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The steep hurdle Ben Johnson and staff must clear to avoid failure

The best laid plans of NFL coaches often go astray, regardless of their experience level or past achievements. Former New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and his failed attempts as head coach for the Broncos and Raiders is the perfect example.

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2026 Chicago Bears Salary Cap Look Ahead: Five Cut Candidates

With the bulk of the 2025 NFL offseason in the rearview mirror and training camp still a month away from kicking off, we’ll take a look ahead into the future to see who could be on the chopping block next offseason.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 19

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams gets ‘drastic’ Ben Johnson message before training camp

If the Chicago Bears are going to take a step forward in 2025, quarterback Caleb Williams will need to reach his No. 1 pick potential. But now the franchise has head coach Ben Johnson helping Williams right the ship.

D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 19

Chicago Bears predicted to cut ties with D'Andre Swift for 17-TD running back

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is entering a critical second season in the Windy City. After signing a three-year, $24 million contract with the Bears in 2024, Swift's first year in Chicago wasn't the best.

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The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

How many of the 24 receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in five minutes.

The 'NFL quarterback yearly passing leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL yearly receiving yards leaders in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

Tremaine Edmunds News / Gridiron Heroics / June 19

Chicago Bears LB’s Contract Get Harsh Review From NFL Expert

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has drawn criticism for his four-year, $72 million contract, with an NFL expert labeling it one of the worst deals entering the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Bears' free agent signing listed as a 'luxury player' and his key trait will force Ben Johnson to put him on the field often in 2025

The Chicago Bears offense under head coach Ben Johnson will have a lot of cogs that will be responsible for making the entire operation as dangerous as possible.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 19

Elite NFL analyst evaluates Chicago Bears WR room—Final grade revealed

In 2024, the Chicago Bears wide receiving corps wasn’t great at football. Admittedly, it wasn’t entirely their fault—shoddy play calling and a meh offensive line put a major crimp in their style—but heading into the upcoming season, nobody would disagree that some work needed to be done.

Lovie Smith News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 18

Unique All Quarter Century team lets Lovie Smith era Bears take a bow

A quarter of a century of football is a long time to consider the accomplishments of great players but ESPN's Seth Walder and Aaron Schatz did with their NFL All Quarter Century team.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 18

Bears linked to former hated rival who may be seeking NFC North revenge

The Chicago Bears have had one heck of an offseason, further bolstering a roster that already looked pretty good heading into last year. Of course, the Bears went just 5-12 in 2024, but they are a trendy pick to become one of the most improved teams in the NFL giing into 2025.

Trey Hendrickson News / ChiCitySports / June 18

Chicago Bears rival predicted to steal All-Pro at trade deadline

As the Chicago Bears look for a pass rush boost, trading for Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro Trey Hendrickson has been a major point of discussion throughout the offseason.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 18

Reporting date for 2025 Chicago Bears training camp released by NFL

The Chicago Bears are scheduled to report to Halas Hall for coach Ben Johnson's first training camp on Thursday, July 22, according to NFL media . The league released a list of return dates for teams in advance of the Bears making an official announcement on exact practice dates, times and information on tickets for spectators to attend sessions.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 18

NFL Reveals Bears’ Key Dates for 2025 Training Camp

The offseason grind is in the rearview, and eyes are now set on what’s ahead. As anticipation builds for the 2025 NFL season, the league has dropped some key updates that outline how and when teams will hit the ground running this summer.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 18

ESPN hits the nail on the head when it comes to choosing which former Chicago Bears to select on the All Quarter Century team

Time has a funny way or moving fast and slow at the same time. Believe it or not, we are 25 years into the 21st century already, which is a milestone year across the board.