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Austin Booker is Still Public Enemy No. 1 For Packers

Austin Booker is Still Public Enemy No. 1 For Packers

It will be a long time before fans of the Chicago Bears tire of reliving that sensational comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Luckily for them, the Packers themselves don't seem to tire of reliving it, either.

Declan Doyle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 22

Eagles Request OC Interview With Bears OC Declan Doyle

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles are requesting an interview with Bears OC Declan Doyle for their OC opening. Here’s an updated list of candidates

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland draws Travis Kelce’s attention

Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland draws Travis Kelce’s attention

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland made all sorts of waves in his rookie year. Selected as the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Loveland showed why Chicago was right to use its first-round pick on him.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22
Bears' Ben Johnson issues challenge to Caleb Williams, receivers

Ben Johnson issues challenge to Caleb Williams, receivers after Bears' loss to Rams

On multiple occasions, Williams said that "a miscommunication" with WR D.J. Moore was to blame for the interception that Williams tossed midway through OT of the club's loss to L.A. in the divisional round of the playoffs.

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All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming
Rams WR Davante Adams has one word to describe a Super Bowl appearance
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The 'Last 175-scrimmage-yard games by NFL team' quiz
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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '100 receiving-yards-per-game NFL seasons' quiz
The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
The 'Most TD passes in one NFL game' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

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.

D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21
49ers’ perfect DJ Moore trade offer if Bears trade standout WR

49ers’ perfect DJ Moore trade offer if Bears trade standout WR

Sometimes, a brutal ending can force bold thinking. The margin between ‘still a contender’ and ‘stuck in transition’ is often decided by how aggressively a team responds to playoff failure.

D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21
Patriots’ perfect DJ Moore trade offer if Bears choose to deal standout WR

Patriots’ perfect DJ Moore trade offer if Bears choose to deal standout WR

Championship windows invite bold moves because they don’t stay open forever. That’s true even for teams that feel ahead of schedule. The New England Patriots are proof of that reality.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 22
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles gives worrying update on Ozzy Trapilo for 2026 season

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles gives worrying update on Ozzy Trapilo for 2026 season

It seemed that the Chicago Bears finally solved their issue at left tackle with 2025 rookie Ozzy Trapilo. After replacing Theo Benedet during the middle of the 2025 season, Trapilo held his own and did an excellent job in both pass protection and run blocking.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21

Bears Have the Ultimate Answer to Poaching of Their Coaching Staff

It would be a blow to the Bears defense in more ways than one to lose defensive backs Al Harris , first because he has been so instrumental in helping them get all their takeaways and then because one of the teams interested in him as a defensive coordinator is Green Bay.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 21
Chicago Bears defensive backs coach could be heading to Green Bay: Report

Chicago Bears defensive backs coach could be heading to Green Bay: Report

It looks like Matt LeFleur and the Green Bay Packers are trying to find a new way to get revenge on Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. The Packers are currently searching for a new defensive coordinator due to Jeff Hafley leaving to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
Bears' Rival Looking to Poach Key Assistant from Ben Johnson's Staff

Bears' Rival Looking to Poach Key Assistant from Ben Johnson's Staff

The Chicago Bears' 2025 season brought an end to several shameful streaks for the franchise. They won their first NFC North title since 2018, won their first playoff game since 2010, and beat the Packers twice in one year for the first time since 2007.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
Bears' 2025 Rookie Class the Envy of the NFL in Draft Do-Over

Bears' 2025 Rookie Class the Envy of the NFL in Draft Do-Over

As in life, there are no do-overs in the annual NFL draft, but that doesn't stop football fans and analysts from imagining what a do-over would look like anyway.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
 The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
 The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
 The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
 The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Falcons, Panthers

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Falcons, Panthers

Bears QB Caleb Williams closed their Divisional Round loss to the Rams with a critical interception in overtime. Chicago HC Ben Johnson reflected on Williams’

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 21
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson confused DJ Moore on interception: Report

