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D’Andre Swift expresses desire to return to Bears in 2026

After the Chicago Bears climbed from last place to first in the NFC North Division, the team has become a very attractive for many of its players. Running back D’Andre Swift led the Bears with 1,087 rushing yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry while scoring 9 rushing touchdowns.

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Chicago Bears Legend Isn't a Fan Of the Team Moving Away From Soldier Field

It sounds like the possibility of the Bears moving to northwestern Indiana is starting to gain some traction. However, everyone who isn't an Indiana lawmaker (or Packer fan) is firmly opposed to that news.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Matt Ryan continues to add fuel to the frustrations of Bears fans with latest comments regarding Ian Cunningham's role with the Falcons

Chicago Bears fans nearly started an uproar last week when assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as the team's new general manager.

Ozzy Trapilo News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Bears officially have one left tackle option back in the fold for the 2026 offseason with Ozzy Trapilo out for the foreseeable future

The Chicago Bears were hoping that the long-term left tackle situation finally had an answer after throwing second-round rookie Ozzy Trapilo into the fire and watching him flourish against elite competition late in the regular season.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 5

Chicago Bears’ final decision on LT after keeping him out of playoffs

The Chicago Bears had a decision to make at left tackle before playing the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in the final drive of the Bears’ 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

NFL Star Fires Off Blatant Disrespect of Caleb Williams

Just one year after a tumultuous rookie season, in which the Chicago Bears' coaching failures proved Caleb Williams' concerns were right, Caleb Williams went from another headstone in the Bears' graveyard of promising quarterbacks to a budding NFL superstar.

Eric Studesville News / Pro Football Rumors / February 5

Bears To Hire Eric Studesville As RBs Coach

The Bears have found their replacement for Eric Bienemy, their running backs coach in 2025 who returned to Kansas City as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator this offseason.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 5

Bears Re-Sign ERFA OT Theo Benedet To One-Year Deal

According to Kevin Fishbain, the Bears re-signed exclusive rights free agent OT Theo Benedet to a one-year, $1 million deal. Benedet cracked Chicago’s

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Lions give a big promotion to coach who help Ben Johnson install trick plays

Not long ago, when Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was Detroit Lions offenisve coordinator Ben Johnson, he gained a lot of popularity for the trick plays that he was calling.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

Bears Insider Hints at Chicago Being Quiet Early in 2026 Free Agency

A quiet first wave of free agency might not excite Chicago Bears fans, but according to one plugged-in Bears insider, it may be how the front office prefers it in 2026.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

What DJ Moore Had to Say About Leaving Chicago and Critical Fans

DJ Moore wasn't made available to media after the Bears season ended partly due to a controversial play involving his pass route. As a result, no one heard his side of the interception that Caleb Williams threw against the Rams in overtime of the divisional playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

5 Former Chicago Bears With the Most Hall of Fame-Worthy Resumes

The Chicago Bears are one of the most storied organizations in the league. Besides being a charter franchise, they also own the distinction of having the most Hall of Famers (42 or 33, depending on the criteria regarding the process of teams claiming players as their own).

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The One Award Bears Absolutely Must Win at Tonight's NFL Honors

It needs to be a huge NFL Honors night on Thursday for the Bears even if they don't come away with the NFL Coach of the Year Award for coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

Why Chicago Bears Shouldn’t Fear Coaching Brain Drain

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and that the NFL is a “copycat” league. So naturally, when everyone saw the Chicago Bears look like they’re

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 5

One Position Group the Chicago Bears Can't Ignore in 2026 Free Agency

Chicago Bears fans can talk about edge rushers and interior defensive linemen as top offseason priorities all they want, but the one position GM Ryan Poles cannot ignore in 2026 free agency is safety.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 5

Ben Johnson finds his replacement for Eric Bieniemy and it opens up a fascinating trade possibility to upgrade from D'Andre Swift

The Chicago Bears got dealt a favorable hand of cards when it came to the number of assistant coaches that head coach Ben Johnson was forced to replace going into his second season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 4

3 Bears cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

The Chicago Bears are coming off a fantastic season, one that far exceeded most predictions as the season got underway. The primary hope for the Bears was that first-year head coach Ben Johnson would be able to do two things in his first year.

Press Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / February 4

Bears Could Promote Press Taylor To OC

A successful first season as Chicago’s passing game coordinator may lead to a promotion for Press Taylor. The Bears will consider Taylor for their offensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.