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Power Ranking the Chicago Bears' Projected Defensive Starters by Importance

The Chicago Bears underwent significant turnover on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. However, many of their new additions will probably have to wait their turn before seeing the starting lineup, as they will return eight (projected) defensive starters.

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The Good and Not So Good From Day 10 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

Day 10 of Chicago Bears training camp is in the books and it's time to check out all of the good and not so good that came from it. Due to inclement weather outside, the Bears were forced to move practice indoors and it was closed to the public as a result.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Chicago Bears Signing of Beanie Bishop Breakdown

Between the injuries the Chicago Bears have suffered in the secondary, such as Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant, they chose to sign Beanie Bishop. Bears Communications

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

Zavion Thomas News / On Tap Sports Net / August 9

Bears WR Zavion Thomas Exits Practice Early After 7-on-7 Collision

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas left Sunday’s practice early after a collision during 7-on-7 work, according to multiple reports. The nature of the injury has not been disclosed.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Chicago Bears rookie suffers painful injury, clutches knee

The Chicago Bears wide receivers have taken a beaten in recent days, with a rookie leaving Sunday’s practice with what appears to be a knee injury. On Saturday, second-year receiver Luther Burden III limped off the practice field.

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Bears' Injury Woes Get Even Worse as Another Receiver Leaves Practice Early

When it rains, it pours, and on a stormy Sunday afternoon in Chicago, injury woes continue to plague the Chicago Bears. Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas exited practice early with an athletic trainer and did not return.

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Bears Sign Suspended DB Amid Injuries, Waive Long Snapper to End Competition

It appears one of the Chicago Bears' starting competitions are over, at least for now. The Bears announced on Sunday that they have waived long snapper Luke Elkin, who was competing for the job against undrafted rookie Beau Gardner.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Ian Rapoport Reveals Information About Luther Burden III Injury

Since it was reported that Luther Burden III left practice early due to an injury, Chicago Bears fans have been waiting for an update. To go back and get some context, here’s what first came out about the Burden injury.

Luther Burden III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Bears’ injury bug gets worse with Luther Burden III groin issue

The Chicago Bears have been dealing with some injuries lately as training camp continues ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The Bears’ injury woes have been highlighted by safety Coby Bryant, but he isn’t the only player who is banged up as camp continues.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Ascending Chicago Bears WR to miss time with groin injury

One of the biggest stories so far in Chicago Bears training camp has been the emergence of wide receiver Luther Burden. The 2025 second-round pick had a good rookie season and is primed for a breakout campaign in 2026.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 9

Bears Signing DB Beanie Bishop

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears are signing DB Beanie Bishop after a workout with the team on Friday. The team is waiving LS Luke Elkin in a corresponding move.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 9

How Former Bears are Performing on Other Teams in Training Camp

The Chicago Bears underwent a fairly drastic overhaul of their roster this offseason, particularly on the defensive side. Three of their starting defensive backs last year are on other teams, all playing on one-year 'prove it' deals.

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Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 9

Bears QB Caleb Williams refuses to engage on Packers rivalry

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ rivalry with the Green Bay Packers is one of the fiercest in the NFL. They faced each other thrice last season, with the star quarterback and his teammates having the last laugh.

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Bears' Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat Expected to Miss Time But Avoided Serious Injuries

Among the many injured Chicago Bears we're monitoring this week are edge rusher Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones. Both players left Thursday's practice early with undisclosed injuries and did not take part on Day 9 of training camp on Saturday.

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Malik Muhammad Making the Most of First-Team Reps at Bears Training Camp

It's not even an exaggeration to say the Chicago Bears' secondary is dealing with a new injury every day. If we didn't know any better, we might say that the Bears are practicing near a substation in Santa Clara at this point.

Luther Burden III News / Total Pro Sports / August 9

New Slow-Motion Footage Shows Bears WR Luther Burden III Injuring His Leg, And It Does Not Look Good

Luther Burden left Chicago Bears practice early on Saturday. The young wide receiver tangled with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during a red-zone one-on-one drill.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / August 9

Chicago Bears Training Camp 2026: Biggest Winners And Losers After The First Full Week

The first full week of Chicago Bears training camp has concluded, with eight practices and three full contract padded practices. The team has seen some players emerge as training camp stars and have squarely added their names to the starter mix.

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Where the Bears Turned After Luther Burden's Injury Reveals Plenty

First Colston Loveland went up in the corner of the end zone Saturday for a Caleb Williams throw and hauled in a touchdown to touch off a celebration, one that included the passer himself.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 8

Bears' Caleb Williams projected to get historic extension if one thing happens

Fox Sports released a feature with NFL analyst Ben Arthur discussing a group of players in the NFL with "the most to gain" in 2026. He has Caleb Williams in there.

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Chicago Bears News / Total Pro Sports / August 8

Bears WR Luther Burden III suffers injury during training camp ahead of potential breakout season

The Chicago Bears have another injury situation to monitor.

Chicago Bears: Video appears of Luther Burden III limping off field

Rome Odunze leaves no doubt on his status as Bears’ WR1

Ben Johnson should love what one NFL analyst is saying about the Bears

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Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 8

Bears WR Luther Burden limps off field with leg injury

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden limped off the field with an apparent leg injury following an awkward landing making a contested catch in Saturday's training camp practice.