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Ideal Defensive Line Trade Acquisition for Bears Is Not an Edge Rusher

As it draws closer to this year's later Nov. 10 trade deadline, the contending Bears will be attached more and more to potential players to acquire. Barring some sort of unforeseen disaster between now and then, they'll be in the playoff hunt and can use help.

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Chicago’s Running Back Conversation Just Got Complicated

The Chicago Bears walked out of their dominant win over the Jets with clarity at quarterback and a brand‑new storyline at running back. Kyle Monangai didn’t just step up when D’Andre Swift fumbled early.

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Chicago Bears Defensive Report Card One Quarter Into 2026 NFL Season

The Chicago Bears' defense got off to a horrid start to the season after allowing 37 points to the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. However, since then, Dennis Allen's unit has been putting the clamps on opponents, with just 28 points allowed combined throughout the previous three weeks.

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Luther Burden III Makes it Clear What Bears Want To Do To Packers in Week 5

The Chicago Bears are no strangers to their Week 5 opponent. In recent battles, the Bears have had their way with the Packers. Most recently, Chicago rallied for a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against Green Bay in the 2025 NFL Wild Card round.

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How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Bears Must Keep Eyes on Rumored Giants, Colts Trade Candidates Ahead of Deadline

If there's two positions the Chicago Bears should keep exploring additions for, it's the interior of the defensive line and edge rusher. At edge rusher, the Bears' top trio of Austin Booker, Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo have been solid, with the three edge rushers combining for seven sacks through four games.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

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Where Bears Go Next After Admitting to Surprise Over Edge's Retirement

You'll rarely get an admission of being surprised from a team when some personnel move they've made fizzles or completely backfires. It's not something Bears coach Ben Johnson was reluctant to discuss when it came to defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and his sudden retirement after Sunday's win.

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Packers’ Matt LaFleur gushes with Tyson Bagent praise before Bears game with no Caleb Williams

The Green Bay Packers will face their most hated rival during Week 5. Green Bay is gearing up to host Chicago on Sunday in a game will have massive ramifications in the NFC North.

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Bears QB Tyson Bagent sends message ahead of Packers game

Tyson Bagent starred under center for the Chicago Bears on Sunday against the New York Jets. He guided the team to a 23-12 win and will once again start in Week 5 versus the Green Bay Packers.

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Bears’ Ben Johnson gives Tyson Bagent ‘green light’ before Packers battle

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson remains fully confident in Tyson Bagent under center. He has already named him the starting quarterback for Week 5’s clash against the Green Bay Packers.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 7

Bears fans wary after latest Caleb Williams update

The Chicago Bears played their last two games without Caleb Williams. However, they found a way to win both, with Case Keenum starting against the Philadelphia Eagles and Tyson Bagent versus the New York Jets.

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Ben Johnson reacts to sudden Chicago Bears retirement

The Chicago Bears elevated pass rusher Marcus Davenport from the practice squad for their Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets. But as quickly as he arrived, the defense end disappeared.

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Packers, Bears renew fight in NFC North

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson left little to suspense this week where his starting quarterback is concerned. Backup Tyson Bagent will start for the Bears when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as Caleb Williams misses at least one more game with a hamstring injury.

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Bears and Eagles Are Perfect Trade Partners After Lane Johnson's Retirement

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a real bind right now and the Chicago Bears might be able to help them out at the trade deadline. On Tuesday afternoon, right tackle Lane Johnson shockingly announced his retirement from the NFL, which is an Earth-shattering loss for the Eagles.

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The Chicago Bears Have Every Reason to Pursue a Khalil Mack Reunion

It’s that time of year in the NFL again when trade rumors start to take shape, and players could be on the trade block for this year’s trade deadline. We just saw the Pittsburgh Steelers trade their star cornerback, Joey Porter Jr., to the Dallas Cowboys over contract disputes, which eventually led to the trade.

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Bears’ Tyson Bagent gets honest Matt LaFleur assessment before Packers clash

Anytime the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers face off, it’s sure to be a hotly contested battle. In Week 5, that clash will come with a quarterback twist.

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Jordan Morgan knows how Packers can quiet Ben Johnson, Bears

The Green Bay Packers know there's only one way to deal with the bravado coming from the Chicago Bears and their head coach, Ben Johnson.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur has strong words for Bears ahead of Week 5

Jordan Love draws high praise amid Packers' struggling running game

Bears make a huge leap in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings

Bears player suddenly retires a day after playing his final game

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Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman already looks like the draft pick everyone overthought, and Chicago’s defense is better for it

Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman has been all over the field early in his career, and two NFL draft analysts singled him out while revisiting which 2026 picks landed in exactly the right place.

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Which Running Back Should Be the Lead Back for Bears?

The Chicago Bears have two talented running backs capable of making a major impact, but Kyle Monangai may have made the case for a larger role. After a monster performance in Week 4, the second-year running back has emerged as one of the NFL’s most efficient runners and has shown he can handle a significant workload.