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Who Should Be the Chicago Bears' Starting Kick Returner in 2026?

An underrated position battle for the Chicago Bears is who their starting kick returner will be in Week 1. Sure, it's not the most flashy job, but having a good kick returner can really contribute to a team's success.

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Bears rookie Zavion Thomas addresses Caleb Williams criticism

Zavion Thomas is set for his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. The team selected him at No. 89 overall in the third round following a strong collegiate career with Mississippi State and LSU.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

Jaylon Johnson's Praise for Caleb Williams Includes Bad Look for Justin Fields

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson thinks Nick Foles, and not Justin Fields, was the best quarterback he had played against in practice before Caleb Williams came to town.

Montez Sweat News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Predicting How Many Sacks Montez Sweat Will Have in 2026

One player on the Chicago Bears that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough is Montez Sweat. With the Bears offense now being the strength of this roster, Sweat isn’t mentioned in those conversations for the best player on the team.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

Chicago Bears Insider: Everything I Saw from Camp Including RB Shortage

The bottom of the reporter's notebook and the bottom of the Bears roster can be as interesting as the bigger news and narratives. Even if unaddressed by coaches at this time in training camp, some things become more evident after they surface in the first non-contact work.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

Winners and Losers From the First Week of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp when the veterans reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday. They held their first practice of the season the following day.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Can Salvon Ahmed Earn a Role on the Chicago Bears in 2026?

With questions brewing around Kyle Monangai right now, here’s a look at one of the veteran running backs on this team, Salvon Ahmed. Starting with Monangai,

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

How Bears Hit the Ground Running Even Without Injured Kyle Monangai

The Bears put pads on Monday and the running game then comes to the forefront. Johnson, it seems, has already been at work on the running attack even while it appears they can't do much without wearing pads.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Bears Unlikely To Make EDGE Addition?

Nearly three months ago, it was reported that the Bears, who had not acquired a notable pass rusher via trade, free agency, or the draft, could still be in the market for one.

Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / August 2

‘It’s miserable’: Bears TE Cole Kmet gets brutally honest about lack of touches

Cole Kmet saw his role diminish last season with the Chicago Bears with then-rookie Colston Loveland’s strong play. The veteran started and played more snaps early in the campaign before playing less as the year progressed.

Zavion Thomas News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

Past Bears Rookie Receiver Success Says Plan for Zavion Thomas Can Work

After Week 1 of Bears practices, the rookie who stood out the most probably should surprise no one. It's the rookie the Bears had a well thought-out plan to use, and that's third-round receiver Zavion Thomas.

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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.

Austin Booker News / Stadium Rant / August 2

Chicago Bears Training Camp 2026: Austin Booker Rising As Left Tackle Battle Tightens

Now that Chicago Bears training camp is in full swing, all eyes are on the various position battles happening on the field. After the first week of practices, a couple of the position battles are facing more questions than answers.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 2

Bears’ Jaylon Johnson’s Caleb Williams hype comes with Nick Foles name drop

Caleb Williams continues to generate buzz at Chicago Bears training camp. One of his biggest endorsements has come from a teammate who knows exactly what the franchise’s quarterback carousel has looked like.

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Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 2

Caleb Williams, Bears welcome special guest at practice

The Chicago Bears are preparing for next season and putting in work in training camp. They reached the Divisional Round after winning the NFC North last season, with Caleb Williams leading the way.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

Why the Chicago Bears Left Tackle Battle Isn't Nearly as Close as Fans Think

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason with the goal of having a competition at left tackle between at least Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills after Ozzy Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon during last year's playoffs.

Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 2

The Best Quote to Come Out of Chicago Bears Training Camp on Day 4

Few players on the Chicago Bears have more pressure on them in 2026 than cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Johnson is coming off a season in which he appeared in just seven games during the regular season due to injury, and he wasn't very good in those seven games, either.

Jedrick Wills News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Jedrick Wills Jr. Taking the Most Snaps as Starting Left Tackle on Day 4

The Chicago Bears starting left tackle job is one that we talked about in a prior Athlon Sports Bears article. In that article, we highlighted a post on X from Chris Emma (July 31st) which talks about how, “The Bears seem set on a rotation at left tackle as they evaluate their options.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Bears QB Caleb Williams admits Ben Johnson frustration

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams made a surprising revelation about their head coach Ben Johnson and how he frustrates him. Recently, Williams spoke to SiriusXM NFL Radio and was asked how Johnson pushes his buttons with verbal tactics and taunting.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Breakout Player at Start of Bears Training Camp? That’s Easy

When it comes to the breakout candidates on the Chicago Bears' 2026 roster, the name Luther Burden undoubtedly comes up the most. Hype has been building for Burden ever since he finished off last year strong, and the hype has only continued to build more and more this offseason.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears: 2x Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson makes confident Caleb Williams declaration

Last season, the Chicago Bears were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL. After going 5-12 in 2024, Chicago hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Ben Johnson Provides Key Insight Into Bears' Combative WR1 Conversation

The Bears are in an interesting position when it comes to their receiver room. They have a DJ Moore-sized hole on that unit, and a few promising pass-catchers eager to fill it.

Darnell Wright News / On Tap Sports Net / August 1

Darnell Wright Confident He’ll Stay with Bears Long-Term Amid Extension Talks

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright addressed ongoing contract extension talks during training camp and made clear he expects to remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future.

Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Colston Loveland is becoming more unguardable everyday in Bears training camp, putting him on trajectory to be among the NFL’s best

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is dominating through three days of training camp, especially on Friday, as he looks to continue his rapid rise among the NFL’s best.

Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Darnell Wright Addresses Bears Extension Talks

One month ago, it was reported the Bears hoped to have a Darnell Wright extension in place by the start of training camp. That checkpoint has come and gone, but a long-term deal remains the team’s goal.

Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright

The Bears would like to sign right tackle Darnell Wright to a contract extension by the start of the regular season, general manager Ryan Poles said on Wednesday (via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times).