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Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Ben Johnson hints at trick play for Chicago Bears offensive lineman

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s creative playcalls have been a huge highlight of the 2025 season. The flea flicker touchdown to Luther Burden, the fake flea flicker run, Caleb Williams catching a touchdown pass from DJ Moore, and a screen pass thrown from backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to Caleb Williams, to name just a few.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears checked in on availability for Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson before trade deadline

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles stayed quiet at the 2025 trade deadline. Instead of being aggressive like in the past, he only made one small trade to add a little bit of depth for the pass rush.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Bears’ rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai Receive Some Hardware!

Chicago’s dynamic rookie duo made history on Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 47- 42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and earlier today, each received some well-deserved hardware for their performances.

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Asante Samuel Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

49ers, Bears, Steelers to meet with CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Asante Samuel Jr.‘s schedule is starting to look like a draft prospect’s itinerary of “30” visits. After the former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback received clearance to return from a troublesome injury, three more teams have entered the fray.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 5

Bears vs. Giants Injury Report: TJ Edwards, Kevin Byard III DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the ninth game of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week 10.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears have completely transformed their offense within a year

The Chicago Bears are coming off one of their toughest wins of the season, where they won 47-42 against a Cincinnati Bengals team that saw 40-year-old veteran quarterback Joe Flacco throw for 470 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be not enough to outmatch Caleb Williams and the Bears in the end.

D'Andre Swift News / Sporting News / November 5

Will D'Andre Swift be back in Week 10? Latest injury update on Bears' running back

D'Andre Swift missed the Bears' Week 9 game against the Bengals, and his status for Week 10 remains up in the air.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Bears GM explains his decision not to go hog wild with a big trade

The idea of making a move for one of the big-name pass rushers reported to be on the market definitely occurred to Bears GM Ryan Poles. So did the cost.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

New 2026 NFL mock draft boosts Chicago Bears’ defense after trade deadline

The Chicago Bears will kick off the second half of the 2025 NFL season with a winning record at 5-3. That's right, Bears fans: There's no reason to visit Tankathon and check the first-round order for the 2026 NFL Draft just yet.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson puts Pro Bowl starter on notice

In Week 9, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson ruled out D’Andre Swift for the tema’s contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. More News: Bears made lame

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

5-3 Chicago Bears get surprising mid-season grade despite exceeding expectations

It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but - after what they endured last season - most Chicago Bears fans would have readily accepted a 5-3 record with a home game against the lowly New York Giants looming.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Bears rookie makes history after epic Week 9 game against Bengals

Good news seems to just keep coming the way of the Chicago Bears. Following an improbable comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Colston Loveland earned Players of the Week honors as the best offensive player in the NFC in Week 9.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

National outlets react to Chicago Bears' trade for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

The Chicago Bears were among the teams that were predicted to be aggressive at the 2025 NFL Draft deadline, and while GM Ryan Poles didn't pull off a blockbuster

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

What Ryan Poles and Bears liked with Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and now need

The pressure is on Austin Booker now. It will be on Joe Tryon-Shoyinka , too. They need to make sure it's not on Montez Sweat, at least to a greater degree than normal.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

The Bears get disrespected by Vegas in latest Conference Championship odds

I understand not being fully bought into the Bears. They're 5-3 and routinely cause their fanbase to suffer symptoms similar to cardiac arrest. Still, this team consistently finds a way to win.

Amen Ogbongbemiga News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Bears Activating LB Amen Ogbongbemiga From IR This Week

Bears GM Ryan Poles announced that they will activate LB Amen Ogbongbemiga from injured reserve this week, per Brad Biggs. Ogbongbemiga, 27, was a two-year starter at Oklahoma State and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2019 and 2020.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Chicago Bears Work Out 4 Running Backs Including Former NCAA Rushing TD Leader

The Chicago Bears are taking proactive steps to ensure their potent rushing attack remains a strength, even as injury concerns mount in their running back room.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 5

Darnell Wright and Bears rising offensive line facing real challenge

Kyle Monangai had a favorite run from his 176-yard debut as a starting running back for injured D'Andre Swift. Those who watched the game will remember it well because of Darnell Wright's role in it and the way Monangai got in the middle of a pile that was being pushed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Will DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka make impact for Bears following trade?

While the trade improves Cleveland's draft position for 2026, it still gives Chicago some edge help, even if Tryon-Shoyinka's overall body of work is not great.

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