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Caleb Williams Lands Controversial Ranking Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Caleb Williams' breakout season in 2025 went just about as well as Chicago Bears fans could have hoped. Despite falling agonizingly short of Bears history, he rewrote several franchise records and set an NFL record for most fourth-quarter comebacks in a season (seven) before turning 25-years-old.

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Backup Free Agents the Chicago Bears Must Consider for Return

Free agency affects a team's depth just like it does their starting lineup . The Bears, in 2025, proved to have far more depth than it looked like they had when the season began, particularly on the defensive side .

Maxx Crosby News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Would Landing Maxx Crosby Make the Chicago Bears the NFC Favorites in 2026?

The idea of the Chicago Bears swinging a blockbuster trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has lived in offseason speculation so far, but never say never, right?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears have $30 million decision to make on key starter

The Chicago Bears spent much of last offseason overhauling the offensive line. From trading for All-Pro Joe Thuney, who became the first Protector of the Year Award winner, guard Jonah Jackson, and signing top free agent center Drew Dalman.

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The Super Bowl MVP Award has been given out 60 times over 59 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XII had co-MVPs). How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch Super Bowls' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Former Bears wide receiver suggests Chicago should steal a star away from the Super Bowl Champs this offseason

Over the next few weeks, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will be walking around the facility sounding like Rachet from the animated film Robots saying

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Bears are 'bullish' about one rising defender but shouldn't use that as an excuse to derail the offseason plans for 2026

After how things went in Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, the message is clear for what areas the Chicago Bears need to improve this offseason and it's the same lesson the team should have learned last offseason after the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears linked to 8-interception safety to solve offseason puzzle

The Chicago Bears are about to experience some significant turnover in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s secondary. Given that veteran safeties Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard, and C.J.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft Connects Bears to a Fix at One of Their Thinnest Positions

The Chicago Bears don't need a mock draft to tell them where one of their biggest problems lies. But the latest first-round projection from The Big Lead puts a spotlight on it anyway.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

NBC’s Mike Tirico Loves What He’s Seen From Caleb Williams And The Bears

NBC head color commentator Mike Tirico had plenty to think about as he prepared to call the Super Bowl last week betweem the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Darnell Wright News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Bears expert sets the price range for Darnell Wright's extension and one key detail actually saves Chicago money in 2027

The Chicago Bears have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason when it comes to which players to bring back for the 2026 season but the team already has an easy upcoming decision with right tackle Darnell Wright.

Roger Goodell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

JB Pritzker teases ‘progress’ on Bears’ new stadium deal after Roger Goodell meetings

The Chicago Bears have high hopes for their new digs. And the proposal has caught the eyes of the fans. Furthermore, JB Pritzker teased progress on the new stadium deal after meetings with Roger Goodell.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Packers Star Still Haunted by Caleb Williams' Iconic Iceman Celebration

Fans of the Chicago Bears know a thing or two about having to deal with a bogeyman in the NFC North. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers dominated the Bears from 2008 until he left the team following the 2022 NFL season, leaving the division with a 24-5 record against Chicago.

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Skip Bayless News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Bears Fans Are Going to Have Mixed Feelings About Skip Bayless' 2026 NFL Prediction

Many analysts, fans, and talking heads alike are bullish on the Chicago Bears future. Honestly, the odds-makers in Vegas are really the only ones who aren't ready to give them their deserved respect.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicage Bears development emerges after Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl 60 has concluded, and the Chicago Bears now set their sights on the 2026 season. Despite a strong 2025 run, the Bears did not reach the big game, which the Seattle Seahawks won over the New England Patriots. In the 2025 season, the Bears captured the NFC North title with an 11‑6 record.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Illinois is finally putting up a fight against Indiana with the Bears stadium updates starting to take a turn

The Chicago Bears stadium news continues to grow louder and louder this offseason and it should be good news with the goal of putting shovels in the ground sooner than later, perhaps as soon as this year.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Where Bears Offense Could Stand to Use a Little Offseason Boost

The Bear' defensive side of the football starves for addition. Statistics alone fail to tell the tale, although their 27th ranking overall does a good job.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears Could Make Strong Move for Super Bowl Hero

Entering the NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch. After years of being an afterthought, the Bears have a chance to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears: former coach returns to NFL after 5-year absence

The Chicago Bears have seen some unexpected changes occur on their offensive coaching staff. After withdrawing from several NFL job lists, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle suddenly left the Bears for the Baltimore Ravens.

Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles must make up for big swing and miss in 2026

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 offseason was proof positive of the impact that targeted spending in free agency, on the trade market, and hitting on key positions of need in the NFL Draft can make.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears send strong message immediately after Super Bowl LX

After a lopsided Super Bowl 60, in which the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-29 to win the franchise’s second championship, the NFL is back to square one as teams gear up for the offseason. The Chicago Bears finished the 2025-26 season first in the NFC North with a record of 11 wins and 6 losses.