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Ben Johnson Takes Aim at His and Bears' Real 2025 Problem Area

Ben Johnson's 2025 success has brought forth 2026 coach of the year projections, and maybe more shirtless Sunday celebrations. It isn't all easy for Johnson.

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Bears-Panthers Caleb Williams trade gets Ben Johnson take

In 2023, the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers made a trade that would forever change the course of both franchise’s history. Now facing off in Week 1, each organization can see where they stand.

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How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Bears’ Ben Johnson sends warning shot to all defensive coordinators

Head coach Ben Johnson is trying to ensure the Chicago Bears have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. His expectations have been made clear to quarterback Caleb Williams and company.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Caleb Williams’ hype train is only getting started after one AFC coordinator just made a bold prediction about his future

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is quickly becoming a rising star in the NFL and one coordinator just took his hype train to a whole new level.

Dontae Manning News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Defender

The Chicago Bears have waived 24-year-old defensive back Dontae Manning from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending his contract with the club, via ESPN’s NFL transaction log.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Offensive coordinator reveals how Bears will attack Panthers defense

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a fierce Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor is locked in on preparations.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Biggest Takeaways From Chicago Bears' First Unofficial Depth Chart of Regular Season

The Chicago Bears are just days away from their first game of the 2026 NFL season and the team has now released its unofficial depth chart for Week 1. We never want to say anything is set in stone, but the Bears' first depth chart of the campaign gives us the answers we were looking for at five different positions.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Bears HC Ben Johnson Delivers Update on Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze’s status for Sunday’s season opener remains uncertain after head coach Ben Johnson provided an update on the second-year receiver’s injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Bears Settle on Veteran Starters for Now on the Defensive Side

The Bears defense heads into the opener preparing to face the Carolina Panthers with two starters who couldn't have been foreseen before training camp.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 8

Chicago Bears Name 2026 Team Captains

The Chicago Bears have named their five captains for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The team has announced that QB Caleb Williams, OG Joe Thuney, LB TJ Edwards, DT Grady Jarrett, and K Cairo Santos will serve as the permanent captains.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 8

Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

The Chicago Bears are optimistic about wide receiver Rome Odunze's availability for Sunday's season opener. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Odunze is "more day-to-day right now" with a foot injury sustained in practice last Thursday.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears’ first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 provides clarity in the secondary but there’s still key offensive spots to watch

The Chicago Bears have released the first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 and there’s three big takeaways we need to address after hearing from head coach Ben Johnson.

Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Bears’ Kyler Gordon ‘away from the team’ now

The Chicago Bears situation with Kyler Gordon continues to get even more interesting just days before the team travels to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 on Sunday.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Ben Johnson announces Chicago Bears left tackle decision

Throughout training camp, the Chicago Bears have been trying to find the right fit at left tackle. On Tuesday, head coach Ben Johnson finally confirmed who will be protecting quarterback Caleb Williams’ blindside come Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Bears announce captains for 2026-27 season

The Chicago Bears will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, this Sunday to begin their quest for another NFC North crown. With preseason officially wrapped up, the long and tiring NFL season is set to begin.

Kyler Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Bears CB Kyler Gordon Rehabbing Away From Team, Planning To Return Early In Season

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is rehabbing his calf injury away from the team with his own trainer. However, Rapoport says Gordon is planning to return a few weeks into the season and resume practicing. Gordon is on injured reserve right now and would have to miss the first four games before he’s eligible to return.