The Chicago Bears seemingly have a daunting road ahead after seeing the 2026 schedule release, but things aren’t actually as bad as they look for a team looking to repeat as NFC North champs.
The Chicago Bears are heading into the second season under head coach Ben Johnson and while the upcoming schedule has challenges, the offense is projected to remain a top-caliber unit in 2026.
The Chicago Bears‘ backfield is definitely a bit crowded right now. D’Andre Swift is clearly the lead running back, but Kyle Monangai has emerged as the No.
The Chicago Bears have had to address some sudden departures on offense this off-season. When center Drew Dalman decided to retire, they went out and acquired Garrett Bradbury to replace him.
The Chicago Bears failed to address the defensive end position so far this offseason and plenty of logical options still remain on the market, however the Bears are fine playing out the long game.
If there's one gripe Chicago Bears fans have with the team's offseason, it's the lack of an addition at edge rusher. The Bears went into the offseason with a major issue opposite Montez Sweat because of the uncertain trio of Austin Booker, Shemar Turner and Dayo Odeyingbo.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is already making his presence known in his new city. The team signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal in March.
If you're looking at the so-called "rest advantage" the Bears have over opponents with their 2026 schedule, it's probably better to take it for what it is and not what fans want it to be.
Two of the top quarterbacks selected in the 2024 NFL Draft will square off in a Week 7 matchup at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on October 22.
Drake released three albums on Friday, including “Iceman.” It generated buzz around the world and became the most-streamed album of 2026 in a single day, according to Spotify.
If the Chicago Bears are going to take the next step after a very successful 2025 campaign, they're going to need significant contributions from both returning and new players.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The NFL released the full schedule of games for the 2026 season, including the Chicago Bears’ slate. Fans are already looking forward to some key fixtures.
The Chicago Bears made some impressive strides during the 2025 season. Chicago almost made the NFC Championship during Ben Johnson’s inaugural season. One Bears playmaker could be in for a breakout campaign later this fall.
If you follow the money, it says something quite different about the coming Bears season than what many of the national forecasts say. In fact, it almost contradicts what those who make or lose money think about this year for Chicago, as well.
The Chicago Bears boasted one of the best sets of weapons in the NFL last season, and a big reason for that was wide receiver Rome Odunze. Odunze was on quite a tear during the first half of 2025, putting together a pair of 100-plus yard performances while flashing tremendous after the catch ability.
The Chicago Bears enjoyed a strong 2025 season, and their success was largely driven by quarterback Caleb Williams. The 24-year-old delivered an impressive campaign that established him as one of the NFL’s top players.
Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has not played a lot of games for the team. However, his role in practices has been integrated into the team’s success.
The Chicago Bears were not expected to be Super Bowl contenders last season, but they went on to win 11 games, capture the NFC North division title and defeat the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.
In 2026, the Chicago Bears will be looking to do something they haven't done in two decades: make the playoff two years in a row. The last time the Bears did that was in 2005 and 2006, with the latter year being their last Super Bowl appearance.
The NFL’s toughest schedule quickly became one of the league’s biggest storylines following the 2026 schedule release, with the Chicago Bears drawing major attention.
Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams brought the Bears a division title after six seasons without one. The real goal announced in the past was not winning a division title but repeated success.
The Chicago Bears took a huge step up last season, winning the NFC North and fulfilling the hopes of their long-suffering fans who had grown used to losing seasons and serving as cannon fodder for their rivals in the NFC North.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have plenty to be proud of from their highlight-heavy 2025-26 season, as the team went from the bottom of the NFC North to the top in just one season.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and other members of the Bears haven't hidden this offseason that they are eyeing a trip to the Super Bowl coming off the club's postseason appearance.
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears had a tremendous comeback season in 2025-26, with the team landing at No. 1 in the NFC North and making it to the playoffs. But there still is work to do.