The athletic ability of first-round pick Dillon Thieneman continues to show up more and more as training camp and preseason have progressed. His interception in the joint practice against the Bengals is another example of his play-making ability.
There are a few key storylines to watch when the Chicago Bears face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday evening. While the outcome of these preseason contests doesn't really matter, they provide crucial insight for front offices making tough roster decisions next week.
On Thursday, the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals had a joint practice. Overall, the Bears didn’t fare too well. Caleb Williams threw 3 interceptions and was sacked twice at the end.
It's easy to see where GM Ryan Poles' next move for the Bears' roster needs to come. It should have occurred before now, anyway. There are 14 teams with six running backs in camp, nine with five, seven with seven backs and one with eight.
Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals participated in a joint practice with the Chicago Bears. Thursday’s session allowed the star wide receiver to see firsthand how good Jaylon Johnson is.
It isn't very often we get to see the less serious side of Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, but once in a while it shines through. We got a glimpse of that side of the normally super serious Bears head coach when he crashed an interview featuring assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El.
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.
The Ben Johnson offensive mindset was at work in Cincinnati during their practice with the Bengals, whether anyone knows it or not. In fact, it's been at work all of Bears offseason work and training camp.
The Chicago Bears have seen enough from the left tackle options currently available to decide a Week 1 starter, especially after Thursday’s joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson was asked about Kyler Gordon‘s status during his Monday press conference. His answer said everything without saying much.
Will Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams make a leap in his third season? He certainly didn’t look the part against Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals.
Tensions were high on Thursday during the joint practice between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals. The Bears offensive line has a reason to be upset after the way Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence disrupted his opponents’ running and passing game.
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.
Things haven’t always gone smoothly for the Chicago Bears in the preseason, but they’ve enjoyed a spirited battle for the left tackle position. However, a Chicago insider hinted at the winner of the competition after a joint practice with the Bengals, according to a post on X by Adam Jahns.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes one less visible trait separates quarterback Joe Burrow from nearly everyone else in the NFL.
The Chicago Bears were gashed up front by the Cincinnati Bengals during their joint practice on Thursday. Bears head coach Ben Johnson told reporters after Saturday’s 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns that this week would be crucial for his offense to face the Bengals and their new-look defense.
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined by a persistent soft-tissue injury, and questions are growing about whether he will be ready to contribute when the regular season begins.
Williams' accuracy issues have remained a significant talking point through the summer.
Colston Loveland has been drawing attention for his strong play at the Chicago Bears’ training camp. He has impressed the coaching staff and his teammates, including Rome Odunze.
It is no secret that the Chicago Bears are going to be on the move soon. As the franchise is in the beginning seasons of what is hoped to be a competitive era of football, the organization itself is eyeing a new stadium.
The Chicago Bears have high expectations after going 11-6 and winning the NFC North in 2025. With a year of experience in the new offensive system, many expect that Caleb Williams and others will take a step forward.
Chicago Bears training camp has featured plenty of competition, but five players have stood out the most heading into the 2026 season. Some are coming off impressive statistical seasons, while others are trying to establish themselves in new or expanded roles.
The Chicago Bears terminated the contract of 23-year-old running back Coleman Bennett on this week, waiving the undrafted rookie just days after his NFL debut.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai will be sidelined multiple weeks with a hyperextended right knee, ESPN reported. He underwent an MRI after sustaining the injury at Sunday's practice, where he got tangled up with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett during an 11-on-11 period.
After a homecoming season back with the Los Angeles Chargers, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is joining another AFC hopeful ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Watching an important player leave practice with an injury is always concerning, but it appears as if the Chicago Bears may have caught a lucky break (pun intended) when it comes to Kyle Monangai.
On a day when Deshaun Watson's numbers looked much better than the actual tape, Sanders did little to gain ground in the Browns' QB1 race.
The Chicago Bears showcased their speed on offense in a 34-10 preseason-opening win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Saturday.
While the Chicago Bears made their 2026 preseason debut on Saturday, the focus was more on the long-term outlook for the franchise.
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