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Dayo Odeyingbo News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Dayo Odeyingbo Earns Encouraging Report at Bears Practice

There’s no denying that 2026 is going to be a prove-it year for Dayo Odeyingbo. After being brought into Chicago on a three-year, $48 million deal, Odeyingbo played in just eight games and had one sack last year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

The Good and Not So Good From Bears Training Camp Day 8: An Injury-Filled Practice

After a light day of practice on Wednesday, business picked up on Day 8 of Chicago Bears training camp and it unfortunately led to a handful of injuries.

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Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Bears Offensive Linemen Receive Notable Reports at Practice

As talked about when discussing the biggest position battles in a prior Athlon Sports article, the starting left tackle spot for 2026 is up in the air.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson accuses offense of ‘sabotaging’ practice

The problems this week with the Chicago Bears offense during the pre-snap aren’t just a problem for head coach Ben Johnson’s side of the ball; it can impede the work that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen needs to do with his group this summer.

Dillon Thieneman News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Bears first-round rookie Dillon Thieneman has been thrown into the fire in more ways than one during his first NFL training camp

The Chicago Bears have been feeding rookie safety Dillon Thieneman through a firehose throughout training camp, including taking on the lead role with the first-team offense and going up against tight end Colston Loveland.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Montez Sweat leaves with injury after Ben Johnson’s promised physical practice

The Chicago Bears are nearing the point of training camp where they will play their first pre-season game. In an effort to prepare for this, and the regular season, head coach Ben Johnson notched up the intensity of today’s practice.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Caleb Williams’ new Bears weapon keeping rivalry going with ex-Lions teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Chicago Bears are just over a month away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season, currently taking part in training camp. The Bears are hoping that quarterback Caleb Williams will take another step forward this year after an impressive second season in the NFL in 2025.

Braxton Jones News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Braxton Jones left practice in tears on Thursday

The Chicago Bears are hoping to improve upon their 11-6 record from a year ago. They won the NFC North for the first time since 2018 and advanced all the way to the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.

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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.

Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / August 6

‘Everything we are about’: Bears coach has high praise for veteran

Cole Kmet is a consummate professional who continues to do his job well despite seeing his role diminish. He started 2025 as the clear TE1 of the Chicago Bears but played fewer snaps as the season progressed.

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Montez Sweat News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Bears’ Montez Sweat adds to training camp injury scare concerns

The early theme of Chicago Bears training camp has been the amount of injuries piling up. Now, pass rusher Montez Sweat has joined the list. Sweat was forced to leave practice on Thursday with a trainer, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson gives surprising update on injured S Coby Bryant

Over the course of the 2026 NFL off-season, the Chicago Bears had to revamp most of their defensive secondary. The safety position, in particular, saw all of their key contributors from a year ago depart in free agency.

Caleb Williams News / Lindy's Sports / August 6

Bears Caleb Williams Faces New Reality as Underdog Status Ends

The Chicago Bears were a surprise team last season and now have plenty of expectations this year. Quarterback Caleb Williams took the next step last season as he led the Bears to winning the NFC North and a playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.

Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Darnell Wright blasts former coaches

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright is thankful that a new coaching staff came on the scene to help him before an important contract year in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

How Bears Backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai Must Turn It Up Most

While Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor was talking about the big-play aims of his team's running attack, running back Kyle Monangai was being realistic about what a running attack can really do.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Bears’ Ben Johnson drops a bar on keeping Caleb Williams’ ego in check

Chicago Bears’ training camp is in full swing, and Caleb Williams has been running the offense with efficiency and giving fans hope of another division title.

Colston Loveland News / TWSN / August 5

Colston Loveland's Path to Becoming the Best Tight End in the NFL

As theChicago Bears get set to enter their second season with Ben Johnson as the head coach after a season in which there were plenty of offensive strides made, it presents the opportunity for the offensive stars on the team to grow even further in 2026.

Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Bleacher Report Has Rome Odunze Ranked as the 30th Best WR for 2026

Rome Odunze has a lot to prove heading into 2026, but we’ll be taking a look at his Bleacher Report ranking heading into the 2026 season. These wide receiver rankings were done by Damian Parson of Bleacher Report, and here’s part of the write-up he attached below Odunze. “In his 12 starts, he was a consistent target for Caleb Williams.

T.J. Edwards News / Athlon Sports / August 5

T.J. Edwards Receives Positive Report in Return to Bears Practice

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Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 4

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the new season is just a little over a month away. But, that doesn't mean Crosby is a forever Raider anymore.

Ian Rapoport drops Maxx Crosby trade update during Raiders training camp

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