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Bears Activate DL Montez Sweat From NFI List

The Chicago Bears announced they activated DL Montez Sweat from the Non-Football Illness list on Wednesday. Chicago placed Sweat on the NFI list on Tuesday, making this a quick turnaround.

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The Good, Bad & Most Interesting From Chicago Bears' First Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for the first time since mandatory minicamp in June when the team took part in its first training camp practice of the year on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Dennis Allen Not Giving Bears Rookie Malik Muhammad First Dibs at Slot

Bears slot cornerback plans with Kyler Gordon away on the physically unable to perform list look more like a baseball team using the bullpen-by-committee approach.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Ryan Poles' Comments on Bears Centers Point to Clear Favorite in Starting Competition

One of the positions the Chicago Bears will have competition at in training camp is center, where the team will have a new starter in 2026. Following the retirement of Drew Dalman during the offseason, the Bears traded for veteran center Garrett Bradbury and drafted Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

The '2 passing AND rushing TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

It’s up to Chicago Bears to fix pass rush with what they have

One of the biggest question marks for the Chicago Bears this upcoming season is the pass rush. After they had a need to improve the pass rush this offseason, the Bears decided to stay put and not add a player to the position.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Ben Johnson Ranked as One of the Top Play Callers by The Athletic

When you think of Ben Johnson, one of the first things that comes to mind is his ability to call plays. Although Johnson is now a head coach, he’s clearly best as an offensive mind, as he came from an offensive coordinator job with the Detroit Lions.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Caleb Williams has an exciting promise for Bears fans

The Chicago Bears are looking to improve on their impressive 2025 NFL season. The nine-time NFL champions fell short of their Super Bowl aspirations last year.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Ryan Poles Downplays Bears' Need for Edge Help with Montez Sweat Battling Illness

The Bears defensive end situation during the offseason received constant scrutiny after GM Ryan Poles failed to bring in someone else to supplement Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, and whoever else is available among a group of injured or non-descript players.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Dennis Allen sets the tone for Bears defense with renewed focus on fundamentals and 18 new faces at training camp

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen met with the media on Wednesday ahead of the team’s first training camp practice, setting the tone for what to expect from the defensive side of the ball.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Darnell Wright's Asking Price Just Went Up Considerably

With the NFL's elite pass-rushers commonly playing on either side of the line to take advantage of the easiest matchups, the right tackle position has become just as important as left tackle in the modern NFL.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Ryan Poles Shares Frustration With Kyler Gordon Injury

One huge piece of news that has come out around the Chicago Bears recently is the injury to Kyler Gordon. Starting with last season, Gordon only played in three games.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 29

4 position battles set to define Chicago Bears’ 2026 training camp after hearing from GM Ryan Poles and HC Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears open the first day of practice on Wednesday, marking the official start of training camp, with plenty of battles worth keeping track of throughout the entire roster.

Vita Vea News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Bears emerge as landing spot for Bucs want-away star Vita Vea

The Chicago Bears have been named as a potential destination for Vita Vea. Vea grabbed headlines on Monday after it was reported that he requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Montez Sweat News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Montez Sweat Expected Back Shortly Following Chicago Bears Roster Move

Montez Sweat led the Chicago Bears in sacks by a large margin in 2025, and there was just some roster news reported surrounding his name. On first glance, Bears fans might worry, but it really doesn’t seem to be a huge deal with what we know right now.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

What We Learned From Day One of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears' veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday and before the team takes the practice field for what will be the first session of camp on Wednesday, both head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles addressed the media.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Chicago Bears Roster Ranking: Where Does Bears' Linebacker Room Rank in the NFL?

A nuclear bomb went off in the Bears' linebacker room midway through last season. Their depth was tested, and a few of the backups played extremely well after the starters went down.

Montez Sweat News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Chicago Bears make minor Montez Sweat injury move

The Chicago Bears opened training camp with a couple of roster maintenance moves, though neither is expected to keep the team’s top pass rusher out for long.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Bears’ Ben Johnson drops the mic with 2-word message to Kyler Gordon

The Chicago Bears claimed their first NFC North title since 2018-19 and also won their first playoff game in 15 years last season, and they did it all without one of their most important defensive backs.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Ben Johnson heaps praise on Caleb Williams before 2026 with ‘Superman’ take

The Chicago Bears will be a team to watch out for in the 2026 NFL season. A major reason for that is the hype surrounding Caleb Williams and his expectations to have a truly breakout season.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 28

Bears have a difficult decision hiding in plain sight

The Bears have options. What they do not have, at least yet, is an answer.

Bears QB Caleb Williams teases big surprise after major career milestone

Bears star Caleb Williams named among ‘NFL’s most overrated QBs’

Who is Bears’ projected 2026 MVP outside Caleb Williams?

Three NFL players primed to break out in 2026 season

The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Every Open Starting Job at the Start of Bears Training Camp

The long offseason is officially over for the Chicago Bears as all players have reported for training camp on Tuesday, with practices set to begin on Wednesday.

Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Bears worried about Darnell Wright distraction amid $25 million precedent

The Chicago Bears come into training camp after having a relatively quiet offseason, at least compared to the previous three years. The Bears haven’t had too many contracts to worry about, though that is starting to change as the 2023 draft class and on have shown to have players worthy of contract extensions.