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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

6 Surprise Players Turning Heads at Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp two weeks ago, and their offense and defense are trading blows (both literally and figuratively) daily. The pendulum seems to swing in the opposite direction with each passing practice.

Shemar Turner News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Bears Defensive Lineman Shemar Turner Takes Step Closer to Return from ACL injury

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Shemar Turner appears to have taken a step closer to returning from his injury. Turner suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 of last season and has been on the PUP list since the start of training camp.

Malik Muhammad News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Another Potential Bears Injury Gives Malik Muhammad Golden Opportunity at Training Camp

The Chicago Bears' secondary has been ravaged by injuries this offseason and the team now needs guys to step up while those players are healing, including rookie Malik Muhammad.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Bears Training Camp Stock Watch: Coby Bryant’s injury opens up opportunity, plus one WR keeps impressing after second week of camp

The Chicago Bears have eight days of practice in the books at training camp with intensity starting to heat up now that pads were on during the second week.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 7

‘Not good enough’: Ben Johnson calls out Bears offense after practice

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are busy at training camp in preparation for the 2026 NFL season. The head coach and his staff oversee all practice sessions, including the offense that Caleb Williams leads.

Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

What Kalif Raymond Is Learning from Bears Rookie Can Prolong a Career

When the Bears signed former Lions return man and receiver Kalif Raymond in free agency, they quickly followed by drafting Zavion Thomas. The perfect mentor-student relationship was envisioned, and apparently it's working out this way.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Chicago Bears: 5 Reasons We Don’t Believe the Preseason Hype

Every year, the media focuses on one NFL team and creates unrealistic expectations for that team. In 2026, that honor belongs to the Chicago Bears, a team that is getting way too much attention.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 7

Two Key Players Leave Bears Practice Early with Injuries

It’s August, and that means the NFL season is right around the corner. While it does come with unbridled excitement, it also brings breath-holding over the unfortunate injuries that come with the sport of football.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 7

ESPN Names Two Bears Defenders Who Will Miss Out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Recently, Bill Barnwell of ESPN came out with an article where he evaluated the track key players from each team were on towards a bid to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 6

First look at Bears’ epic Madden NFL 27 intro video

The Chicago Bears last entered season with many doubting if they can be among the top teams in the NFL. However, they turned them into believers as the campaign progressed as drew a lot of attention for their strong performances.

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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.

Austin Booker News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Austin Booker Gives Praise to Bears Rookie Defensive Tackle

It's tough to argue that there's a more exciting late-round rookie on the Chicago Bears roster than Jordan van den Berg. Despite being drafted in the 6th round, van den Berg had some great moments at Georgia Tech, but his best trait is the elite athleticism he provides.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

The Latest Update on a Potential Bears Late-Round Gem Will Have Fans Buzzing

Some believe the Bears didn't do enough to improve the defensive tackle position this offseason. Their only additions to that room were three budget additions in free agency and the sixth-round selection of Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

Ben Johnson Loves His Tough Practices But Are There Limitations?

There will be some who look at Thursday's third Bears padded practice and say Bears coach Ben Johnson got what he had coming by making training camp practices so physical.

D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

Why D'Andre Swift and Bears Are Likely Headed For a Split in 2027

This week has been a big one for NFL running backs. On Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons signed Bijan Robinson to a record-breaking contract extension, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Dayo Odeyingbo Earns Encouraging Report at Bears Practice

There’s no denying that 2026 is going to be a prove-it year for Dayo Odeyingbo. After being brought into Chicago on a three-year, $48 million deal, Odeyingbo played in just eight games and had one sack last year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale

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Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Bears Offensive Linemen Receive Notable Reports at Practice

As talked about when discussing the biggest position battles in a prior Athlon Sports article, the starting left tackle spot for 2026 is up in the air.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson accuses offense of ‘sabotaging’ practice

The problems this week with the Chicago Bears offense during the pre-snap aren’t just a problem for head coach Ben Johnson’s side of the ball; it can impede the work that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen needs to do with his group this summer.

Dillon Thieneman News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Bears first-round rookie Dillon Thieneman has been thrown into the fire in more ways than one during his first NFL training camp

The Chicago Bears have been feeding rookie safety Dillon Thieneman through a firehose throughout training camp, including taking on the lead role with the first-team offense and going up against tight end Colston Loveland.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Montez Sweat leaves with injury after Ben Johnson’s promised physical practice

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 4

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the new season is just a little over a month away. But, that doesn't mean Crosby is a forever Raider anymore.

Ian Rapoport drops Maxx Crosby trade update during Raiders training camp

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3