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Colston Loveland among Bears players with most to prove in Week 3 vs Cowboys

An 0-2 start to the 2025 NFL season has brought the Chicago Bears to an early-season identity crisis. They were once again the offseason darlings when they hired Ben Johnson as head coach in January, and most fans and analysts expected them to be a competitive, ascending team.

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2026 Bears mock draft: Because we need something to be excited about

After an 0-2 start to the 2025 season, things are looking pretty bleak for the Bears right now. Granted, it’s extremely early in the year. The Bears have plenty of time to turn things around, and they’ve played two talented teams in their first two matchups.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 18

Biggest Chicago Bears matchup problems against Dallas Cowboys

For all the talk about the Dallas Cowboys defense and Matt Eberflus coming to Soldier Field Sunday, it's actually the other side of the football where the Bears should have their greatest concern.

Ben Johnson News / Pro Football Talk / September 18

Ben Johnson: Lions played harder than us, that's a reflection on me and the players

Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants to see his players work harder. In addition to saying that the Bears’ practice habits aren’t good enough, Johnson also said that from watching the tape of Sunday's loss to the Lions, he didn't think the Bears were putting in the same level of effort as the Lions.

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 18

Benchmarking Da Bears: Week 2

That was hard to watch. Week 2 promised fireworks as Ben Johnson returned to Detroit, but unfortunately for the Chicago faithful, the fireworks were squarely on the side of the home team.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

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 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Why Chicago Bears might make trade for surprise position

Sitting at 0-2 and coming off a 52-21 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Chicago Bears, like every season under general manager Ryan Poles, aren’t in a position to be buyers at the trade deadline.

Ryan Poles News / Windy City Gridiron / September 18

Rahimi: Not waiting to extend Ryan Poles was a mistake

The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! After the Bears got annihilated by the Detroit Lions on Sunday, there were plenty of fans and media members who were looking to point fingers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Multiple NFL head coaches brush off Tom Brady conflict of interest concerns

Multiple coaches have downplayed renewed concerns over Brady serving as both minority owner of the Raiders and broadcaster for Fox.

Should Bears fans be worried about Ben Johnson's practice habits?

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NFL News / Field Level Media / September 18

Bears welcome Matt Eberflus, Cowboys, discount intel on Caleb Williams

Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will return to Chicago as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, and not everyone is glad to see his unit.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / September 18

Tom Brady reacts to Ben Johnson’s ‘common sense’ comments on FOX work, takes shot at NFL coaches

After Monday Night Football cameras captured him in the Las Vegas Raiders coaches’ box donning a headset, questions have risen again about whether Tom Brady’s work with FOX presents a conflict of interest.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 17

Who's to blame for Caleb Williams failing to find Bears tight ends?

Caleb Williams was a little preoccupied with football when asked about his relationship with Tom Brady , who is coming to announce Sunday's Bears game and possibly interview their coach and quarterback beforehand for Fox Sports.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Multiple key Chicago Bears starters miss Wednesday’s practice per report

The Chicago Bears will look to move past Week 2’s blowout loss as they begin to prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys. The team has been dealing with key injuries since the season started.

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Ben Johnson's statement about practice habits already resonating with Bears players

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson sent a very direct and no-nonsense message to his players on Wednesday. Facing a critical Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, one in which the season can be salvaged with the Bears' first win, or all but lost by falling to 0-3, something needs to change.