Williams award at NFL Honors

One of the presenters at the 2026 NFL Honors was Chicago Bears superfan Seth Rollins, who presented an award to Caleb Williams for his walk-off touchdown to DJ Moore against the Green Bay Packers.

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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 / Chicago Bears on SI / February 6

Four Big Takeaways From Bears' Wins (And Snubs) at NFL Honors

The NFL held its 2025 Honors program on Thursday night to hand out the 2025 season awards, and it was a night to remember for the Chicago Bears. Joe Thuney

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / February 6

Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland development before Super Bowl LX turns heads

Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland has been turning heads off the field, with fans buzzing about his new Charmin partnership ahead of Super Bowl 60.

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D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Bears’ DJ Moore opens up on brutal final play vs. Rams

One play. That’s all it took. The Chicago Bears’ 2025 season ended in overtime of the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, and wide receiver DJ Moore has broken his silence on his role in the season-deciding moment.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

Ben Johnson Gets Absolutely Shafted in Coach of the Year Voting

I hope Ben Johnson has that one Michael Jordan gene that makes every slight feel like an attack on his character. I hope he 'takes it personally', so to speak.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Four-time champ becomes first-ever Protector of the Year Award winner

Joe Thuney helped transform the Chicago Bears this past season, playing a significant role in the franchise’s best campaign in more than a decade and a half.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / February 6

Bears QB Caleb Williams Fires Shade Back at Ja’Marr Chase

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are fresh off of a magical season in 2025. After starting off the year as a team expected to take a step in the right direction, the Bears won the NFC North division and earned the No.

Joe Thuney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 5

Bears G Joe Thuney Wins Protector Of The Year

Bears G Joe Thuney was announced as the first ever Protector Of The Year award on Thursday at NFL Honors. Thuney, 33, was drafted by the Patriots in the third round out of N.C.

Ozzy Trapilo News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Bears officially have one left tackle option back in the fold for the 2026 offseason with Ozzy Trapilo out for the foreseeable future

The Chicago Bears were hoping that the long-term left tackle situation finally had an answer after throwing second-round rookie Ozzy Trapilo into the fire and watching him flourish against elite competition late in the regular season.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 5

Bears To Hire Eric Studesville As RBs Coach

The Bears have found their replacement for Eric Bienemy, their running backs coach in 2025 who returned to Kansas City as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator this offseason.

D.J. Moore News / A to Z Sports / February 5

DJ Moore makes his stance clear on his future intentions with the Bears, but the team will still have a tough decision to make

The 2025-26 season could not have ended worse for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore after being on the wrong end of the game-losing play in overtime against the Los Angeles Rams and then dodging the media after the game and during locker room cleanout day.

Press Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / February 4

Bears Could Promote Press Taylor To OC

A successful first season as Chicago’s passing game coordinator may lead to a promotion for Press Taylor. The Bears will consider Taylor for their offensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.