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Bears’ HC Ben Johnson Reveals Caleb Williams’ Biggest Switch-Up After Years of Goofy Display

Bears’ HC Ben Johnson Reveals Caleb Williams’ Biggest Switch-Up After Years of Goofy Display

Caleb Williams has never exactly been known to keep things ordinary. Right from his colorful style and playful nature, he brought with him from USC to Chicago, the quarterback was known for his unfiltered personality.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2
Bears Named Potential Suitor for Bargain Free Agent Safeties After Roster Cuts

Bears Named Potential Suitor for Bargain Free Agent Safeties After Roster Cuts

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles deserves credit for how he rebuilt the safety position group this offseason, but a major injury threw a wrench into the works.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2
Caleb Williams plans to follow Tom Brady’s career blueprint except for one obvious difference that Bears fans will love

Caleb Williams plans to follow Tom Brady’s career blueprint except for one obvious difference that Bears fans will love

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be eligible for a new extension after the 2026 season, one that could be record-breaking. However, Williams might have another approach.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2
6 Roster Decisions That Could Define the Chicago Bears' Season

6 Roster Decisions That Could Define the Chicago Bears' Season

We're now only one week away from the start of the 2026 NFL season. The Bears are eager to show the league that their 2025 campaign was no flash in the pan.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / September 2
ESPN still sees a Ryan Poles splash trade coming and the Bears’ latest defensive developments could make it happen

ESPN still sees a Ryan Poles splash trade coming and the Bears’ latest defensive developments could make it happen

Could the Chicago Bears be enticed to trade for a top pass rusher during the 2026 season? ESPN still sees it happening and I’m starting to agree based on the state of the team’s defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams fails to crack ESPN’s top 50 players for 2026 season

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams fails to crack ESPN’s top 50 players for 2026 season

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is entering the 2026 season on a wave of hype. But he still has room to grow before reaching the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2
Where Every Chicago Bears Roster Cut Landed After 53-Man Deadline

Where Every Chicago Bears Roster Cut Landed After 53-Man Deadline

The Chicago Bears finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday by cutting a slew of players. In all, the Bears released eight players who became free agents immediately and were free to sign with other teams.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Bears GM Ryan Poles addresses unfortunate Coby Bryant decision

Bears GM Ryan Poles addresses unfortunate Coby Bryant decision

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears suffered multiple setbacks during training camp, including Coby Bryant’s knee injury. The safety will miss the next four to six months after undergoing surgery.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Ryan Poles breaks silence on Chicago Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade

Ryan Poles breaks silence on Chicago Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade

The Chicago Bears shook up their defensive line in a massive way by trading Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons. For general manager Ryan Poles, it was time for the Bears to make a move.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2
Ryan Poles and Bears Personnel Beating the Bushes as Well as Anyone

Ryan Poles and Bears Personnel Beating the Bushes as Well as Anyone

Keeping safety Skyler Thomas, long snapper Beau Gardner, defensive tackle Jayden Loving and initially tight end Hayden Large for the initial 53-man roster after cuts represented a first for Bears GM Ryan Poles.

Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Chicago Bears’ D’Andre Swift has Ryan Poles pondering extension entering contract year

Chicago Bears’ D’Andre Swift has Ryan Poles pondering extension entering contract year

Running back D’Andre Swift is entering the final season of his three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. General manager Ryan Poles will soon have to make a serious decision about Swift’s future.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 2
Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles casts doubt over Austin Booker’s Week 1 status

Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles casts doubt over Austin Booker’s Week 1 status

With the Chicago Bears opting not to make any major investments in their pass rush, the franchise is relying on their already established players to lead the charge.

Braxton Jones News / ChiCitySports / September 2
How Braxton Jones officially secured Chicago Bears’ starting LT job

How Braxton Jones officially secured Chicago Bears’ starting LT job

By the end of the 2025 season, it appeared as if left tackle Braxton Jones’ time with the Chicago Bears was coming to a close. But after Ozzy Trapilo’s injury, he was re-signed to a one-year deal.

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Chicago Bears News / HITC / September 2
‘Grow up…’ Ben Johnson explains how Chicago Bears helped take out Caleb Williams’ ‘goofy’ side

‘Grow up…’ Ben Johnson explains how Chicago Bears helped take out Caleb Williams’ ‘goofy’ side

Caleb Williams has adopted a more serious approach since his time with the Chicago Bears, and Ben Johnson explained how the youngster’s maturity has come about.

