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Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams had 2 words for infamous Madden curse
Caleb Williams made franchise history on Tuesday. He was officially announced as the cover athlete of Madden 27, making him the first Chicago Bears player to receive the honor.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Chicago Bears linked to breakout pass rusher amid fan frustration
Chicago Bears fans were hoping that the team would address its pass rush this offseason. After all, the Bears accumulated just 35 sacks in 2025, which ranked near the bottom of the NFL.
The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Bears’ potential veteran WR addition receives clear update from insider
The Chicago Bears‘ wide receiver room appears to be in some trouble heading into 2026. Not only did the Bears subtract both D.J. Moore and Olamide Zacchaeus during the offseason, but Rome Odunze just revealed that he might never be the same as a result of the foot issue he dealt with last season.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 6
Illinois Has One Last Shot to Keep the Bears From Moving to Indiana
The Chicago Bears' stadium saga has taken another twist. On Friday, the Bears announced on social media that the Board of Directors had voted and that they would now focus on Hammond, Indiana as the site of their new stadium.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Chicago Bears: Illinois governor releases statement following Indiana stadium decision
It has really been a roller coaster week for fans of the Chicago Bears. Earlier this week, it was revealed that starting quarterback Caleb Williams would be on the cover of this year’s Madden video game.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Bears inch closer to Indiana relocation after Board vote
The Chicago Bears took a significant step toward leaving Illinois on Friday, announcing that their board of directors voted to advance stadium development plans in Hammond, Indiana.
Chicago Bears News / HITC / June 6
Chicago Bears edge closer to leaving Illinois as stadium plans advance
The Chicago Bears have taken their strongest step yet toward leaving Illinois, with Hammond, Indiana now emerging as the frontrunner in the franchise’s search for a new stadium.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / June 6
$8.9B Bears Lied to Springfield About Chicago Talks While Demanding $850M in Tax Breaks
Somewhere between Springfield and Chicago, the Bears’ story stopped adding up. While Illinois lawmakers worked late nights hammering out a megaprojects bill tailored to keep the franchise in-state, team executives sat across from those legislators and painted a simple picture: Chicago wasn’t really in play.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / June 5
Bears Take Their Biggest Step Yet Toward Indiana
The Bears crossed a threshold this week that once felt unthinkable. After years of stalled negotiations, shifting proposals, and political gridlock in Illinois, the franchise’s board of directors voted to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 5
Chicago Bears: FPI indicates team may take a step back in 2026 for 2 key reasons
The Chicago Bears were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last year. After going 5-12 in 2024, they hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach and started putting pieces around him that would fit his scheme.
Chicago Bears News / The Spun / June 5
Will Chicago Bears Change Team Name If They Relocate To Hammond?
Whenever an NFL team changes cities they usually take the name of the city or metro area that they're moving to. But with the Chicago Bears on the verge of moving an hour southeast to the city of Hammond, Indiana, will they adopt the name of their new home?
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 5
NFC Notes: Garrett Bradbury, Cole Kmet, Dan Campbell, Bears, Lions
Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about the center competition between Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan Jones, following the retirement of C Drew Dalman. “The ball is in his court as far as I’m concerned,” Johnson said of Bradbury, via ESPN.com.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 5
Chicago Bears still face significant hurdle with Indiana site
On Friday, the Chicago Bears flexed some muscle after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would aid the team in their efforts to build a stadium in Arlington Heights (or potentially Chicago through a bill that would allow municipalities to own the stadium in exchange for paying no property tax).
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 5
Chicago Bears' Biggest Winners and Losers From Second Week of OTAs
The Chicago Bears officially wrapped up their OTAs after holding their final three sessions from Tuesday through Thursday, with the Wednesday practice being open to the media.
Kevin Warren News / Pro Football Rumors / June 5
Bears take seismic step toward leaving Illinois for Indiana
The Chicago Bears have called the state of Illinois home since they began play in 1920, but they now have one foot out the door.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / June 5
Bears ownership votes to prioritize move to Indiana
Chairman George McCaskey and members of the board of directors for the Chicago Bears voted Thursday to move forward with plans to cross the state border to Hammond, Ind., for the team's new stadium.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 5
Bears are setting sights toward Indiana for the team’s next stadium site after exhausting all options in Illinois
The Chicago Bears are nearing the end of the stadium dilemma and getting ready to focus their attention toward building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 5
Bears avoid offseason headache with Chicago’s top two rookie draft picks going into mandatory minicamp next week
The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on the rookie contracts for first-round safety Dillon Thieneman and second-round center Logan Jones, avoiding potential contract issues other teams have dealt with in the past.
Caleb Williams News / HITC / June 5
Bears star Caleb Williams admits Michael Jordan influence on his Madden NFL 27 cover
Caleb Williams has admitted the Chicago inspiration behind his Madden NFL 27 cover, revealing the image was designed as a tribute to Michael Jordan. EA Sports named Williams as the cover athlete on June 3, making him the first Chicago Bears player to be featured in that role.
Braxton Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 5
Braxton Jones Looks Rebuilt at Bears OTAs and That Could Settle Left Tackle
It's unlikely to alleviate the great fears about this coming Bears season because it's still only OTAs and non-contact work. Still, guard Jonah Jackson looks at the two big concerns along the offensive line and sees the kind of progress the Bears need to be an effective group from the outset this year.
Chicago Bears News / Football Analysis / June 5
Bears Say Chicago Is ‘Impossible’ As Indiana Writes $1B Check And Waits For The Call
The Chicago Bears have concluded that, under current terms, there is not a workable stadium deal on city-owned land in Chicago, effectively putting a century of lakefront football at Soldier Field at risk.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Chicago Mayor admits leaving Bears-Packers game early amid stadium push
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently highlighted the challenges of Soldier Field traffic during a radio appearance on 104.3 The Score, where he is advocating for the Chicago Bears to remain in the city on the lakefront.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / June 3
Bears QB Caleb Williams doesn't fear 'Madden curse,' reveals bold goal after landing cover
EA Sports revealed Wednesday that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 27."
Ben Johnson News / Yardbarker / May 31
Offseason decision by Ben Johnson, Bears gets high praise from NFL writer
Following that loss to the Rams, Johnson immediately started to get to work on next season. Now, one of his moves is drawing high praise from a prominent NFL writer.
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