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Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / May 15

‘Let’s take it to the next level’ — National NFL writer urges Ben Johnson to embrace villain role in Year 2 with the Bears

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson came into the organization with plenty of confidence and backed it up leading his team to an 11-win season in 2025, all eyes will be on Chicago to see what Year 2 brings.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Bears’ frustrating offseason move makes more sense after new development

The Chicago Bears did not exactly have a banner offseason in the eyes of most, as they lost some key players and didn’t really address their most prominent needs.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 15

Bears Schedule Release: Game-by-game predictions as Chicago looks to defy the odds and improve after an 11-win season

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 regular season schedule was officially released on Thursday and now is the time to go game-by-game and predict the final record for the team for this upcoming season.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 15

Bears' 2026 Schedule Is Tough, but Their NFC North Rivals May Have It Worse

When even ESPN's Dan Orlovsky thinks the Bears' schedule isn't the unbearable slate many have painted it to be, perhaps it's not as difficult as it really looks on paper.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tyson Bagent News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Tyson Bagent turns heads with bold Chicago Bears declaration

Tyson Bagent signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie in 2023. The quarterback has only played in 12 career NFL games but continues to be part of the roster as the QB2.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 15

Most Important Bears Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule

The Chicago Bears 2026 schedule is loaded with meaningful matchups, primetime opportunities, and emotional storylines. From division rivalries on holidays to revenge spots and reunion games, several games carry extra weight beyond just the standings.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / May 15

Bears receive brutal news after full 2026 NFL schedule is released

Quarterback Caleb Williams and other members of the Bears haven't hidden this offseason that they are eyeing a trip to the Super Bowl coming off the club's postseason appearance.

Packers do not get any favors with brutal 2026 schedule

Lions suffer a setback before 2026 season even begins

Ranking NFL international series by game: Pats-Lions, divisional showdowns highlight record slate

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Rome Odunze draws attention in Chicago Bears’ announcement

The NFL unveiled its complete 2026 schedule on Thursday. The Chicago Bears will play seven primetime matchups, including a Thanksgiving Day clash with the Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14

Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Is Out and It Sets Up Holiday Drama and Brutal Tests

The schedule looks difficult on paper (though Rome Odunze's Bob Ross impression yielded excellent results in the team's schedule release video), but it's important to note that last year's schedule looked treacherous this time last year, too.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14

Bears Finally Got Respect, and the NFL Made Them Pay With This 2026 Schedule

The Bears have Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams to blame for all of this. A better players union and a league somewhat less infatuated with its own ability to generate cash might have helped avoid it.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Bears No Longer Sneaking Up on Anyone After 2026 Schedule Release

The Chicago Bears spent years searching for relevance. Now they are one of the NFL’s main attractions. That reality became even clearer after the league officially unveiled Chicago’s 2026 schedule on Thursday night.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14

Ranking Every Game on the Chicago Bears Schedule From Hardest to Easiest

The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule has finally been released and we now have the dates and times of all 17 games on the Bears' slate for the upcoming season.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14

Vikings Take Shot at Bears' Caleb Williams in 2026 Schedule Release Video

The full 2026 NFL schedule has finally been released, and every team released a unique, humorous video on social media to announce its slate of games. The Chicago Bears' Bob Ross-themed schedule release video was almost perfect, while the Green Bay Packers went with an odd claymation format.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Bears 2026 schedule officially revealed

Thursday night is a special night in the NFL as it is schedule release day. The Chicago Bears have officially released their schedule for the 2026 season, so now we know everything about when games will be and who they will face each week.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14

NFC Notes: Logan Jones, Carson Beck, Ty Simpson, Bears, Cardinals, Rams

Bears’ second-round C Logan Jones enters their offseason program in competition for the starting job against Garrett Bradbury. Jones said he’s in a “race against time” to develop and earnt he trust of their coaching staff. “It’s kind of a race against time,” Jones said, via Dan Wiederer of The Athletic.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14

Chicago Bears' Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Release Video Was Almost Perfect

The NFL has decided to do something a bit different this year when it comes to the schedule release content that all teams, including the Chicago Bears, put out.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Chicago Bears screwed over by NFL helping Packers

The Chicago Bears have the toughest schedule in the NFL for the upcoming season, and the league schedule makers didn’t do the defending NFC North champs any favors this week.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Bears Final 2026 Schedule Release: Chicago set for multiple primetime games with the nation ready to see what Year 2 brings under Ben Johnson

The official 2026 schedule release has finally arrived for the Chicago Bears with multiple primetime dates on the table entering the second season under head coach Ben Johnson.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 14