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‘He had me ready to play’ — Former Pro Bowl OL eases concerns about Ben Johnson’s intense practices that show no sign of slowing down

The Chicago Bears have had an intense 10 days of training camp under Ben Johnson’s watch and concerns are growing with injuries piling up. Terron Armstead eased all of those worries with his assessment from his time watching camp.

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Bears fans finally get the encouraging Ozzy Trapilo news they’ve been hoping for when it comes to his recovery process and timeline

Chicago Bears 2025 second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo continues to rehab from a patellar tendon injury and will miss a good chunk of the 2026 season. But, latest reports from Albert Breer are encouraging in regards to his recovery process.

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Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Projections 2.0: Who's Staying and Who's Getting Cut?

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp two weeks ago, and a few noteworthy developments have occurred thus far. Coby Bryant is hurt, Kyle Monangai is not, Jordan van den Berg and Kaden Davis are well on his way to receiving gold jackets, and Logan Jones is a surefire bust.

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Bears dealing with concerning injuries that are testing the depth on both sides of the ball heading into first week of preseason

The Chicago Bears had a grueling week of practice last week at training camp and are now dealing with multiple injuries on both sides of the ball involving starting-caliber players.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

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Jordan van den Berg has Chicago Bears Veteran's Attention Amid Recent Surge

If there's one Chicago Bears rookie we can definitely say is ascending at training camp, it's Jordan van den Berg. The sixth-round pick had been having a quiet offseason overall, but he has come on very strong during training camp, and so much so that he is now seeing first-team reps.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

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Chicago Bears Veteran Has High Hopes For Surprising Undrafted Rookie

Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg has received a healthy amount of praise through the first two weeks of training camp. However, he isn't the only rookie defensive tackle to impress his teammates thus far, as Jayden Loving has also been hyped up by his peers at Saturday's open media session.

Luther Burden III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Bears get deflating Luther Burden III injury timeline

The Chicago Bears were hit with a brutal preseason reality check this weekend. Wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury during Saturday’s training camp practice, and the timeline for his return is looking like a major buzzkill for the offense.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Bears rookie’s Ben Johnson story will have fans loving their coach more

Nobody told Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson that he’s allowed to take a break from football during the offseason. Johnson led the Bears to the postseason in his first year of calling the plays for the team.

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Slow-Mo video of Bears QB Caleb Williams’ TD pass to Rome Odunze is a must-see

Caleb Williams is entering another crucial season with the Chicago Bears. He led the franchise to an NFC North title and reached the Divisional Round. The team will once again rely on the quarterback, including his connection with Rome Odunze.

Xavier Woods News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Chicago Bears Safety Xavier Woods Earns Strong Report At Practice

With Coby Bryant going down with an injury, the Chicago Bears decided to bring in Xavier Woods just a few days ago on August 7th. Since then, he’s already been reported making plays at training camp.

Luther Burden III News / On Tap Sports Net / August 9

Bears WR Luther Burden III Sidelined With Groin Injury

The Chicago Bears’ roster depth continues to be tested as the list of injuries mounts this summer, with the receiver room the latest casualty. WR Zavion Thomas left Sunday’s practice, and we now have confirmation on WR Luther Burden III, who left Saturday’s practice early.

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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.

Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Bears: Rookie getting thrown into fire with Kyler Gordon problem

The Chicago Bears will enter their first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday with the longest of injuries in the secondary at receiver.

Austin Booker News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Austin Booker addresses Chicago Bears decision

Austin Booker is entering his third NFL season with a lot to prove. The Chicago Bears will rely heavily on the defensive end for his pass rush and to help prevent opponents from scoring.

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Xavier Woods Makes His First Mark as Bears Defense Loses More Players

Bears defensive coordinator Denis Allen rallied the troops or sounded the battle cry before practice, depending on your viewpoint, as he discussed all of the practice injuries so far on defense.

Gervon Dexter News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter’s plan after trade chatter

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. was the subject of trade rumors at the NFL’s scouting combine this winter. Dexter, a second-round pick by the Bears in 2023, is set to play on the final year of his rookie contract.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10

Three NFL teams whose seasons are in big trouble before Week 1

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Nobody should declare a season dead in August. Still, these three teams have each absorbed blows that could follow them long after the preseason ends.

Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news

Laremy Tunsil's injury leaves Commanders with one obvious replacement

Bears' Caleb Williams projected to get historic extension if one thing happens

Three NFL owners who can't stop getting in their own team's way

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 9

NFC Notes: Tyrique Stevenson, Devin White, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson enters the final year of his contract this season. Stevenson is focused on playing well and is confident everything will work out in the end. “Honestly,” Stevenson said, via Dan Weiderer of The Athletic.

Dillon Thieneman News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Bears have five words for rookie Dillon Thieneman after career first

The Chicago Bears already have a lot of trust in Dillon Thieneman ahead of his rookie season. They used their No. 25 in this year’s draft to select him and address their need at safety.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Chicago Bears Signing of Beanie Bishop Breakdown

Between the injuries the Chicago Bears have suffered in the secondary, such as Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant, they chose to sign Beanie Bishop. Bears Communications

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Prized rookie adds to laundry list of Bears’ training camp injuries

The Chicago Bears are looking forward to Year Two of the Ben Johnson experience. After winning the NFC North title and a Wild Card playoff game last year, the Bears have greater aspirations this year.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Ian Rapoport Reveals Information About Luther Burden III Injury

Since it was reported that Luther Burden III left practice early due to an injury, Chicago Bears fans have been waiting for an update. To go back and get some context, here’s what first came out about the Burden injury.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 9

Bears Signing DB Beanie Bishop

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears are signing DB Beanie Bishop after a workout with the team on Friday. The team is waiving LS Luke Elkin in a corresponding move.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 8

Bears' Caleb Williams projected to get historic extension if one thing happens

Fox Sports released a feature with NFL analyst Ben Arthur discussing a group of players in the NFL with "the most to gain" in 2026. He has Caleb Williams in there.

Ben Johnson should love what one NFL analyst is saying about the Bears

The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 8

Bears WR Luther Burden limps off field with leg injury

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden limped off the field with an apparent leg injury following an awkward landing making a contested catch in Saturday's training camp practice.