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Dennis Allen: Tyrique Stevenson's Biggest Issue is Prevalent Throughout Bears Defense

Over the course of his three years with the Chicago Bears, we have seen the duality of cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. We've seen flashes of a player who looks like a starting-caliber cornerback, and then we've seen struggles like the ones that got Stevenson benched last season in favor of Nahshon Wright.

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Buzz Around Luther Burden is Hitting New Highs at Start of Bears Training Camp

It's rare for any receiver who gained less than 1,000 yards as a rookie to face expectations of a massive Year 2, but the Chicago Bears' Luther Burden III is a rare type of talent.

Montez Sweat News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Bears Activate DL Montez Sweat From NFI List

The Chicago Bears announced they activated DL Montez Sweat from the Non-Football Illness list on Wednesday. Chicago placed Sweat on the NFI list on Tuesday, making this a quick turnaround.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson’s ‘yells and curses’ have Caleb Williams’ attention

Most of the roster of the Chicago Bears were caught by surprise during OTAs and mandatory minicamp in 2024 when new head coach Ben Johnson yelled and cursed at players, including tight end Cole Kmet and quarterback Caleb Williams as they learned the new scheme.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

The Good, Bad & Most Interesting From Chicago Bears' First Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for the first time since mandatory minicamp in June when the team took part in its first training camp practice of the year on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Dennis Allen Not Giving Bears Rookie Malik Muhammad First Dibs at Slot

Bears slot cornerback plans with Kyler Gordon away on the physically unable to perform list look more like a baseball team using the bullpen-by-committee approach.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Ryan Poles' Comments on Bears Centers Point to Clear Favorite in Starting Competition

One of the positions the Chicago Bears will have competition at in training camp is center, where the team will have a new starter in 2026. Following the retirement of Drew Dalman during the offseason, the Bears traded for veteran center Garrett Bradbury and drafted Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

It’s up to Chicago Bears to fix pass rush with what they have

One of the biggest question marks for the Chicago Bears this upcoming season is the pass rush. After they had a need to improve the pass rush this offseason, the Bears decided to stay put and not add a player to the position.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Caleb Williams has an exciting promise for Bears fans

The Chicago Bears are looking to improve on their impressive 2025 NFL season. The nine-time NFL champions fell short of their Super Bowl aspirations last year.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Ryan Poles Downplays Bears' Need for Edge Help with Montez Sweat Battling Illness

The Bears defensive end situation during the offseason received constant scrutiny after GM Ryan Poles failed to bring in someone else to supplement Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, and whoever else is available among a group of injured or non-descript players.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Dennis Allen sets the tone for Bears defense with renewed focus on fundamentals and 18 new faces at training camp

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen met with the media on Wednesday ahead of the team’s first training camp practice, setting the tone for what to expect from the defensive side of the ball.

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Darnell Wright's Asking Price Just Went Up Considerably

With the NFL's elite pass-rushers commonly playing on either side of the line to take advantage of the easiest matchups, the right tackle position has become just as important as left tackle in the modern NFL.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Ryan Poles Shares Frustration With Kyler Gordon Injury

One huge piece of news that has come out around the Chicago Bears recently is the injury to Kyler Gordon. Starting with last season, Gordon only played in three games.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 29

4 position battles set to define Chicago Bears’ 2026 training camp after hearing from GM Ryan Poles and HC Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears open the first day of practice on Wednesday, marking the official start of training camp, with plenty of battles worth keeping track of throughout the entire roster.

Vita Vea News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Bears emerge as landing spot for Bucs want-away star Vita Vea

The Chicago Bears have been named as a potential destination for Vita Vea. Vea grabbed headlines on Monday after it was reported that he requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Montez Sweat News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Montez Sweat Expected Back Shortly Following Chicago Bears Roster Move

Montez Sweat led the Chicago Bears in sacks by a large margin in 2025, and there was just some roster news reported surrounding his name. On first glance, Bears fans might worry, but it really doesn’t seem to be a huge deal with what we know right now.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

What We Learned From Day One of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears' veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday and before the team takes the practice field for what will be the first session of camp on Wednesday, both head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles addressed the media.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Chicago Bears Roster Ranking: Where Does Bears' Linebacker Room Rank in the NFL?

A nuclear bomb went off in the Bears' linebacker room midway through last season. Their depth was tested, and a few of the backups played extremely well after the starters went down.

Montez Sweat News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Chicago Bears make minor Montez Sweat injury move

The Chicago Bears opened training camp with a couple of roster maintenance moves, though neither is expected to keep the team’s top pass rusher out for long.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Bears’ Ben Johnson drops the mic with 2-word message to Kyler Gordon

The Chicago Bears claimed their first NFC North title since 2018-19 and also won their first playoff game in 15 years last season, and they did it all without one of their most important defensive backs.