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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Ben Johnson offers high praise for the Giants' defense despite the statistics

The Giants have one of the league's most talented defensive lines from top to bottom. Ben Johnson is certainly well aware of that fact. The Giants have FOUR former first-round picks starting along their defensive line.

Kyle Monangai News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Bears Over Beers: Can Kyle Monangai Repeat?

Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they as they get you ready for week 10 of the 2025 Chicago Bears season!

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Why seeing the right stuff from Darnell Wright is critical now to Bears

Consider the high praise being heaped on Bears right tackle Darnell Wright these days as perfect timing. Everyone on social media, it seems, has laughed about the 325-pounder's cartwheel behind the play as Colston Loveland raced into the end zone for the winning points with 17 seconds left against Cincinnati.

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NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 9 vs Cincinnati Bengals

Just two sacks allowed by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals, and with the way this year is going, that’s a lot to break down! In 2024, Caleb Williams took a record number of sacks, but he also avoided a ton.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Caleb Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Kevin O’Connell, Bears, Vikings

Bears HC Ben Johnson gave an evaluation of QB Caleb Williams at the halfway point in the season. “There are a number of things that I was pretty pleased with,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Ben Johnson hints at trick play for Chicago Bears offensive lineman

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s creative playcalls have been a huge highlight of the 2025 season. The flea flicker touchdown to Luther Burden, the fake flea flicker run, Caleb Williams catching a touchdown pass from DJ Moore, and a screen pass thrown from backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to Caleb Williams, to name just a few.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears checked in on availability for Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson before trade deadline

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles stayed quiet at the 2025 trade deadline. Instead of being aggressive like in the past, he only made one small trade to add a little bit of depth for the pass rush.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Bears’ rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai Receive Some Hardware!

Chicago’s dynamic rookie duo made history on Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 47- 42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and earlier today, each received some well-deserved hardware for their performances.

Asante Samuel Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

49ers, Bears, Steelers to meet with CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Asante Samuel Jr.‘s schedule is starting to look like a draft prospect’s itinerary of “30” visits. After the former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback received clearance to return from a troublesome injury, three more teams have entered the fray.

Cowboys could salvage season by making run at free-agent CB

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The 'Active NFL touch leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Bears vs. Giants Injury Report: TJ Edwards, Kevin Byard III DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the ninth game of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week 10.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears have completely transformed their offense within a year

The Chicago Bears are coming off one of their toughest wins of the season, where they won 47-42 against a Cincinnati Bengals team that saw 40-year-old veteran quarterback Joe Flacco throw for 470 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be not enough to outmatch Caleb Williams and the Bears in the end.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Bears GM explains his decision not to go hog wild with a big trade

The idea of making a move for one of the big-name pass rushers reported to be on the market definitely occurred to Bears GM Ryan Poles. So did the cost.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

New 2026 NFL mock draft boosts Chicago Bears’ defense after trade deadline

The Chicago Bears will kick off the second half of the 2025 NFL season with a winning record at 5-3. That's right, Bears fans: There's no reason to visit Tankathon and check the first-round order for the 2026 NFL Draft just yet.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson puts Pro Bowl starter on notice

In Week 9, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson ruled out D’Andre Swift for the tema’s contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. More News: Bears made lame

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

5-3 Chicago Bears get surprising mid-season grade despite exceeding expectations

It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but - after what they endured last season - most Chicago Bears fans would have readily accepted a 5-3 record with a home game against the lowly New York Giants looming.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

National outlets react to Chicago Bears' trade for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

The Chicago Bears were among the teams that were predicted to be aggressive at the 2025 NFL Draft deadline, and while GM Ryan Poles didn't pull off a blockbuster

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

What Ryan Poles and Bears liked with Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and now need

The pressure is on Austin Booker now. It will be on Joe Tryon-Shoyinka , too. They need to make sure it's not on Montez Sweat, at least to a greater degree than normal.

Amen Ogbongbemiga News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Bears Activating LB Amen Ogbongbemiga From IR This Week

Bears GM Ryan Poles announced that they will activate LB Amen Ogbongbemiga from injured reserve this week, per Brad Biggs. Ogbongbemiga, 27, was a two-year starter at Oklahoma State and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2019 and 2020.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Chicago Bears Work Out 4 Running Backs Including Former NCAA Rushing TD Leader

The Chicago Bears are taking proactive steps to ensure their potent rushing attack remains a strength, even as injury concerns mount in their running back room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Will DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka make impact for Bears following trade?

While the trade improves Cleveland's draft position for 2026, it still gives Chicago some edge help, even if Tryon-Shoyinka's overall body of work is not great.

Bears TE Colston Loveland, Bills CB Maxwell Hairston headline list of NFL standout rookies from Week 9

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Caleb Williams does it all for Bears

Bears' Caleb Williams shows why he was No. 1 pick in miraculous win vs. Bengals

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL game' quiz

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / November 4