Kyle Monangai News / TWSN / September 2
Kyle Monangai Injury Makes D’Andre Swift a Week 1 Fantasy Football Riser

Kyle Monangai Injury Makes D’Andre Swift a Week 1 Fantasy Football Riser

D’Andre Swift was already positioned to start the season as the Chicago Bears‘ starting running back. However, the recent Kyle Monangai injury update could lead to Swift having an even larger workload.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 2
Chicago Bears Steal Intriguing Weapon From NFC North Rival

Chicago Bears Steal Intriguing Weapon From NFC North Rival

The Chicago Bears have spent the past year trying to build a running-back room that can survive the grind of an 18-game season and the physical demands of Ben Johnson’s scheme.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 1
Bears TE Colston Loveland draws high praise from Devin Bush

Bears TE Colston Loveland draws high praise from Devin Bush

Colston Loveland immediately proved to the Chicago Bears last season why he deserved to be selected at No. 10 overall. The tight end delivered strong performances, helping the team win the NFC North and reaching the Divisional Round.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 1
'Goofy' Caleb Williams Gives Way to More Focused Bears Quarterback

'Goofy' Caleb Williams Gives Way to More Focused Bears Quarterback

Caleb Williams in Year 3 is a more serious guy. The Bears QB hasn't scrapped smiles for furrowed brows, but even as he urges teammates to celebrate big plays more Williams is taking a more mature approach in Year 2 of working with coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1
Bears Place S Coby Bryant On IR, Bring Back LB Jack Sanborn

Bears Place S Coby Bryant On IR, Bring Back LB Jack Sanborn

The Commanders waited until Monday to move Laremy Tunsil to IR, using both their cut-day IR-return moves on other players. That almost definitely stemmed from uncertainty about Tunsil’s prospects of returning in 2026.

Kyle Monangai News / Athlon Sports / September 1
Kyle Monangai’s Week 1 Status in Serious Question After Latest Bears Update

Kyle Monangai’s Week 1 Status in Serious Question After Latest Bears Update

The Chicago Bears open their season just 12 days from now, but they might have to do it without one of their key players in Kyle Monangai. Monangai, who carved out a role last season as the 1B running back alongside D’Andre Swift, doesn’t appear to be on track to play in Week 1.

Kyler Gordon News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1
Bears Uncertain If CB Kyler Gordon Will Play In 2026

Bears Uncertain If CB Kyler Gordon Will Play In 2026

In 2025, Kyler Gordon was limited to three games during the regular season and two in the playoffs. He has remained sidelined through all of spring practices and training camp while dealing with a setback in his recovery from a lingering calf issue.

Coby Bryant News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1
Bears Signing Two, Placing Two On IR Including S Coby Bryant

Bears Signing Two, Placing Two On IR Including S Coby Bryant

Bears GM Ryan Poles announced Tuesday that S Coby Bryant and TE Hayden Large will formally go on injured reserve today, per Kevin Fishbain.  Chicago will

Jordan Love News / Yardbarker / September 1
All eyes on Jordan Love following latest setbacks for Packers

All eyes on Jordan Love following latest setbacks for Packers

Not only will Parsons' absence be felt, but the load will fall on quarterback Jordan Love's shoulders with an unproven backfield behind him and force him to put up a lot of points

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Bears Signed 11 Players To Their Practice Squad Including DL Marcus Davenport

Bears Signed 11 Players To Their Practice Squad Including DL Marcus Davenport

The Chicago Bears have signed 11 players to their practice squad on Monday, including DL Marcus Davenport. The full list of players includes: RB Salvon Ahmed G Caden Barnett TE Stephen Carlson DE Marcus Davenport WR Kaden Davis G Kyle Hergel LB Wayne Matthews WR Scott Miller DB Deantre Prince WR J.P.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 30
Bears' roster cuts include two preseason stars, local veteran

Bears' roster cuts include two preseason stars, local veteran

The Chicago Bears announced over 30 players were released or waived on Sunday.

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers
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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 29
Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent built chemistry with reserve wide receivers Maurice Alexander and Zavion Thomas in a 24-15 win over the Tennessee Titans in the final preseason game.

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