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Bears Cole Kmet confirms how integral Declan Doyle was to the offensive success and the key piece Ben Johnson will need to replace

The Chicago Bears suffered a tough, but expected, loss last week when offensive coordinator Declan Doyle took a lateral position with the Baltimore Ravens to become the new offensive play-caller for quarterback Lamar Jackson under new head coach Jesse Minter.

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Five free agents the Bears absolutely have to prioritize re-signing that align with Chicago's vision and salary cap situation

The next few weeks will be huge for the Chicago Bears when it comes to re-tooling with hopes of building on the success this team had during the 2025-26 season.

Joe Thuney News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

NFL.com Makes the Case for Bears' Joe Thuney to Win Inaugural Protector of the Year

If the NFL is serious about celebrating the best offensive lineman in the league, then the inaugural Protector of the Year award should go to Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Chicago Bears' 2025 Season Recognized as One of the NFL's Top Storylines

The Chicago Bears' 2025 season wasn't just a thriller for Bears fans. It was a league-wide source of entertainment, led by Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, and at times made Chicago feel like America's city.

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How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Why Another NFL Madrid Game Looks Like Bears Will Be Forced Overseas

The move by the NFL to return to Spain for another game this season as part of their expanded international emphasis could very well mean another Bears overseas trip.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Colston Loveland Receives Telling End-of-Season Honor from Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears officially closed the book on their 2025 season by honoring one of the most impactful rookies the team has fielded in many years. First-round pick Colston Loveland was named the team's Rookie of the Year, a recognition that underscored both his immediate production and his long-term importance to the Bears' offense.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

Bears Linked to $100 Million Pass Rusher in Latest Offseason Trade Speculation

The Chicago Bears' unexpected rise in 2025 has changed the narrative around their 2026 offseason priorities. No longer rebuilding or chasing relevancy, Chicago now enters free agency and the trade market as a legitimate contender.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2026 Chicago Bears Salary Cap

Bears offseasons start with scouting the all-star games and the NFL Scouting Combine. Presiding over all of it is the NFL salary cap, but in the Ryan Poles GM era there has been more fiscal responsibility.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

ESPN 2-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft Sends Chicago Bears Defensive Help Early

It may only be the first week of February, but Chicago Bears fans already have a pretty good idea of what direction GM Ryan Poles is likely to go in with his early-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 2

PFF Takes Aim at Bears' Biggest Weaknesses in 2026 NFL Mock Draft

With the Super Bowl less than a week away, it's officially mock draft season in the NFL world. Now is the time for fans and analysts alike to pore over the prospects available for the 2026 NFL draft and link them to the teams who could best use their services.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Bears breakout star earns another prestigious honor and receives a prediction he’d love to see come true in the coming weeks

It's already been quite the offseason for Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright coming off a breakout 2025 season. Last week, Wright was a late addition to the NFC Pro Bowl roster replacing Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 2

Chicago Bears first-round draft pick from 2025 wins ROTY

Despite the Chicago Bears coming one game short of reaching the NFC Conference Championship game after losing 20-17 in overtime in the Divisional Round to the Los Angeles Rams, the Bears can hold their heads high knowing they did better than expected.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Signs point to the Bears heading back across the pond in 2026, and there’s an obvious opponent that makes sense

The NFL announced some major news on Monday morning regarding the 2026 regular season and the international expansion of the league. This season, the NFL will host games in Paris, Melbourne, Rio De Janeiro, Munich, London, and Madrid.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Dan Campbell might have thwarted Ben Johnson and the Bears, and now Johnson could be coming for revenge

The Detroit Lions will face nine new offensive coordinators in 2026. That's just insane. One of the teams that they'll be facing with a new OC will be a team they play twice in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Bears face a thin left tackle market and may need to get savvy by targeting these four bargain options

The Chicago Bears will need to make some big decisions this offseason but the decision the team makes regarding the left tackle position will be the most critical move over the next few months.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Bears path to acquiring another top edge rusher just got slightly easier thanks to latest NFL news

The Chicago Bears have a big offseason ahead to add in the remaining pieces to get this team over the hump and continue building off the success the team had in Year 1 under Ben Johnson.

Tom Brady News / ChiCitySports / February 2

NFL legend Tom Brady announces Chicago Bears news

NFL icon Tom Brady has been keeping a close eye on the Chicago Bears this season. Now that he’s retired, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback has signed on as Fox Sports’ top NFL analyst.

Nahshon Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 1

Bears' Nahshon Wright Earns Another Award for Breakout Season

Few NFL players had themselves a better year in 2025 than Nahshon Wright. The former third-round pick signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Chicago Bears back in April, just one day after the Vikings cut him from their roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 1

Senior Bowl Standout Linked to Chicago Bears as 2026 NFL Draft Fit

The Chicago Bears checked nearly every box in 2025. They ended the season as NFC North champions and won a playoff game for the first time since 2010. And while there's excitement and optimism about the 2026 season and beyond, the business side of the offseason will create a few problems for GM Ryan Poles.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 1

Chicago Bears Earn One of the Most Impressive Grades of the 2025 NFL Season

The Chicago Bears reshaped expectations following a 2025 season that finally seemed to get it right. After years of instability because of poor coaching hires and failed first-round quarterbacks, Chicago finally looked like a franchise with answers instead of questions.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 1

PFF Identifies Chicago Bears' Biggest Offseason Need, and the Fix Isn't Simple

When the Chicago Bears won the NFC North and snapped their playoff drought with a wild-card victory in the 2025 season, Ryan Poles' rebuild became a contender.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 1

How Far Caleb Williams and Bears Are From the Super Bowl LX Teams

Bears coach Ben Johnson came up two wins short of doing what Mike Vrabel and seven other coaches have accomplished. Vrabel, Gary Kubiak, Jim Caldwell, Jon Gruden, Bill Callahan, George Siefert, Red Miller and Don McCafferty all made the Super Bowl in their first year coaching their team.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 1

NFL Draft: Chicago Bears encouraged to address greatest need with Clemson star

The Chicago Bears had a successful season in 2025. Under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, they went from 5-12 in 2024 to 11-6 and NFC North division champions.

Caleb Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Cairo Santos, Packers’ Roster Decisions, Bears

Bears QB Caleb Williams reflected on his second season in the NFL and talked about what he’s learned and how he can apply it to next year. “You get into these games, you win a bunch of games, you get into these playoff games and you’re winning,” Williams said, via Bears Wire.