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Caleb Williams’ controversial trademark application has been denied

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has, at least for now, failed in his effort to trademark his controversial nickname. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has refused Williams’ attempt to trademark “Iceman,” according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.

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5 Best Wide Receivers in Chicago Bears History

Over the course of their storied history, the Chicago Bears have thrived in a few areas: running back and defense, with Walter Payton standing as one of the greatest rushers in NFL history and Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher representing the all-time greats on the other side of the ball.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 25

5 Best Running Backs in Chicago Bears History

The Chicago Bears have long missed consistency in their offenses over the years, and many of their all-time great teams were buoyed by elite defense and special teams (looking at you, Buddy Ryan and Devin Hester).

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 25

5 Best Quarterbacks in Chicago Bears History

The Chicago Bears are the NFL's second-oldest franchise, and one of its more tormented clubs. One major contributing factor to fans' trauma over the years, unfortunately, is quarterback play.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams 'Ice Man' trademark attempt denied

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the most marketable young stars in the NFL. This was clearly evident by the decision to have him on the cover of the popular video game, Madden 27.

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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.

Darnell Wright News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright Before Camp

According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, the Bears would like to lock up RT Darnell Wright to a long-term deal before the start of training camp. That historically has been when this Bears regime likes to get contract extensions done.

Caleb Williams News / Field Level Media / June 25

Bears QB Caleb Williams denied 'Iceman' product trademark

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was denied a patent request for the word "Iceman," his nickname and a reference to remaining calm under pressure.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 25

ESPN analyst dumps cold water on Bears star Caleb Williams’ weapons, with Ben Johnson twist

Entering the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears have collected a number of potent pass catchers for quarterback Caleb Williams to throw to. However, many still have to prove they can succeed at the NFL level consistently.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / June 25

Bears Eyeing Darnell Wright Extension

Darnell Wright has thrived during his first three NFL seasons. He is under team control with the Bears through 2027, but a long-term deal could be in place soon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 25

3 Reasons Kyle Monangai Will Overtake D'Andre Swift in Bears' Backfield Hierarchy

The Chicago Bears' offense took a massive leap forward in the first year of the Ben Johnson era. They had the league's sixth-best offense and ran for the third-most yards in the NFL.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Bears hit with startling reality check as WR problems surface

The Chicago Bears boasted one of the most explosive offenses in all of football last season, and that was due much in part to an incredibly deep receiving corps that provided quarterback Caleb Williams with an embarrassment of riches.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 25

Explaining the Chicago Bears Salary Cap Situation After Mandatory Minicamp

The Chicago Bears have a few positions they could add to before training camp, but do they actually have the funds to do anything even semi-significant?

Adam Schefter News / A to Z Sports / June 25

ESPN’s Adam Schefter drops a bucket of cold water on the speculation linking the Bears to one veteran DE

The Chicago Bears are running out of veteran defensive end options on the open market roughly one month before the team is expected to return for the start of training camp.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Bears TE Colston Loveland draws praise after 6AM offseason move

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland took the NFL by storm in his rookie season. The No. 10 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft had a relatively slow start to his debut campaign.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Bears Defensive Training Camp Questions: Kyler Gordon’s status, plans off the edge, chemistry of the new safety duo, and more

The Chicago Bears open training camp in a little over a month and the defensive side of the ball still has some burning questions that weren’t fully answered throughout the offseason program.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 25

Ben Johnson's Fourth-Down Problem Could Cost Bears Again in 2026

Considering what Ben Johnson did in Chicago during the 2025 season of "good, better, best," it almost seemed sacrilegious for the media to ask about play-calling improvement.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Bears star Caleb Williams draws ‘scary’ statement from 4-time Pro Bowl QB

Caleb Williams firmly established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL after a tremendous second season with the Chicago Bears. Last season, the former Oklahoma and USC standout had a memorable campaign that cemented his status as a top-tier QB in the league.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

3 Realistic Trades Chicago Bears Could Still Make Before Training Camp

The Chicago Bears' lack of movement in the edge rusher department this offseason has been well documented. It's been very, VERY well documented. However, the offseason technically isn't over yet.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

Bears Now Need Their Own Illinois Stadium Bill and Time Is Running Out

The Bears' involvement in coming up with a way to use their own land for a stadium is greater than describing exactly what they want to legislators. Illinois Gov.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / June 25

Ben Johnson has one Bears contract extension he can't let slip away

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are getting closer to the start of the 2026 season. So, yes, the clock is ticking to work out last-minute extensions and deals.

Bears coach Ben Johnson is trending after Lamar Jackson’s eye-opening comments

Caleb Williams’ controversial trademark application has been denied

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz