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Beloved NFL Reporter Announces Departure Before 2025 Season

A beloved reporter for the Chicago Bears had bittersweet news to share with NFL fans this Tuesday. Adam Jahns, a beat writer for the Bears, has been covering the squad for The Athletic for the past few years.

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Dennis Allen ranks 13th but it's hard to believe who's ahead of him

When the Bears signed Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under coach Ben Johnson , it looked like a dream pairing along the lines of what the Minnesota Vikings did with getting Kevin O'Connell and then defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears head coach Ben Johnson debuts at No. 22 in 2025 NFL head coach ranking

Chicago Bears first-year head coach Ben Johnson has been evaluated in his new job before he's even overseen a single play by his team in the 2025 season.

Chase Claypool News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Former Chicago Bears bust attempting NFL comeback

Say the name Chase Claypool around any Chicago Bears fan, and the look on their face will likely be the same. A blank stare; a quivering lip; a look of confusion.

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The 'NFL rookie TD reception leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL total touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Five or more 4 touchdown, 0 interception games by NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Mock draft sends Bears jaw-dropping 2026 first-round choice

Chicago Bears training camp is just a few weeks away, and while the long and painful wait continues to march on, NFL draft analysts are hard at work publishing early first-round mock drafts.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears insider offers surprise pick for Chicago's breakout player in 2025

The Chicago Bears' 2025 roster is overflowing with young talent on the cusp of becoming NFL superstars. Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze headline the list, while Kyler Gordon is a few Spider-Man plays away from being a household name.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Chicago Bears facing tricky contract decision with unpredictable star

The Chicago Bears have been very busy addressing their biggest needs this offseason, mostly to make life easier for quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears' additions have been largely praised in NFL circles, and some feel that Chicago has actually enjoyed the best offseason in the league.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

One massive advantage the Lions have over the Bears and rest of NFC North in 2025

The schedule of an NFL team can have a big impact on its likelihood of success or failure each season. 1. Who their opponents are matters. That's largely

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Gervon Dexter snubbed from ESPN's latest defensive tackle rankings

One of the most underrated young pieces of the Chicago Bears is defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Dexter had a brutal start to his career.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

A Chicago Bears QB in Pro Bowl games? Caleb Williams makes the list

Despite extensive inane criticism of Caleb Williams based on last season, it seems he did enough to impress at least one analyst who sees him as potential Pro Bowl material this season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears 2023 draft pick on ‘prove-it season’ with coaching staff, per insider

A few names from the 2023 draft need to show signs of improvement for the Chicago Bears in the upcoming season. The Bears’ first two picks in the draft, offensive tackle Darnell Wright and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, are solid NFL starters.

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

All-NFC North Team: Next target point for Gervon Dexter is respect

No Bears draft pick on the defensive line has made the Pro Bowl since Henry Melton. He made the Pro Bowl for the 2012 season and was drafted in 2008. Melton was selected by GM Jerry Angelo, four GMs ago.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / July 8

NFL Insider Slams Caleb Williams' Bears Rookie Year Criticism

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may have enjoyed a somewhat uneven rookie season in 2024 as the club's no-brainer No. 1 pick in that year's draft, but as an elite athlete with great passing instincts, he still projects to become the most talented signal caller in the franchise's checkered history at the position.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Bears offense gets brutal reality check in latest ESPN rankings

With the way the Chicago Bears' front office conducted their offseason this year, it would seem that they're going all-in on ending their 14-year drought without a playoff win, or at least put a playoff win within grasp.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Bears playmakers fully disrespected in latest preseason rankings

With head coach Ben Johnson coming to town, the Chicago Bears loaded their offense with talented playmakers. However, it wasn’t enough to convince everyone that Chicago’s revival is for real this time.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Netflix’s Quarterback may have just shown an in depth look at Chicago's next big play involving Ben Johnson and Colston Loveland

If you haven't seen it already, Netflix released all seven episodes of "Quarterback" Season 2 featuring Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, and Joe Burrow's journey through the 2024 NFL Season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Why it appears Chicago Bears defensive line is being undersold

While there is excessive optimism over improvements made to the Bears' offensive line , the exact opposite situation exists on their defensive line. A good many people could be missing out on what should be an obvious area of great Bears improvement over last year as they focus too much on edge rush sacks.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 8

Chicago Bears’ 2025 Week 15 statistical leaders, predicted—Hello, Cleveland!

A Chicago Bears revenge game? Against the Cleveland Browns? Who aren’t even close to being a rival? Who aren’t even close to being the Green Bay Packers?

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Late-game heroics weren't a problem for Caleb Williams, it’s what happened before and here's how Ben Johnson can fix what's missing

The 2024 season showed us a lot about Caleb Williams but because of the situation he was faced with, it's hard to accurately predict how things will actually change for the better under a stronger situation in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 8

The NFL just gave Bears' DT Gervon Dexter Sr. even more reason to break out again as Chicago's rising force in the trenches

Gervon Dexter Sr. had a quiet rookie season for the Chicago Bears in 2023 but he was able to break out in a big way by putting in the work before in his sophomore season.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Chicago Bears Linked to Multiple Free Agents Ahead of Training Camp

With training camp just weeks away, speculation is beginning to swirl around the Chicago Bears' final moves. Teams across the league are locking in rosters, but some gaps remain—and a few familiar names are starting to circulate.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 8

2 sneaky Chicago Bears trade candidates entering 2025 training camp

Training camp is always a time for optimism. For the 2025 Chicago Bears, though, optimism also comes with hard decisions. The organization has committed to a full-scale reset with Ben Johnson taking over as head coach and defensive veteran Dennis Allen overseeing the defense.