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Last-second injury scratch deprives Chicago Bears of needed weapon

Another week for the Bears and another late scratch due to injury. They had wide receiver Rome Odunze active for the game with Cleveland on Sunday and he went through the early warmups with stretching, but then when the full team went through warmups shortly before the game he aggravated his injured foot and was a last-second scratch.

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Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) active vs. Browns

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is active for Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns. Odunze is returning to the lineup after sitting out last week's game against the Green Bay Packers with a foot injury.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Bears add QB to injury report for Browns game, but it’s not Caleb Williams

Despite suffering a setback last week, the Chicago Bears are still in a good position heading into Week 15. A loss to the Green Bay Packers on the road meant that they ceded control of both the NFC and their division, but they still have a solid shot of making it to the January festivities.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 14

Chicago Bears QB suffers illness hours before Browns game

The Chicago Bears were thrown an extra complication before Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. The 9-4 Bears are set to hose the 3-10 Browns at Soldier Field.

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Final score prediction: Will Bears avoid dreaded trap game in Week 15 vs. Browns?

Frigid conditions will dominate the headlines in Week 15's clash between the Chicago Bears (9-4) and Cleveland Browns (3-10) at Soldier Field, but the real story is whether Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams can prevent Shedeur Sanders from stealing a win and strike a fatal blow to the Bears' playoff hopes.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Myles Garrett News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 14

Whatever it takes might be the way for Bears to counter Myles Garrett

The Bears tried this week to simulate Myles Garrett's pass rush pressure at practice the way any NFL team would. They had someone line up in his position against their own offense.

Rome Odunze News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Chicago Bears ‘optimistic’ Rome Odunze will play in Week 15

The Chicago Bears are bracing for a boost on offense this weekend, and it might come in the form of Rome Odunze’s return. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Bears are optimistic that wide receiver Odunze will play Sunday in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns despite being listed as questionable with a foot injury.

Kyler Gordon News / Field Level Media / December 13

Bears place CB Kyler Gordon (groin) on injured reserve again

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a groin injury, which means he will miss at least the rest of the regular season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

Bounce-back Bears on verge of making franchise history

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of doing something for the first time in franchise history. And beating one of the NFL's oldest franchises will go a long way toward erasing the ancient record.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

NFC Notes: Javon Bullard, Kevin Byard, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears S Kevin Byard hasn’t missed a single game in his 10-year career. Byard said it is a testament to how much he cares about his teammates and winning.

Rome Odunze News / NFL Analysis Network / December 13

Bears offense thriving despite accuracy woes as Rome Odunze eyes return for frigid Browns game

The Chicago Bears enter Week 15 with one of the NFL’s most productive offenses, but a passing attack still searching for consistency. With Rome Odunze’s status uncertain and sub-zero conditions expected, the Bears’ formula for moving the ball remains clear: pound the rock.

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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.

Luther Burden III News / A to Z Sports / December 13

Bears WR Luther Burden III faces punishment from the NFL that many anticipated for his actions against the Packers in Week 14

The first matchup of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry of the 2025 season certainly lived up to the hype last Sunday, coming down to the final play and even showing one exciting head-to-head battle that can make this rivalry even more exciting for years to come.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

NFL hits Bears receiver with fine for incident against Packers

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden had a solid game last week while taking on a larger role with wide receiver Rome Odunze out injured, and he also did something else.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 13

NFL punishes Chicago Bears rookie before Browns game

The Chicago Bears are set to host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in a must-win game for the home team. The 9-4 Bears need to take advantage of a 3-10 Browns squad before finishing the regular season against the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Bears slapped with brutal injury news before facing Browns

The Chicago Bears are looking to get back in the win column after last week’s disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers. On Sunday, they will play host to the Cleveland Browns and rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Kyler Gordon News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Bears To Place CB Kyler Gordon On IR

Kyler Gordon‘s regular season is over. The Bears are placing the cornerback on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. This is the second IR stint of 2025 for Gordon, who’s dealing with a groin injury.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

3 bold predictions for the Bears game against the Browns

There's no sugarcoating it; the Bears need to come out with a win over the Browns on Sunday. They might be in a good position at 9-5 under normal circumstances, but the NFC playoff picture this season does not qualify as that.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

How Ben Johnson can overlook Caleb Williams' erratic growth chart

Anyone who looks at Caleb Williams' declining passing numbers and the need coach Ben Johnson has for more efficient passing might be surprised by how certain he and his offensive coaches are about their quarterback's future.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Former NFL QB doesn’t hold back about Bears’ Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has shown major flashes of superstar potential to begin his NFL career. However, there have been some consistency issues.

Nahshon Wright News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Bears’ CB Nahshon Wright Makes His Feelings Clear on Free Agency

Chicago Bears breakout cornerback Nahshon Wright is heading into an important offseason, one that could determine the next chapter of his NFL career. After emerging as an unexpected difference-maker in the Bears’ secondary this season, Wright is set to become a free agent, and his future remains unclear.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

The Reality: Bears Must Work Their Magic to Keep Star Defenders

Getting straight to the point, it’s going to be an extremely crucial offseason for the Chicago Bears. As it stands, the Bears only have around $1.24 million in available cap space this offseason, which is drastically smaller than what the team had in the previous offseasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11

Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases NFL history

Looking at their record, the Cleveland Browns (3-10) may not appear to be a big threat for the Chicago Bears (9-4) in Week 15. But they could be one of quarterback Caleb Williams toughest tests all season.

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