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Cole Kmet draws league's third-highest fine of the week

Bears tight end Cole Kmet came away with one of the most costly NFL fines from Week 1. Kmet was fined $17,389 for unnecessary roughness on a leg whip with 9:46 remaining in the game.

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Bears practice squad moves include elevating Tonah Kpassagnon

For the second straight week, defensive end Tonah Kpassagnon will play a role in the Bears pass rush. The Bears promote Kpassagnon from the practice squad through standard elevation on Saturday for the game Sunday against Detroit.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 13

2026 NFL Mock Draft sends Bears the fix for Ben Johnson's biggest problem on offense

The Chicago Bears and coach Ben Johnson are only one week into the 2025 regular season, but it's already becoming clear that there's a problem at running back.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 13

Bears say Caleb Williams is putting in the work but will it pay off?

No one knows what was said in postgame film review except the Bears after their opening loss. It couldn't have been too good for Caleb Williams considering how he tailed off as the game proceeded.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 13

Bears vs. Lions, Week 2: Final score prediction

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions are facing the same unenviable fate as their Week 2 matchup approaches. The loser of this game will fall to 0-2, both overall and in the division, making their quest for a postseason berth that much more challenging.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / September 13

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 1 vs Minnesota Vikings

Yeah, I know, I’m really late on the Sackwatch this week. I usually publish it on Wednesdays, but with the game on Monday night, our usual postgame coverage was condensed.

Jake Moody News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Bears Make Three Moves, Officially Sign K Jake Moody To PS

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears officially signed former 49ers K Jake Moody to their practice squad, among other moves. Chicago DE Tanoh Kpassagnon has been elevated to the active roster, WR Jahdae Walker has been downgraded to out, and DE Xavier Carlton has been placed on the practice squad IR list.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 13

Best matchups for Chicago Bears to exploit Sunday against the Lions

For 6 1/2-point favorites in their first home game of the season and coming off a division title, the Detroit Lions sure have a lot of obvious matchup problems trying to stop the Chicago Bears on both sides of the football.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / September 13

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions: Week 2 Players to Watch

The NFL season is an evolving state of affairs. Week 2 presents us with a small amount of insight into how each team figures to perform this season, though not much can ever be concluded from one game in a vacuum.

Ben Johnson News / Pro Football Talk / September 13

Ben Johnson: Bears are facing elite players in a hostile environment in Detroit

Before he became the Bears' head coach this year, Ben Johnson spent the last six seasons as a Lions assistant. And he's been telling his players what to expect when they play in Detroit on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 12

Bears counting on Ben Johnson's inside knowledge of Lions as aid

It sounds like a nightmare for a defensive team with soft tissue injuries, and can be. If anyone knows the greatest dangers the Detroit Lions offense poses it's Bears coach Ben Johnson.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Jake Moody News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Bears fans confused about Cairo Santos after Jake Moody signing

The Chicago Bears have decided that placekicker Cairo Santos needs some competition. Santos missed a field goal attempt Monday night in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings and nearly missed another, so the the Bears have signed Jake Moody to the team’s practice squad to see what he is capable of doing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Four players, coaches under most pressure in NFL Week 2

Let's take a look at four players and coaches who are under the most pressure to perform going into Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Pete Carroll raises eyebrows with remarks on bitter Jim Harbaugh rivalry

Lions coach is sick and tired of hearing about Ben Johnson

Lions have troubling 'chemistry' problem before playing Bears

Patriots will be without important coach in Week 2

Will Commanders hit 'panic button' regarding offense after loss to Packers?

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 12

Bears vs Lions Injury Report: Kyler Gordon out, Grady Jarrett questionable

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions meet on Sunday in a game between two winless teams, and each team has issued its final injury report. Considering how the Bears started the week, their list has to be regarded as good news.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 12

Bears CB Kyler Gordon out, CB Jaylon Johnson to play vs. Lions

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury. Gordon was a late addition to the injury report last week and also missed the season opener Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Montez Sweat News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat has someone looking over his shoulder

The Chicago Bears pass rush was noticeable against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The Bears sacked J.J. McCarthy three times in his debut for the Vikings on Monday night.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Bears Final Week 2 Injury Report: Defense gets great news regarding Jaylon Johnson and T.J. Edwards but will still be without one starter

With all eyes set to Detroit, the Chicago Bears are expected to get some reinforcements back in Week 2 heading into a pivotal early matchup with the Lions.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Lions coach is sick and tired of hearing about Ben Johnson

The Detroit Lions are preparing to face their former offensive coordinator for the first time since he left the team, but one member of the current coaching staff has grown tired of talking about it.

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Jaquan Brisker News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Jaquan Brisker got hit with news he didn't want to hear going into Week 2 and he's not holding back with how he feels about it

The Chicago Bears' Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings is something every player in the locker room would like to forget and move on from. Head coach Ben Johnson said on Friday that none of his players were "moping" around the building this week, which is a good sign.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 12

Chicago Bears officially put captain on notice with signing

The Chicago Bears wasted no time in puting a team captain on notice following a disappointing 27-24 loss to the Minnesota VIkings in Week 1. The Bears had several opportunities to put away the Vikings, but issues on offense and special teams contributed the second half disaster.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Bears to sign ex-49ers kicker

Jake Moody has quickly managed to find a new home in the NFL. The ex-49ers kicker is signing with the Bears, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. To no surprise, Schultz adds this will be a practice squad agreement.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams receives surprise support from former NFL quarterback

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense spun their wheels for most of Monday night’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears scored a touchdown on their opening drive of the game, but didn’t score another offensive touchdown until 2:02 remained in the fourth quarter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Did Caleb Williams discover cause of accuracy issues in Bears' loss to Vikings?

Caleb Williams touched upon the accuracy issues he endured following halftime of Monday's contest.

Bears' Ben Johnson doesn't hold back on Caleb Williams' mistakes in loss to Vikings

Peyton Manning calls out Ben Johnson for key mistake in Bears debut

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D.J. Moore News / Gridiron Heroics / September 10

Shocking Scene: Bears WR DJ Moore Collapses on Field After MNF Game as Team Staff Rushes In

In a wild Week 1 Monday Night Football finish on September 8, 2025, Chicago Bears wideout DJ Moore went down hard after a brutal grab and hit. He managed to walk off after getting checked on the sidelines, but as players exchanged handshakes postgame, Moore suddenly went down again, and four staffers sprinted over to help.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10