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Why Caleb Williams' Best Progress in Training Camp Happens Between the Whistles

The 2026 NFL season is a pivotal one for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. This will be his third season, his second with head coach Ben Johnson, and if he's ever going to become the superstar quarterback he was projected to be ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, then this is the year he'll show it.

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Chicago Bears Sign Veteran DB, Place Another on Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears made a pair of roster moves during their day off from training camp practice on Friday. The Bears announced they have placed cornerback Dallis Flowers on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Bears Worked Out Nine Defensive Backs

The Chicago Bears hosted nine defensive backs for tryouts on Friday, including Beanie Bishop, per the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Beanie Bishop DB Isaiah Bolden DB Brandon Hill DB Jaylen Mahoney DB Michael Ojemudia DB Deantre Prince DB Eli Ricks DB D.Q.

Xavier Woods News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

Bears Sign S Xavier Woods

With injured Bears safety Coby Bryant likely to miss approximately two months, the team is bringing in another experienced option at the position. The Bears have signed nine-year veteran Xavier Woods, the team announced.

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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.

Isaiah Bolden News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Aaron Wilson Reports That the Chicago Bears Worked Out a Cornerback

There’s not much news around the Chicago Bears coming out on August 7th, but there was an interesting piece of information reported by Aaron Wilson on X.

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Jordan van den Berg Showing More Than Just Athleticism at Chicago Bears Training Camp

When the Chicago Bears drafted him in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, all the buzz surrounding defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg had to do with his athleticism.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Chicago Bears Rookie Stock Watch: Who's Soaring and Who's Tanking

Thursday's end to the second block of Bears training camp practices signifies a good point to take stock of how their rookies are faring. People will look at how they've performed and tend to see a group less dynamic than last year's class, but remember where the Bears rookies were last year after a similar number of practices.

Dennis Allen News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Dennis Allen and His Past Linked to Current Bears Run of Injuries

The Bears' secondary experienced a season from hell in 2025 in regards to soft tissue injuries, and Thursday's third padded practice resulted in a handful of defensive injuries stacked upon some injuries they already had for this .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 7

Chicago Bears Rookie Report: Who Is Rising (and Falling) on the Depth Chart?

The Chicago Bears received mixed reviews for their 2026 draft haul. While some praised them for landing elite athletes across the board, others questioned why they didn't prioritize the defensive line until day three.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 6

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

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

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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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