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Bears’ Ben Johnson ‘felt bad’ for Caleb Williams after NBA All-Star event

Earlier this month, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined other celebrities at the NBA All-Star Weekend, competing in the Celebrity 3-Point Contest in Los Angeles.

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Ryan Poles' latest comments make it sound like trading WR DJ Moore will be a last resort decision for the Bears

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke with the media on Tuesday at the NFL Combine and eventually the elephant in the room was discussed involving the future of veteran wide receiver DJ Moore.

Ozzy Trapilo News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 25

Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo Expected To Miss Most Of 2026 Season

Per CHGO, Bears GM Ryan Poles said LT Ozzy Trapilo will most most of the 2026 season. Trapilo suffered a ruptured patellar tendon during their Wild Card win over the Packers.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 25

Ben Johnson Has No Intention Of Slowing Down Fourth Down Aggressiveness

The Bears were one of only four teams with double-digit wins to be in the top half of the league in 4th down attempts during the regular season. That combination usually translates to being ultra-aggressive on fourth down, and that was certainly the case with Ben Johnson's first year at the helm.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 25

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Why Chicago Bears Keep Getting Linked to Same DT

The Chicago Bears keep seeing the same name in recent mock drafts. In his second 2026 NFL mock draft, NFL.com's Bucky Brooks sent Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald to Chicago at No.

Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Bears: Kevin Byard gets disrespectfully low ranking on NFL top 101 free agent list

The Chicago Bears led the NFL in takeaways last season with Dennis Allen in place as their new defensive coordinator. While their approach was the textbook example of “bend but don’t break,” they were able to, for the most part, keep opponents’ out of the end zone late in games, though oftentimes the offense had to play from behind.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 25

Browns' GM Sees the Bears as a Blueprint to Follow at NFL Combine

For the better part of the last 15 years, the Chicago Bears have been looked at as a bottom-feeder, a steep fall from grace for one of the NFL's flagship franchises.

Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles put NFL on blast for minority executive hiring rule

Earlier this off-season Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles saw his top assistant, Ian Cunningham, hired away by the Atlanta Falcons. Per NFL rules, the Bears believed that they would be receiving two third-round compensatory picks.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to Ben Johnson’s career statement

Don’t expect Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to trade in his football cleats for basketball shoes anytime soon. The 24-year-old signal-caller is one of the brightest young stars in the NFL, lifting a once-cellar-dwelling Bears franchise out of obscurity. Williams impressed in his rookie year, then shattered expectations in year two.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Tyson Bagent News / Pro Football Rumors / February 24

Bears QB Tyson Bagent Drawing Interest

Shortly before he began his third NFL season in 2025, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent inked a two-year, $10MM extension with the Bears. The deal keeps Bagent under wraps through 2027, but he may finish it in another uniform.

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Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Ryan Poles shuts down position change on Chicago Bears offensive line

For the second-straight offseason, the Chicago Bears have a need to fill at left tackle. After watching a competition that featured Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet and Ozzy Trapilo a year ago, the Bears finally thought they had their future starter in the rookie.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 24

Next Steps Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles Need to See from Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams might be the league's hottest quarterback , at least in terms of positive attention he's receiving now compared to his first year in the league.

Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Chicago Bears free agent doubtful to resign following Ryan Poles’ comments

With free agency being just a couple weeks away, the Chicago Bears will be put in a very tough spot. The Bears are likely going to have to make some major cuts and let some free agent players walk away in order to give themselves enough salary cap space.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 24

NFL News: Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson continues beef with Green Bay Packers in a hilarious moment

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has taken his rivalry with the Green Bay Packers more serious than any other Bears coach in a very long time. The Bears’ coach began his career as head coach with a direct shot to Packers head coach Matt LeFleur, saying that he “enjoys beating LeFleur twice a year” during his opening press conference.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 24

What Does the Bears' Best Player Available Philosophy Mean For Their Draft Plans?

Chicago Bears' general manager Ryan Poles says the team's draft formula won't be changing anytime soon. They'll go with the best player on the board, as he views that philosophy as an important part of team building.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Why Bears HC Ben Johnson is just scratching the surface with Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to boost Caleb Williams’ development and saw their quarterback’s numbers improve across the board. Heading into their second year together, Johnson believes they have not even come close to their full potential together and will continue building in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 24

Latest NFL news might gave the Bears a stop-gap left tackle option that would give Chicago the best offensive line in the NFL

The first day of the NFL Combine was a busy one for the Chicago Bears with general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson speaking with the media for the first time since the season ended.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / February 24

QB Who? Bears claim trade interest high in backup Tyson Bagent

Nobody predicted a quarterback quandary for the Chicago Bears this offseason. With Caleb Williams leading a revival alongside first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and have the firepower behind their third-year quarterback to remain competitive in the near term.