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Fixing Daniel Hardy's mistake and other Bears special teams snafus

Special teams rarely gets extensive public scrutiny, with the possible exception of times when something goes terribly wrong. It did Sunday, and the Bears, and special teams coordinator Richard Hightower stood up Thursday to take his own blame in last week's special teams fiasco at Cincinnati.

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Midseason grades for the Bears' free agent class

The Bears had some money to BURN this offseason. They used much of it to solidify the offensive line. However, that was far from the only unit they addressed on the open market.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 6

Rome Odunze sets the record straight on his role in Ben Johnson's offense

Much to the chagrin of Chicago Bears fans and fantasy football managers everywhere, second-year receiver Rome Odunze was completely shutout of the stat sheet in the Bears' Week 9 win over the Bengals.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing touchdowns in their rookie season for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 6

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs Giants

We have a brand-new Bear Bones podcast with host Dr. Mason West and his special guest, our host of Making Monsters, Taylor Doll, previewing all the latest on the upcoming Chicago Bears vs.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 6

Chicago Bears Thursday Injury Report: 3 players return to practice

The Chicago Bears got some encouraging news in Thursday’s official injury report, as several players who had been listed as DNP (Did Not Practice) made it back to practice, and most of the players listed as limited on Wednesday were given the “Full” designation for Thursday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 6

Chicago Bears top offensive lineman gives high praise from NFL legend

The Chicago Bears offensive line have been exceeding expectations throughout the season. Both the pass blocking and run blocking have been a key part to the offense’s success.

Darnell Wright News / A to Z Sports / November 6

'He's doing cartwheels with a banged up elbow' - Former NFL tight end loves what he's seeing from former Vols OL Darnell Wright

Former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright went viral this past week for doing a cartwheel to celebrate a Chicago Bears touchdown. Wright, a first round selection by the Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft, received quite a bit of praise this week for his performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday.

Amen Ogbongbemiga News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Bears Announce Two Roster Moves, Activate LB Amen Ogbongbemiga

The Chicago Bears announced they officially activated LB Amen Ogbongbemiga from injured reserve and cut LB Carl Jones Jr. in a corresponding move. Bears

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

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / November 6

D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze returned to practice on Thursday

The Bears got two of their top receivers back on the practice field on Thursday. D.J. Moore (hip/groin) and Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) were both limited on Thursday after they both did not participate in Wednesday’s session.

Kyle Monangai News / Windy City Gridiron / November 6

Did Kyle Monangai’s monster game change the Chicago Bears’ RB pecking order?

One good game against the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense isn’t enough to crown anyone the best player in the league. Then again, what does it say that the player with the most rushing yards against the hapless 2025 Bengals is none other than Chicago Bears rookie Kyle Monangai?

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Austin Booker News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Bears DE Austin Booker steps into his biggest opportunity starting Week 10 with strong internal belief from people inside the building

The Chicago Bears were widely expected to be in the market for some pass rush help ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline after suffering multiple losses on the defensive front but how the team went about that process was still a question mark.

Brian Burns News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 6

Brian Burns only one of several Bears problems against Giants

Ben Johnson has seen a change come over the Bears . Anyone who remembers the clock running out on the Bears in Detroit last year, the blocked field goal by the Packers, the miracle comeback against the Vikings before losing in overtime and the Fail Mary would have to agree.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 6

This Chicago Bears rookie has fans buzzing halfway through the 2025 season

So far, so good for the Chicago Bears' 2025 draft class. First-round pick Colston Loveland enjoyed a breakout Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals, when he caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns.

Jaxson Dart News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Bears hope to have found the missing pieces to unlock a struggling pass rush with rookie QB Jaxson Dart set to be the first test

The Chicago Bears had an offensive explosion in Week 9 with head coach Ben Johnson's unit scoring 47 points and nearly totaling 600 yards of offense. But, the story of the game was the defense for Chicago that allowed 42 points and 449 passing yards.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 6

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! Well, that was a roller-coaster of a game, wasn’t it? In this week’s Good, Better, Best, we look back on a wild game against

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 6

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator gives vow ahead of week 10

The Chicago Bears’ special team unit has been a major problem this season. To be straight up, the special teams unit has been flat out horrible. More news: Ben Johnson hints at trick play for Chicago Bears offensive lineman During week 9’s thriller against the Cincinnati Bengals, the special teams unit costed the Bears in many different ways.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Can Giants' defense step up and stop the run vs. Bears?

Entering Week 10, stopping the run has been a significant issue for the New York Giants.

Jaxson Dart may have revealed why Giants held onto Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston through trade deadline

Do advanced stats show why Giants' Abdul Carter is betting favorite for big honor?

Giants reportedly may have already made huge Brian Daboll decision

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / November 6

Williams explains what's different about Bears under Johnson

Caleb Williams explains what's different about Bears under Ben Johnson

Chicago started the season at 0-2 but has since gone 5-1.

Ben Johnson hints at trick play for Chicago Bears offensive lineman

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The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Caleb Williams News / Field Level Media / November 6

Caleb Williams, Bears out to avoid potential letdown vs. Giants

Quarterback Caleb Williams' impressive effort throughout a seesaw shootout in Cincinnati in Week 9 allowed the Chicago Bears to match their win total from last season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

DJ Moore, Rome Odunze miss Bears practice, but there’s a catch

The injury problems of the Chicago Bears do not seem to end. The Bears have been battling with a depleted roster all season, affecting their continuity on the field.

Asante Samuel Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

49ers, Bears, Steelers to meet with CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Asante Samuel Jr.‘s schedule is starting to look like a draft prospect’s itinerary of “30” visits. After the former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback received clearance to return from a troublesome injury, three more teams have entered the fray.

Cowboys could salvage season by making run at free-agent CB

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