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D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

3 Positive Bears Repercussions After D'Andre Swift's Re-Signing (And 2 Negatives)

D'Andre Swift is under contract with the Bears for three more years after this one. That's good news for the front office. Mostly. His $27 million guaranteed and potential $33.75 million all-in price tag give the running back room good value in totality.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Ben Johnson Reveals the Study That Fixed the Bears' Worst In-Game Habit

The Bears spent much of the offseason work and a big part of their scrimmage time in training camp trying to fix something football fans rarely consider.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Bears Elevated WR Kaden Davis, Signed QB Miller Moss To PS

According to Aaron Wilson, the Bears are elevating WR Kaden Davis for Week 1 and signing QB Miller Moss to their practice squad. Davis, 27, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / September 12

‘Buckle up’: Cole Kmet sends message to Bears fans before NFL season

Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears are one day away from starting their 2026 regular season. The team is hyped and raring to go, aiming to continue proving its critics wrong.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Bold Predictions For the Chicago Bears Season Opener Against the Panthers

The Chicago Bears travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. The Bears have a 9-4 edge against the Panthers, and they'll hope to move to double-digit wins tomorrow.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Bears Make Quarterback Decision Before Week 1 Against Panthers

The Chicago Bears added another quarterback to their plans for Sunday, signing Miller Moss to the practice squad and elevating him to the active roster as insurance behind starter Caleb Williams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Bears Roster Moves Could Be Bad Sign for Rome Odunze's & Tyson Bagent's Week 1 Statuses

The Chicago Bears have made two roster moves on Saturday that are at least a bit concerning as it relates to the Week 1 statuses of wide receiver Rome Odunze and quarterback Tyson Bagent.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Bears’ toughest Week 1 challenge could force Dennis Allen into some difficult decisions with his defensive personnel

The Chicago Bears will have a tough matchup against the Carolina Panthers’ budding WR duo in Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, and it’ll be interesting to see how Dennis Allen matches his corners up on which threat.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles Explain Bears' Decision to Sign D'Andre Swift to Contract Extension

All offseason long, Chicago Bears fans and analysts wondered if this might be running back D'Andre Swift's last season with the team. Swift was entering

Kyle Monangai News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Bears react to what Kyle Monangai did during practice

Kyle Monangai impressed with his strong performances in his rookie season. He outplayed his draft status and delivered solid numbers for the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

D’Andre Swift’s message to Bears fans after inking new contract extension

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift delivered a message to fans after signing a lucrative contract extension ahead of the team’s Week 1 road matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Ben Johnson's Favorite North Carolina Song is Perfect After Shirtless Speech to Bears

Once in a while we see Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson open up and not be so serious and that was the case ahead of his homecoming this weekend, when the Bears will travel to North Carolina to take on the Carolina Panthers.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Bears Week 1 injury report vs. Panthers: What it means for fantasy football

Week 1 fantasy football is always unpredictable. Injuries play a big part of that. In which case, the Chicago Bears have delivered one of the weekend’s most fascinating health puzzles.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Bears’ Caleb Williams on verge of impressive franchise history ahead of Week 1

The Chicago Bears are hoping to build on a successful 2025 season. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams enters the 2026 campaign with high expectations on him.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Chicago Bears react to Ben Johnson’s North Carolina comments

Ben Johnson is entering his second-year as the Chicago Bears’ head coach. The franchise hired him in January 2025 after emerging as one of the best candidates in the cycle and delivered results last year.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Carolina Panthers ready to unleash running back on Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have gotten plenty of flack for their defense over the offseason. In Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, they’ll have an opportunity to prove the doubters wrong.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Caleb Williams reacts to big Chicago Bears news

Caleb Williams continues to earn praise for his leadership. He has demonstrated it throughout training camp, which his coaches and teammates witnessed firsthand.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / September 12

Why The Bears Gave D’Andre Swift A $33.75M Extension

With their season opener fast approaching, Chicago made sure to take care of D’Andre Swift. The Bears and Swift have agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension, with $27.5 million guaranteed to keep him in the Windy City for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / September 11

Ben Johnson: Bears players are practicing at 'championship level'

Ben Johnson believes Bears players are practicing at 'championship level' after failing to do so last year

The Chicago Bears ended a seven-year drought to win the NFC North last season.

Ben Johnson keeps Bears grounded amid NFL season hype

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Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

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Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Bears sign Pro Bowl player to contract extension

The Chicago Bears are locking down a key member of their offense on the eve of the start of their season. The Bears have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back D’Andre Swift, according to multiple reports.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 11