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NBC’s Mike Tirico Loves What He’s Seen From Caleb Williams And The Bears

NBC head color commentator Mike Tirico had plenty to think about as he prepared to call the Super Bowl last week betweem the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

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Packers Star Still Haunted by Caleb Williams' Iconic Iceman Celebration

Fans of the Chicago Bears know a thing or two about having to deal with a bogeyman in the NFC North. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers dominated the Bears from 2008 until he left the team following the 2022 NFL season, leaving the division with a 24-5 record against Chicago.

Skip Bayless News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Bears Fans Are Going to Have Mixed Feelings About Skip Bayless' 2026 NFL Prediction

Many analysts, fans, and talking heads alike are bullish on the Chicago Bears future. Honestly, the odds-makers in Vegas are really the only ones who aren't ready to give them their deserved respect.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicage Bears development emerges after Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl 60 has concluded, and the Chicago Bears now set their sights on the 2026 season. Despite a strong 2025 run, the Bears did not reach the big game, which the Seattle Seahawks won over the New England Patriots. In the 2025 season, the Bears captured the NFC North title with an 11‑6 record.

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The Super Bowl MVP Award has been given out 60 times over 59 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XII had co-MVPs). How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch Super Bowls' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Illinois is finally putting up a fight against Indiana with the Bears stadium updates starting to take a turn

The Chicago Bears stadium news continues to grow louder and louder this offseason and it should be good news with the goal of putting shovels in the ground sooner than later, perhaps as soon as this year.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 10

Where Bears Offense Could Stand to Use a Little Offseason Boost

The Bear' defensive side of the football starves for addition. Statistics alone fail to tell the tale, although their 27th ranking overall does a good job.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears Could Make Strong Move for Super Bowl Hero

Entering the NFL offseason, the Chicago Bears are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch. After years of being an afterthought, the Bears have a chance to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender in 2026.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Bears: former coach returns to NFL after 5-year absence

The Chicago Bears have seen some unexpected changes occur on their offensive coaching staff. After withdrawing from several NFL job lists, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle suddenly left the Bears for the Baltimore Ravens.

Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles must make up for big swing and miss in 2026

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 offseason was proof positive of the impact that targeted spending in free agency, on the trade market, and hitting on key positions of need in the NFL Draft can make.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears send strong message immediately after Super Bowl LX

After a lopsided Super Bowl 60, in which the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-29 to win the franchise’s second championship, the NFL is back to square one as teams gear up for the offseason. The Chicago Bears finished the 2025-26 season first in the NFC North with a record of 11 wins and 6 losses.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Governor Continues Down Recent Path Toward Keeping Bears In Illinois

In a statement about the possibility of a Bears stadium at their Arlington Heights property, Gov. J.B. Pritzker raised hopes of keeping the team in the state through tax certainty legislation.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears predicted to part ways with 21-touchdown star for salary cap savings

The Chicago Bears had a Renaissance season in 2025, in large part due to the change they made at head coach. Ben Johnson took a team that finished 5-12 in 2024 and led them to an 11-6 record in 2025.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Should the Chicago Bears Sign Kenneth Walker III If He Hits Free Agency?

Kenneth Walker is coming off the game of his life when the Seahawks needed it most. He put up 161 total yards against the Patriots' stout defense and became the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP in 28 years in the process.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears ‘close’ to large public package from Illinois for stadium: Report

The Chicago Bears pivoted to seeking help from the state of Indiana to get the ball rolling in building a new stadium. Indiana seems willing to do what they can to get the Bears to the state.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears playmaker could be among first cap casualties

General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have some daunting decisions and difficult work ahead as the NFL offseason shifts into gear. After all, the Bears are currently projected to be approximately $5.3 million over the salary cap ahead of free agency getting underway.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Next Year's Super Bowl Logo Bodes Well For the Chicago Bears

As if there weren't countless reasons for optimism following the Chicago Bears improbable 2025 NFL season.. the NFL just granted another one. It might even be the grandest one yet.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Ben Johnson’s 3-word message that convinced Colston Loveland he’d be a Bear

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland’s rookie season was one for the ages. Loveland, chosen by the Bears with the No. 10 overall pick in last spring’s

NFL News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears have shocking early odds for Super Bowl LXI

The 2025 NFL season is officially in the books with the Seattle Seahawks taking down the New England Patriots in San Francisco. Now, the focus immediately shifts to next season as well as Super Bowl XLI for 31 other teams as the Seahawks continue their celebrations.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Bears should put full trust in Dennis Allen's vision after seeing the two defenses dominate in Super Bowl LX

The Chicago Bears had a clear plan going into the first offseason under head coach Ben Johnson this time last year and that plan involved creating a strong culture and overhauling the offense.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams turns heads after Drake Maye’s Super Bowl LX performance

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams inadvertently got a slice of the spotlight on Sunday. Williams drew attention in Super Bowl LX despite not playing.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

PFF Post-Super Bowl Mock Draft Sends Chicago Bears a Defensive Fix They Can't Ignore

As the 2026 NFL Draft conversation begins to take center stage, one thing has become increasingly clear: the Chicago Bears still have unfinished business in the middle of their defensive front.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bears’ Joe Thuney’s ‘remarkable’ feat that should have Caleb Williams downright giddy

Chicago Bears All-Pro guard Joe Thuney dominated his way to winning the first-ever NFL Protector of the Year Award, and by both the eye test and any reasonable metric, it’s easy to see why.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

Early ESPN 2026 NFL Power Rankings Show How Far the Chicago Bears Have Really Come

Seeing the Chicago Bears land at No. 11 in ESPN's early 2026 NFL power rankings might not generate the same buzz as a top-five slotting, but it does say something important about where the franchise stands right now.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 9

A Rising Defender the Chicago Bears Absolutely Must Study at Combine

The impact of Senior Bowl practices often alters the draft landscape. It did for Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema . It's also apparent the success of Super Bowl teams may have had an impact because both became apparent when Sikkema assessed who the Bears would pick at No.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / February 7

Bears T Ozzy Trapilo Expected To Miss Time In 2026

Ozzy Trapilo was a key figure on the Bears’ offensive line during his rookie season. His second NFL campaign is likely to be delayed, though. Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon during Chicago’s wild-card victory.