Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 29

Bears vs. Bengals One on One: Week 9 Matchup to Watch

We are fast approaching the midpoint of the NFL season. I don’t know about you, but the season is moving by a lot faster than the weeks that led up to it.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson seeks fresh start with familiar defensive boss

Bears safety Kevin Byard came away impressed after one practice by his new teammate Chauncey, or CJ Gardner-Johnson . "He was out there making plays and bouncing around and bringing some juice so I’m excited to have him," Byard said.

Travis Homer News / Windy City Gridiron / October 29

Bears RB Travis Homer nominated for Salute to Service Award

Bears running back Travis Homer was announced as the team’s nominee for the 2025 “Salute to Service Award presented by USAA” on Wednesday. The award is presented annually by USAA and the NFL, honoring a league member who demonstrates a firm commitment to honoring and supporting the military.

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Marcedes Lewis News / Yardbarker / October 29

Marcedes Lewis signing can't be Broncos' lone trade deadline move

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 29

Chicago Bears have clear plan for controversial DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson

The Chicago Bears added a veteran with Super Bowl champion credentials to a roster that desperately needed secondary help. With the top four cornerbacks out in Week 8, the Bears signed C.J.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

NFC Trade Rumors: D.J. Moore, Jalen Nailor, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

ESPN’s Courtney Cronin mentions Bears WR D.J. Moore feels like a more realistic trade candidate than LT Braxton Jones, who was just put on injured reserve after being benched.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 29

Bears vs. Bengals Injury Report: WR Room Hit Hard

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the eighth game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week nine.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Top four Chicago Bears receivers out of practice at a bad time

A week when the Bears may need to outscore an opponent is already off to a horrendous start. The Cincinnati Bengals offense puts up points while their defense looks incapable of stopping anyone.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift out of practice Wednesday

The Bears were missing three of their top skill position players at practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Rome Odunze (heel), running back D'Andre Swift (groin), and wide receiver DJ Moore (hip, groin) were all listed as non-participants on the team's first injury report of the week.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 29

Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 9, 2025

The Chicago Bears are in third place. The Cincinnati Bengals are in second place. This factual items does not seem to match the perception of the two teams.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Ben Johnson debunks silly narrative going around about Caleb Williams' connection with Rome Odunze after Week 8 loss

Eight weeks into the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears have a clear number one option in the passing game under head coach Ben Johnson and that player is second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 29

Chicago Bears could catch big break in Week 9

The Chicago Bears entered Week 8 on a four-game winning streak before playing the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, the Bears fell flat against Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley and the 1-5 Ravens.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Bears Announce Three Roster Moves

The Chicago Bears announced they signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their active roster, and added DL Jonathan Garvin and OL Royce Newman to their practice

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / October 29

The Bears Are Like Goldilocks; Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right

The Chicago Bears began their 2025 season poorly, starting 0-2 with losses to division rivals. Then, they went on a four-game winning streak, which was their longest since 2018.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Bears desperation on defense shows with signing of former nemesis

The Bears seem to have decided to take a gamble by dancing with the devil. At least most Bears fans would have considered that title for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson while he played in New Orleans.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Bears are once again faced with QB issues outside of the team's control that could lead to massive implications for Week 9

All of last week, the Chicago Bears were watching the injury reports going into the Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens eyeing the status of Ravens' former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, and what a headache of a story that turned into.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / October 29

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson signs to active roster with Chicago Bears

NFL journeyman defensive back and Super Bowl LIX winner Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has a new home. The former Florida star is signing with the Chicago Bears to the active roster, per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Marcedes Lewis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Broncos Signing TE Marcedes Lewis To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Broncos are signing TE Marcedes Lewis to the practice squad. He had a workout with the team yesterday that evidently went well.

Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Top trade targets for Bears after Gardner-Johnson signing

Football is an inherently violent sport, and injuries are something that every team has to deal with, but some teams get hit harder than others. That's the case for the Chicago Bears, who have been dealing with lingering injuries to some of their most important players all season.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29