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Adam Schefter’s short-sighted concern for the Bears underestimates one of the Chicago’s most underrated offseason moves

ESPN’s Adam Schefter isn’t sold on the Chicago Bears repeating the level of success the team had last season in 2026 and the reason why is incredibly short-sighted and misses one important detail.

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Caleb Williams could make the Bears’ next decision painfully expensive

The Chicago Bears spent decades searching for a franchise quarterback. Caleb Williams may soon make them pay handsomely for finally finding one.

Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald rumors, contract extensions, training camp kicks into full gear

Bears WR Rome Odunze Adjusting To ‘New Normal’ After Foot Injury

Bears fans react strongly to NFC North ‘disrespect’

The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 22

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: Finding Rome Odunze's Full Potential

A day after last season ended, Rome Odunze stood in front of his locker and had a tough time hiding disappointment in how his season ended while he fielded reporters questions.

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The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in a single campaign before their age-25 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Super Bowl-losing QBs' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 22

Chicago Bears Roster Ranking: Where Does Bears' RB Room Rank in the NFL?

The running back position was a question mark for Chicago entering the 2025 campaign. However, it didn't take long for it to become an exclamation point.

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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 / ChiCitySports / July 22

Chicago Bears DL Austin Booker drawing support after personal announcement

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Austin Booker had a promising 2025 campaign. He played 10 games last season, starting nine. He registered 4.5 sacks, 35 combined tackles (19 solo), 12 QB hits, three passes defended and one forced fumble. The 23-year-old also started both playoff games for Chicago.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / July 21

Bears Pushed to Poach Former Cowboys Star Before Season

The Chicago Bears face mounting pressure to bolster their pass rush as training camp approaches, with analysts pointing to veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney as a smart, low-risk addition that could elevate the defense.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Bears 2nd year WR named ‘breakout wide receiver’ favorite

At this point of the Chicago Bears offseason, the Luther Burden hype train has left every station imaginable and run completely off the tracks. And yet, the buzz surrounding the second-year wide receiver refuses to die down.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Why Bears living on the edge during 2025 breakout was not a fluke

Throughout the Chicago Bears’ run to the Divisional Round in 2025, the team earned some improbable, to put it lightly, victories. Because of that, many around the NFL may think their performance was a fluke.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

5 Most Important Storylines Entering Chicago Bears Training Camp

We finally made it! NFL training camp is right around the corner. Bears kick off camp with rookies reporting on Saturday and veterans making the trip to Lake Forest on Tuesday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

The Concerning Chicago Bears Competition Flying Under the Radar Before Training Camp

The Chicago Bears will have no shortage of starting and 53-man roster spot competitions in training camp, but one of the most important ones has flown under the radar this offseason.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

The 6 Most Interesting Chicago Bears Training Camp Battles to Watch

Chicago Bears training camp is right around the corner. Rookies report on Saturday, and the veterans will join them three days later. The Bears entered this offseason with two major goals.

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The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Bears rookie center Logan Jones reveals why he feels ready for Ben Johnson’s biggest challenge

The Chicago Bears start training camp in just a few days and one of the biggest stories will be how quickly rookie center Logan Jones can adjust to life in the NFL and to head coach Ben Johnson’s offense.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

Bears Named a Legit Super Bowl Contender, But Not Because of Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears have not fielded a true star quarterback in decades, so it makes sense that Caleb Williams immediately became the face of the franchise after his breakout season in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

Bears Connected to Former Pro Bowl Free Agent Amid Experience, Depth Concerns at WR

The Chicago Bears have plenty of promise in their wide receivers room, but what they don't have is a ton of experience, which is at least a bit concerning.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Bears TE Colston Loveland makes honest admission about Chargers

Chicago Bears star Colston Loveland revealed that he was mainly thinking about getting drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 NFL Draft. One of

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 21

Chicago Bears Training Camp Roster: Full 90-Man Roster Entering Camp (And Who's on the Bubble)

Chicago Bears rookies report to training camp on Saturday, and the veterans will follow suit next Tuesday. They added ample competition to their roster during the offseason, and they appear well-equipped to build upon last season's promising campaign.

Rome Odunze News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20

Bears WR Rome Odunze Adjusting To ‘New Normal’ After Foot Injury

After going ninth overall in the 2024 draft, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze played a full 17-game rookie season. Teaming with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the class, Odunze caught 54 of 101 targets for 734 yards and three touchdowns.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 20

Bears fans react strongly to NFC North ‘disrespect’

The Chicago Bears proved their doubters wrong with a strong 2025 season. They won the NFC North with an 11-6 record and reached the Divisional Round. However, they face the league’s toughest schedule and a stacked division, making it harder to finish on top again.

Colston Loveland News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 21

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Kevin O’Connell, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears TE Colston Loveland made an appearance on Bussin’ With The Boys last week and discussed the rivalries he’s experienced at Michigan and now in Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 20

3 biggest Bears training camp battles to watch ahead of 2026 NFL season

For all the hype surrounding the Chicago Bears, they still have plenty questions to answer come training camp. Head coach Ben Johnson’s debut with the team was a clear success.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Three-Man Starting Battle In Bears’ Pass Rush

The Bears finished 2025 with the seventh-fewest sacks in the league. Star pass rusher Montez Sweat led the team with 10.0 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and 18 quarterback hits, but no other defensive end on the team reached even half his sack total.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Braxton Jones Entering Training Camp As Bears’ Starting LT

Three different players made at least four starts and played at least 200 snaps at left tackle for the Bears last year. Braxton Jones opened the year as the starter, but was benched in Week 4 after a rough start and later landed on injured reserve.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Madden 27 Release Info and Features: Everything We Know So Far

The countdown to Madden NFL 27 is officially on. With the game's August 13 release date quickly approaching, EA Sports has spent the past several weeks unveiling major features across Gameplay, Franchise Mode, Ultimate Team, Superstar Mode, and Presentation.

Rome Odunze News / Yardbarker / July 16