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson confused DJ Moore on interception: Report

During his end-of-season news conference on Wednesday, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson took the blame for the miscommunication on the final offensive play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

Romeo Doubs News / ChiCitySports / January 21
Packers’ Romeo Doubs tosses gasoline on Chicago Bears rivalry

Packers’ Romeo Doubs tosses gasoline on Chicago Bears rivalry

There’s no love lost between the Chicago Bears and bitter NFC North rival Green Bay Packers. After squaring off three times this season, including two

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
Chicago Bears GM tries to keep fire burning under two standouts

Chicago Bears GM tries to keep fire burning under two standouts

Bears GM Ryan Poles seemed focused on communicating messages to a few of his bigger success stories during Wednesday's season-ending press conference. One would be a player looking for his fifth-year option to be picked up, if not a contract extension, while the other was their highest-paid player.

Zachary Thomas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
49ers Signed OL Zachary Thomas To Futures Contract

49ers Signed OL Zachary Thomas To Futures Contract

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OL Zachary Thomas to a futures contract.  Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Qadir Ismail News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Bears Signed TE Quadir Ismail To Futures Deal

Bears Signed TE Quadir Ismail To Futures Deal

The Chicago Bears announced on Wednesday they have signed TE Qadir Ismail to a futures contract.  Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 21
NFL.com 2025 Draft Do-Over Confirms Bears Got It Right With First-Round Pick

NFL.com 2025 Draft Do-Over Confirms Bears Got It Right With First-Round Pick

When analysts go back and conduct an NFL Draft "do-over," they're not just revisiting the board; they're also re-evaluating the process, and, most importantly, the results.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Bears GM Ryan Poles' high praise erased all doubt that two players are top priorities entering the 2026 offseason

Bears GM Ryan Poles' high praise erased all doubt that two players are top priorities entering the 2026 offseason

The Chicago Bears have kicked off the 2026 offseason with a ton of major decisions coming up for this front office and the coaching staff under general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.

Kevin Byard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Bears Identify S Kevin Byard As Player They’d Like To Re-Sign

Bears Identify S Kevin Byard As Player They’d Like To Re-Sign

Bears GM Ryan Poles told reporters on Wednesday that they would like to re-sign veteran S Kevin Byard, calling him a “special” player per Scott Bair. “That’s a player we would like to have back,” he said via Brad Biggs.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Bears HC Ben Johnson is already sending a strong message to the entire locker room with early expectations for 2026

Bears HC Ben Johnson is already sending a strong message to the entire locker room with early expectations for 2026

The Chicago Bears had an incredible first season under head coach Ben Johnson and by many accounts overperformed from what was expected out of this team after winning the NFC North and reaching the NFC Divisional Round.

Colston Loveland News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Bears Make Colston Loveland Announcement After First NFL Season

Bears Make Colston Loveland Announcement After First NFL Season

Colston Loveland had a memorable rookie season with the Chicago Bears. Selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Michigan Wolverines star made waves in his first year in the league.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 20
All-Pro safety sends Bears message with free agency looming

All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming

Byard spent the past two campaigns with the Bears, and he led the NFL this past regular season with seven interceptions.

Ben Johnson reflects on 'ridiculous' Caleb Williams play after Bears' loss to Rams
Bears HC Ben Johnson considered risky move in loss to Rams
Caleb Williams assigns blame for Bears' brutal overtime loss to Rams
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'Active NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 20
Caleb Williams taking this big lesson from Bears' playoff loss to Rams

Caleb Williams taking this big lesson from Bears' playoff loss to Rams

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Williams indicated that what happened during the postseason defeat can be a teaching moment for everybody involved. 

Rex Ryan puzzled by one costly decision in Bears' overtime loss to Rams 
Disappointed Ben Johnson talks about 'special' Bears feeling after season-ending loss
Caleb Williams assigns blame for Bears' brutal overtime loss to Rams
The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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