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Super Bowl Talk Helped Raise Jaylon Johnson's Leadership Level

Super Bowl Talk Helped Raise Jaylon Johnson's Leadership Level

If Ben Johnson didn't have cornerback Jaylon Johnson at hello, he did when he mentioned something else. Jaylon Johnson had a talk with his coach and when he did something he was told put everything in a different perspective for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

T.J. Edwards News / ChiCitySports / September 9
Bears’ TJ Edwards gets brutally honest on return from gruesome injury

Bears’ TJ Edwards gets brutally honest on return from gruesome injury

Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards appeared in just 10 games during the regular season due to hand and hamstring injuries. Then, he fractured his fibula in the Bears’ Wild Card Round win over the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8
Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Bears-Panthers Caleb Williams trade gets Ben Johnson take

Bears-Panthers Caleb Williams trade gets Ben Johnson take

In 2023, the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers made a trade that would forever change the course of both franchise’s history. Now facing off in Week 1, each organization can see where they stand.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Bears’ Ben Johnson sends warning shot to all defensive coordinators

Bears’ Ben Johnson sends warning shot to all defensive coordinators

Head coach Ben Johnson is trying to ensure the Chicago Bears have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. His expectations have been made clear to quarterback Caleb Williams and company.

Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / September 8
Caleb Williams’ hype train is only getting started after one AFC coordinator just made a bold prediction about his future

Caleb Williams’ hype train is only getting started after one AFC coordinator just made a bold prediction about his future

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is quickly becoming a rising star in the NFL and one coordinator just took his hype train to a whole new level.

Dontae Manning News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Defender

Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Defender

The Chicago Bears have waived 24-year-old defensive back Dontae Manning from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending his contract with the club, via ESPN’s NFL transaction log.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Offensive coordinator reveals how Bears will attack Panthers defense

Offensive coordinator reveals how Bears will attack Panthers defense

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a fierce Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor is locked in on preparations.

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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 / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8
Biggest Takeaways From Chicago Bears' First Unofficial Depth Chart of Regular Season

Biggest Takeaways From Chicago Bears' First Unofficial Depth Chart of Regular Season

The Chicago Bears are just days away from their first game of the 2026 NFL season and the team has now released its unofficial depth chart for Week 1. We never want to say anything is set in stone, but the Bears' first depth chart of the campaign gives us the answers we were looking for at five different positions.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Bears HC Ben Johnson Delivers Update on Rome Odunze

Bears HC Ben Johnson Delivers Update on Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze’s status for Sunday’s season opener remains uncertain after head coach Ben Johnson provided an update on the second-year receiver’s injury.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8
Bears Settle on Veteran Starters for Now on the Defensive Side

Bears Settle on Veteran Starters for Now on the Defensive Side

The Bears defense heads into the opener preparing to face the Carolina Panthers with two starters who couldn't have been foreseen before training camp.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 8
Chicago Bears Name 2026 Team Captains

Chicago Bears Name 2026 Team Captains

The Chicago Bears have named their five captains for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The team has announced that QB Caleb Williams, OG Joe Thuney, LB TJ Edwards, DT Grady Jarrett, and K Cairo Santos will serve as the permanent captains.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 8
Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

The Chicago Bears are optimistic about wide receiver Rome Odunze's availability for Sunday's season opener. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Odunze is "more day-to-day right now" with a foot injury sustained in practice last Thursday.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8
Bears’ first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 provides clarity in the secondary but there’s still key offensive spots to watch

Bears’ first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 provides clarity in the secondary but there’s still key offensive spots to watch

The Chicago Bears have released the first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 and there’s three big takeaways we need to address after hearing from head coach Ben Johnson.

Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Chicago Bears’ Kyler Gordon ‘away from the team’ now

Chicago Bears’ Kyler Gordon ‘away from the team’ now

The Chicago Bears situation with Kyler Gordon continues to get even more interesting just days before the team travels to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 on Sunday.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 8
Ben Johnson announces Chicago Bears left tackle decision

Ben Johnson announces Chicago Bears left tackle decision

Throughout training camp, the Chicago Bears have been trying to find the right fit at left tackle. On Tuesday, head coach Ben Johnson finally confirmed who will be protecting quarterback Caleb Williams’ blindside come Week 1.

Kyler Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8
Bears CB Kyler Gordon Rehabbing Away From Team, Planning To Return Early In Season

Bears CB Kyler Gordon Rehabbing Away From Team, Planning To Return Early In Season

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is rehabbing his calf injury away from the team with his own trainer. However, Rapoport says Gordon is planning to return a few weeks into the season and resume practicing.  Gordon is on injured reserve right now and would have to miss the first four games before he’s eligible to return.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8
Bears QB Caleb Williams earns important 2026 honor as Ben Johnson’s player-led culture takes shape heading into Week 1

Bears QB Caleb Williams earns important 2026 honor as Ben Johnson’s player-led culture takes shape heading into Week 1

The Chicago Bears have announced their team captains for the 2026 season, so let’s break down why each selection is more than deserving of representing this team this year.

Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Bears Make Decision on Rome Odunze 4 Days After Leaving Practice

Bears Make Decision on Rome Odunze 4 Days After Leaving Practice

Rome Odunze enters his third season in the NFL as the Chicago Bears’ top returning wide receiver, coming off a 2025 season in which he caught 44 passes for 661 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.

Walter Payton News / The Spun / September 7
Walter Payton's Son Crushed By Death Of Chicago Bears Legend

Walter Payton's Son Crushed By Death Of Chicago Bears Legend

Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Chicago Bears star Walter Payton, is crushed by the death of another franchise icon. Matt Suhey, a former Chicago Bears fullback who blocked for Walter Payton, passed away at 68 years old.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Caleb Williams’ ‘burning’ confession on Rams INT that sealed Bears’ playoff fate

Caleb Williams’ ‘burning’ confession on Rams INT that sealed Bears’ playoff fate

The Chicago Bears were arguably ahead of schedule during the 2025 season. Chicago nearly beat Los Angeles in the Divisional Round, which would have sent them to the NFC Championship.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 7
Reports: Former Bears FB Matt Suhey of Super Bowl title team dies at 68

Reports: Former Bears FB Matt Suhey of Super Bowl title team dies at 68

Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a starter on the Super Bowl championship team in the 1985 season, has died at age 68, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

Walter Payton News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion Has Died

Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion Has Died

Matt Suhey, the Chicago Bears fullback who spent a decade clearing paths for Walter Payton and scored the first touchdown of Super Bowl XX, has died at 68.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 6
Bears Looking To Trade For Pass Rusher?

Bears Looking To Trade For Pass Rusher?

Shortly after training camp began, it appeared the Bears were unlikely to make an addition to their pass rushing corps. Two weeks later, however, Chicago apparently felt a move was necessary, as the club brought in veteran Marcus Davenport .

Braxton Jones News / Yardbarker / September 3
Could Bears' Braxton Jones rebuild stock with solid 2026 season?

Could Bears' Braxton Jones rebuild stock with solid 2026 season?

He has another chance this season.

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