OCTOBER 6: Dexter landed $21.59MM fully guaranteed, as detailed by Spotrac. That includes a $10MM signing bonus and all of his compensation for 2027. $20MM in pay for 2028 is guaranteed for injury at signing, but it will fully vest on the third day of the 2027 league year.
The Chicago Bears achieved their second straight win with a (different) backup quarterback on Sunday. Tyson Bagent led them to a 23-12 win over the New York Jets.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is expected to be available this week despite a thumb injury that forced him out of the final minutes of Sunday’s win.
The Chicago Bears are off to a 3-1 start under Ben Johnson. Just how dangerous will this team be once the offense is whole? The Chicago Bears have been one of the biggest storylines of the young NFL season.
How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The Chicago Bears are now up to three wins this season after beating the New York Jets on Sunday, and they have notched those wins with a different quarterback under center in each contest.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears are starting to see more from their rookie class as the 2026 season moves along. While some young players have already established themselves as contributors, others are still working to find their footing.
It quickly became apparent Bears running back D'Andre Swift fell into some disfavor Sunday with his third-quarter lost fumble. Ben Johnson dealt with it quickly by pulling Swift from the game for the final three series and the Bears moved on behind the hard running of Kyle Monangai and Roschon Johnson.
The Chicago Bears recorded their second consecutive win on Sunday against the New York Jets. They did it with their offense and defense both shining, including in the fourth quarter, when the visitors only had 45 seconds of possession.
The Chicago Bears needed a big advantage in their Week 4 matchup with the New York Jets, and running back Kyle Monangai provided exactly that. The rookie running back delivered the best performance of his young career, rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Bears picked up an impressive win.
The Chicago Bears released defensive end Marcus Davenport from their practice squad on Monday at his request, and the veteran promptly announced his retirement.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears have spent years searching for steady footing in a league that rarely waits. Their roster has turned over, their quarterback room has stayed unsettled, and their offense has often looked like a work still in progress.
Veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport confirmed his retirement Monday, NFL Network reported. Davenport, 30, saw action in one game with the Chicago Bears this season, recording one tackle in 12 defensive snaps in Sunday's 23-12 home victory over the New York Jets.
Former Bears DL Marcus Davenport has opted to retire from the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport. Davenport, 30, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.
9:02pm: We now know why Davenport asked for his release. He has chosen to retire, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Davenport will hang up his cleats with 166 tackles, 25 sacks and seven forced fumbles over 78 games and parts of nine seasons.
The Chicago Bears’ defensive identity has flipped faster than anyone expected, and Dennis Allen deserves every ounce of credit for it. After a brutal Week 1 showing where the secondary was torched for 361 yards and three touchdowns, Allen’s unit has responded with one of the most dramatic early‑season turnarounds in the league.
Tyson Bagent started his first game of the season on Sunday against the New York Jets. The Chicago Bears quarterback played well, leading the team to a 23-12 win at Soldier Field.
Ahead of the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets on Sunday, Johnson declined to reveal whether Bagent or Case Keenum would start at quarterback over injured Williams. Johnson has decided to go down a different route as the 3-1 Bears prepare to play at the rival Green Bay Packers (2-2) on Oct. 11.
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions surrounding their defense, but those questions have quickly faded after an impressive three-game stretch.
A Chicago Bears legend ended up in the middle of an unexpected scene after Sunday’s win at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12 and improved to 3-1 behind Kyle Monangai’s 146 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bears beat the Jets on Sunday, winning their second straight game without Caleb Williams at quarterback. That puts Chicago at 3-1 on the year. Having found success with Case Keenum and then Tyson Bagent under center, the Bears have managed to put themselves in strong early contention for a playoff spot.
The Chicago Bears are in action Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets, once again without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. This left head coach Ben Johnson with a decision to make.