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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Chicago Bears top roster battles still left unsettled going into the final week of the preseason with roster cuts looming

The Chicago Bears are heading into the final week of the preseason with its last game scheduled for Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. The following day, head coach Ben Johnson will have to trim the roster down from 91 to 53 players.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Ben Johnson speaks out on Caleb Williams’ mistake in loss to Bengals

Caleb Williams threw back-to-back incompletions during his limited run in the 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chicago Bears quarterback failed to connect with a wide-open Colston Loveland inside the 10-yard line, resulting to a field goal instead of a touchdown.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Bears QB Caleb Williams speaks out on Ben Johnson’s preseason decision

Caleb Williams played for the first time during Saturday’ 27-9 loss. He saw action in the Chicago Bears’ first series against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Chicago Bears’ Cairo Santos not looking to boost kicking range

The Chicago Bears can’t have it all. Cairo Santos is one of the most accurate kickers in the history of the Bears, entering the 2026 season making 88.3 percent of his attempts.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

The Key Questions for Chicago Bears Coming Out of Loss to Bengals

Every game in the NFL produces answers, and those answers lead to more questions. Even preseason games, like Saturday's 27-9 Bears loss to Cincinnati, follow this pattern.

Ozzy Trapilo News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Bears insider’s LT prediction comes with Ozzy Trapilo ‘hunch’

The Chicago Bears continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, which will be their second under head coach Ben Johnson. They’re out to prove that last season, which resulted in winning the NFC North Division along with an appearance in the NFL playoffs, wasn’t an anomaly and will be the new norm moving forward.

Darnell Wright News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Bears rumors: Chicago insider targets next contract extension after Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears recently rewarded right tackle Darnell Wright with a historic contract extension. If another long-term deal is to take place before Week 1, one candidate has risen to the top.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Bears Preseason Loss Includes Their Coach

Even in being embarrassed by the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time in three days, the Bears had some good things happen. The best thing was they got past another week of preseason.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 23

‘He’s a menace’: Bears HC Ben Johnson did not hold back on Bengals star

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears faced the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on Saturday. It was played two days after teams held a joint practice.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Bears Have Turned Down Tyson Bagent Trade Calls

In February, it was learned Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent was seen by teams as a trade target. Calls have been made, although Chicago has not moved forward with a swap.

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NFL News / TWSN / August 23

Three Takeaways from Bears' loss to the Bengals

This week on Bears takeaways after their big win last week in their first preseason game vs the Browns they had a stinker today against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

Bears Have a Left Tackle Problem After Preseason Week 2 and Ozzy Trapilo is the Only Hope

One of the most glaring issues from the Chicago Bears' preseason Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was the struggles the team saw at left tackle. Braxton Jones was the first man up at the position and played two series in total.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Bears star Caleb Williams’ personal assessment of his preseason debut

Caleb Williams made his preseason debut on Saturday. It came during the Chicago Bears’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with the home team winning 27-9.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

Roschon Johnson's Statement Game Might Have Been Only Bears Positive

The seeds for a miserable second preseason performance against Cincinnati might have been planted during Thursday's joint practice. It wasn't the ending when Caleb Williams had a pass batted and picked off by Bengals monstrosity Dexter Lawrence.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Bears coach Ben Johnson addresses huge decision before new NFL season

Ben Johnson and his staff have huge decisions to make at the end of the Chicago Bears’ training camp and preseason. They have seen players working hard and competing for roles and roster spots.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 23

4 Winners and 3 Losers From Bears Preseason Week 2: Jordan van den berg keeps dominating, left tackle battle is still wide open

The Chicago Bears did not have the outcome they wanted in preseason Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but some players still found a way to stand out and improve their stock during Saturday’s loss.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

Jordan van den Berg Was a Menace vs. Bengals and Looks Like a Major Steal for Bears

Yes, it's only two preseason games, but 2026 sixth-round pick and defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg looks to be on his way to becoming a huge steal

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / August 23

'Quit Funding Illegal Immigrants': Bears Legend Slams Illinois Governor Over Stadium Mismanagement as Indiana Looms

The Chicago Bears’ stadium drama has reached a point where a move across the state line is no longer just a possibility. The team is now focused on Hammond, Indiana, and that has frustrated former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, who believes Illinois politicians allowed the situation to get this far.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Former Bears Defender Gets Terminated by New NFL Team

Former Chicago Bears defensive back Nick McCloud’s latest NFL stop proved short-lived. On Saturday, the Miami Dolphins released the veteran cornerback just 12 days after signing him, ending a brief stay that began with a mid-camp workout and contract on Aug.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 22

NFC Notes: Tyson Bagent, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears QB Tyson Bagent said that he wants more opportunities to get on the field as his career continues to age. “I do feel all those things,” Bagent said, via The Athletic.