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[Explain what happened immediately. Include who is involved, why this matters, and the biChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had high praise for second‑year wide receiver Luther Burden III during this week’s OTA media availability, offering one of the strongest public endorsements yet of the young playmaker’s development.

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Bears OTAs Attendance Report: Jaylon Johnson’s surprise attendance, one top defender is absent, plus a look at the injury list

Day 2 of organized team activities is in the books for the Chicago Bears with reporters in attendance on Thursday to give the updates on who was present, and who wasn’t, during voluntary workouts.

Austin Booker News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Austin Booker’s continued development has Bears coaches ‘excited’ while the staff looks to improve the struggling pass rush starting in OTAs

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker earned some praise from the coaching staff going into organized team activities and will play a big role in turning around the team’s disappointing pass rush unit.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / May 28

Chicago Bears send Caleb Williams warning before potential contract season

Caleb Williams has one more season to prove himself before the Chicago Bears decide on what to do with his fifth-year option during the 2027 offseason.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

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The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Bears’ Ben Johnson hyping young star’s stock to moon

The Chicago Bears have a bright future in the wide receiver room, making sure that quarterback Caleb Williams has plenty of weapons heading into Year 3.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 28

Bears Fail to Inspire Confidence in Latest Win Total Predictions From SI

Even after a historic 2025 season for the Chicago Bears, some analysts still find it difficult to be all-in on this team in 2026. The Bears have given us false hope many times before just to crash back to Earth the very next year.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Bears urged to consider 2 former Pro Bowlers to fill pass rush void

The Chicago Bears have spent the offseason building out their roster for what they hope is an even deeper playoff run in 2026. However, one clear weak spot on that roster remains.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 28

OTAs Could Decide the Fate of 3 Recent Chicago Bears Draft Picks

The Chicago Bears began OTAs on Wednesday, and we will finally get an inside look at the goings on at practice on Thursday because it will be open to the media.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 28

Bears connected to depressing trade, and it isn’t what you think

When it comes to the trade front, the main Chicago Bears player we keep hearing about is tight end Cole Kmet, who appears to be the odd man out with Colston Loveland at the top of the depth chart and rookie Sam Roush already making noise.

Coby Bryant News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Bears fans got an early glimpse of Coby Bryant, Dillon Thieneman building on-field chemistry during first day of OTAs

The Chicago Bears new safety duo of Coby Bryant and first-round rookie Dillon Thieneman took to the field together for the first time during the first day of organized team activities on Wednesday.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

A.J. Epenesa News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 28

Bears' AJ Epenesa Workout Suggests Chicago Still Doesn't Trust Its Edge Plan

The overwhelming expectation going into this offseason was that the Chicago Bears would make a significant addition to their edge rusher room. But after the first wave of free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears have yet to make any moves, which is perplexing when you consider just how shaky things are opposite Montez Sweat.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 28

Movement Reported Toward Slimmed-Down Bears Arlington Heights Bill

Although it seems there is a standoff to the Bears stadium bill in Springfield, things are reportedly developing behind the scenes to provide a possible resolution and allow an Arlington Heights dome to go forward.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 28

This is the most exciting UDFA for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have been one of the more intriguing teams this offseason with the addition of undrafted free agents. They have added a few players at key positions as they look to improve the roster.

Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / May 28

Chicago Bears coach calls for consistency from Darnell Wright in 2026

The Chicago Bears had high hopes for Darnell Wright when they drafted him at No. 10 in 2023. The offensive tackle is now entering his fourth NFL season after showing flashes of his true potential.

Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / May 28

Bears Demand $855M In Public Money After Promising ‘Zero State Dollars’ For Stadium

The governor stood at a podium with days left in the legislative session and invoked the supernatural. “I’ve seen miracles happen every year,” J.B. Pritzker told reporters, referring to a stadium bill that could lock Illinois into a 40-year tax arrangement with a single NFL franchise.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Austen Lane Retires from MMA After Struggling in UFC Career

UFC heavyweight Austen Lane, who retired from the NFL to pursue an MMA career, has now retired from the sport of MMA. Lane’s official athlete profile on the UFC website lists him as “not fighting,” and according to MMA Junkie, he has quietly informed UFC officials that he decided to retire.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Chicago Bears fans can breathe a sigh of relief after seeing Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon on the field during first day of OTAs

The Chicago Bears had its first day of organized team activities on Wednesday and it appears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon were out on the field after all despite recent reports.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 27