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Breakout Player at Start of Bears Training Camp? That’s Easy

When it comes to the breakout candidates on the Chicago Bears' 2026 roster, the name Luther Burden undoubtedly comes up the most. Hype has been building for Burden ever since he finished off last year strong, and the hype has only continued to build more and more this offseason.

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Ben Johnson Provides Key Insight Into Bears' Combative WR1 Conversation

The Bears are in an interesting position when it comes to their receiver room. They have a DJ Moore-sized hole on that unit, and a few promising pass-catchers eager to fill it.

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Chicago Bears: Justin Fields caught a stray from former teammate

Months before the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, cornerback Jaylon Johnson was vocal in his support for Justin Fields, arguing that he wasn’t the problem with the team’s lack of success on offense and in the win column.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Chicago Bears Defense Makes Noise at 4th Practice

It’s fun to watch the Caleb Williams highlights and marvel at the potential he brings to the Chicago Bears. At the same time, this wasn’t the weak point for Chicago.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Jaylon Johnson Feels Like 'Night and Day' and Ready for Contract Run

Throughout the first three days training camp, the one defensive back who seemed to escape the damage being inflicted by the Bears' passing attack was the one who most needs to deliver.

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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.

Kalif Raymond News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Kalif Raymond 's Skills Suit Bears Fine Even at Exaggerated Speed

When the Bears have lined up for punt return drills, unlike with kick return it's been a three-man rotation. The kick return has been a full lineup of players taking turns and it figured to be this way.

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Chicago Bears Position Battle Updates After First Week of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears have officially wrapped up their first week of training camp and there are some updates to share on key competitions up and down the roster.

Darnell Wright News / On Tap Sports Net / August 1

Darnell Wright Confident He’ll Stay with Bears Long-Term Amid Extension Talks

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright addressed ongoing contract extension talks during training camp and made clear he expects to remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future.

Kyle Monangai News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Kyle Monangai Misses Yet Another Practice for the Bears

There’s been a ton of great reports coming out of Chicago Bears camp, but one of the negatives has involved Kyle Monangai. It’s still early, but Monangai has once again not been seen at practice.

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Caleb Williams and the offense dominate, defense responds in a big way, left tackle updates, and more from first week of Bears training camp

The Chicago Bears have wrapped up the first week of training camp following a wet practice on Saturday. The team will return to action on Monday in full pads but in the meantime, here are the top updates from the first week back at Halas Hall.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

The Good and Not So Good From Day 4 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears closed out their first week of training camp by taking the field for the fourth day of practice on Saturday morning. The session was supposed to include fans for the first time in camp, but lightning in the area stopped that from happening.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson sends dire warning to front office

Despite playing in seven games and starting in six games last season, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is worried about his contract situation before the 2027 offseason.

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Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson has surprising stance on WR position battle

One of the more underrated talking points about the training camp for the Chicago Bears is the position battle at wide receiver. The Bears only have a few position battles of note, with most headlines circulating about the left tackle and center position.

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2 key Bears struggling early during 2026 NFL training camp

Championship expectations have a way of exposing weaknesses. The Chicago Bears are facing this right now. After building one of the NFL’s deepest rosters around quarterback Caleb Williams, the Bears entered Halas Hall believing they possessed all the ingredients necessary to challenge for a Super Bowl.

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The Good, Better, and Best From Week 1 of Bears 2026 Training Camp

As the Chicago Bears continued winning games in surprising fashion last season, head coach Ben Johnson's good, better, best victory chant took the NFL world by storm.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Bears Addressing Two Huge Problems with Varying Degrees of Success

The Bears had two really perplexing issues last year on offense they have begun to address. There are promising early returns with one. With the other, they need time in pads to work at it.

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Bears Left Tackle Battle Takes Really Surprising Twist in Third Practice

The lesson everyone should know by now but maybe has gone misunderstood is Ben Johnson means what he says. When the Bears coach, and for that matter GM Ryan Poles, said there was a left tackle competition and Braxton Jones figured prominently in it, they weren't actually paying lip service to the word competition.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Two Chicago Bears Position Battles in Training Camp Just Got Interesting

There are two key position battles during training camp that the Chicago Bears should have their eye on. The first one is the starting left tackle spot.

Joe Thuney News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Joe Thuney Becomes Chicago Bears' Highest Rated Player in Madden 27

Each and every year, Madden ratings come with a ton of debate. Well, it's typically good practice not to lean into them too hard one way or another, seeing how the Chicago Bears are rated is interesting.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 31

The Good and Not So Good From Day 3 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears took part in their third practice of training camp on Friday and it was another strong day for the offense. Caleb Williams and Co. continue to look like the better side of the ball for the Bears, although the defense did provide a better showing than Day 2, which was a terrible day for the unit.