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Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Chicago Bears Slammed With More Brutal Injury News

The Chicago Bears encountered an unexpected complication during Thursday’s training camp practice when veteran left tackle Braxton Jones left the field early after appearing to suffer an injury.

Braxton Jones News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Bears get concerning update in the left tackle battle after Braxton Jones leaves Thursday’s practice with apparent injury

The Chicago Bears had two key veterans leave practice on Thursday with the trainers in offensive tackle Braxton Jones and defensive end Montez Sweat. What it potentially means for the left tackle battle is even more concerning.

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Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Chicago Bears: Darnell Wright blasts former coaches

Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright is thankful that a new coaching staff came on the scene to help him before an important contract year in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

How Bears Backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai Must Turn It Up Most

While Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor was talking about the big-play aims of his team's running attack, running back Kyle Monangai was being realistic about what a running attack can really do.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Bears’ Ben Johnson drops a bar on keeping Caleb Williams’ ego in check

Chicago Bears’ training camp is in full swing, and Caleb Williams has been running the offense with efficiency and giving fans hope of another division title.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 6

Caleb Williams update emerges amid Bears training camp

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are deep into their training camp. They will enter a crucial season with a chance to prove that last year’s success is not an outlier.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 6

There's More to Better Bears Pass Rush than Dayo Odeyingbo's Motivation

Perhaps Dayo Odeyingbo's good nature and willingness to shrug off insult is better even than how he is shrugging off a bad injury. It's a close call, though.

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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.

Colston Loveland News / TWSN / August 5

Colston Loveland's Path to Becoming the Best Tight End in the NFL

As theChicago Bears get set to enter their second season with Ben Johnson as the head coach after a season in which there were plenty of offensive strides made, it presents the opportunity for the offensive stars on the team to grow even further in 2026.

Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Bleacher Report Has Rome Odunze Ranked as the 30th Best WR for 2026

Rome Odunze has a lot to prove heading into 2026, but we’ll be taking a look at his Bleacher Report ranking heading into the 2026 season. These wide receiver rankings were done by Damian Parson of Bleacher Report, and here’s part of the write-up he attached below Odunze. “In his 12 starts, he was a consistent target for Caleb Williams.

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D'Andre Swift News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Bleacher Report Ranks D'Andre Swift as 19th Best Running Back for 2026

D'Andre Swift is a very polarizing running back given his career trajectory. Coming out of Georgia, Swift was selected by the Chicago Bears' rivals, the Detroit Lions, with the 35th overall pick back in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5

Power Ranking the Chicago Bears' Projected Offensive Starters by Importance

A high-powered offense isn't a characteristic that historically comes to mind with the Chicago Bears. However, there's reason to believe that's what they'll have with head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams leading the way.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Darnell Wright had strong words for Bears GM Ryan Poles after $116M move

Darnell Wright made a lot of headlines after he signed his four-year, $116 million extension with the Chicago Bears. Ryan Poles and the front office rewarded the offensive tackle with a lucrative deal for his impressive first three NFL seasons.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Chicago Bears facing record threat from Broncos

The Chicago Bears’ 1985 defense is considered one of the best units of all time in the NFL, but the 1984 defense has one record that has stood for over 40 years.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Bears RB Kyle Monangai’s approach to 2nd season shows Ben Johnson’s influence

When you think about the Chicago Bears, you think about Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and all of the explosive weapons that Chicago has to rely on in the passing game.

Dillon Thieneman News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5

Bears Rookie Dillon Thieneman Quickly Forced Into NFL Multitasking

In Wednesday's very light Bears non-padded practice, rookie Dillon Thieneman came face to face with a matchup nightmare in red zone coverage for any safety, let alone an inexperienced one.

T.J. Edwards News / Athlon Sports / August 5

T.J. Edwards Receives Positive Report in Return to Bears Practice

One of the best pieces of news to come out during Chicago Bears practice on August 5th was around T.J. Edwards. The official Chicago Bears X account (@ChicagoBears) posted, “T.J.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Kyle Monangai Gives Major Praise to Bears Offensive Lineman Darnell Wright

On August 4th, the biggest storyline around the Chicago Bears was by far the Darnell Wright extension. Jeremy Fowler posted on X, “Chicago Bears and RT Darnell Wright reach agreement on a four-year, $116M extension with $93M guaranteed, per me and @RapSheet.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / August 5

Bears admit they need more explosive runs on the ground as Ben Johnson eyes an even more aggressive rushing attack in Year 2

The Chicago Bears fielded one of the league’s top rushing attacks in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson, but the team believes they can reach an even higher ceiling in Year 2 under this offense.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Bears’ defense gets positive injury development after rough start to training camp

The Chicago Bears’ defense has been decimated by injuries early into training camp, seeing both cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Coby Bryant go down.

T.J. Edwards News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Bears Activating LB T.J. Edwards From NFI List

Kevin Fishbain reports that the Bears are activating veteran LB T.J. Edwards from the non-football injury list. Edwards, 29, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin in 2019.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 4

Bears star's historic extension is great news for Caleb Williams

Darnell Wright's record-breaking extension is great news for QB Caleb Williams, Bears' Super Bowl window

Rather than spending big on a wide receiver, the Chicago Bears did something much less flashy: invest in their offensive line.

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 4

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the new season is just a little over a month away. But, that doesn't mean Crosby is a forever Raider anymore.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3