Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 18

Bears' Jaylon Johnson Creates Controversy With Answer on Facing Justin Jefferson, Vikings

Chicago Bears fans are trying to figure out if cornerback Jaylon Johnson was being serious or sarcastic after his answer on a question about facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 18

Chicago Bears Keys to Victory: Can Ben Johnson Out-Maniac Brian Flores?

The Chicago Bears are attempting to do something they haven't done since 2020: start a season 2-0. A minor achievement, yet one that has eluded the Bears in recent years.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Chicago Bears won’t face Minnesota Vikings’ top rushing threat in Week 2

The Chicago Bears took the NFL world by storm with their legs in Week 1, rushing for 291 yards and six touchdowns in their 59-37 victory. However, the Bears must be concerned with how opposing teams will attack their own run defense.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

The 'Most scrimmage yards in one NFL game' quiz

The '24 NFL TD's before turning 24' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Vikings vs. Bears matchup is loaded with interesting elements, and it boils down to Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson

There are some fascinating elements at play with the chess match between Ben Johnson and Brian Flores. The Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday afternoon in a game that will feature one of the more compelling schematic battles of the young NFL season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Declan Doyle’s perspective on play-calling sounds just like Ben Johnson’s

An idea for a drinking game for your watch party: Take a shot every time Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle smiles. By the end of the evening, everyone will be sober.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Bears’ Ben Johnson spits 8-word bar over high scoring expectations

The Chicago Bears, specifically their offense, are the talk of the NFL coming out of Week 1 after they put up 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. However, that will lead to even loftier expectations.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

‘I’m dead serious’: Stephen A. Smith has words for Bears QB Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams impressed last year and started this season with a strong performance. The Chicago Bears quarterback is gaining more fans who believe in his ability to lead the team to a Super Bowl, including Stephen A.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Bears’ Caleb Williams continues to surpass Ben Johnson’s expectations

Quarterback Caleb Williams helped lead the Chicago Bears to an NFC North title and a spot in the Divisional Round in 2025. But both he and head coach Ben Johnson knew there was still room for him to grow into his No.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Blitz-happy Brian Flores is perfect litmus test to see if Bears’ Caleb Williams has taken MVP leap

The Chicago Bears are all the buzz surrounding the NFL coming out of Week 1 of the 2026 season. Of course, the Bears were one of the biggest surprises in 2025 as well and returned a second-year wunderkind head coach in Ben Johnson and a quarterback in Caleb Williams that many view as a potential superstar in the future.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

D’Andre Swift’s extension looks even better for Bears after details revealed

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift is having quite the start to his 2026 season. First, he signed a new three-year contract with the franchise. Then, he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after running for 124 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Colston Loveland News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Bears OC explains baffling Colston Loveland goose egg in Week 1

With the Chicago Bears taking on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, the team is coming off a historic offensive masterclass in the 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Chicago Bears worried about 2 areas of Vikings’ offense

The Chicago Bears defense wants a mulligan after giving up 37 points to the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The good news for the Bears defense was that the offense put up 59 points, allowing the team to walk away with a win in their season opener.