Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Bears Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 6

The Chicago Bears officially ruled out LB T.J. Edwards, LB Keyshaun Elliott, RB Kyle Monangai, and DL Dayo Odeyingbo for Week 6 against the Falcons. This marks Monangai’s second consecutive game to be ruled out.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Ben Johnson's Packers Trash Talk Isn't Costing the Bears, No Matter What Mark Schlereth Says

Ben Johnson has injected a dose of attitude and confidence into the Chicago Bears' locker room. That spark has helped them develop into a contender, as they won 12 games and were a play away from being a game away from the Super Bowl in his first year on the job.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Stephen A. Smith gives Caleb Williams harsh lesson after awkward spat with reporter

The Chicago Bears are still without Caleb Williams due to a hamstring injury. Naturally, media members want to ask whether his injury is more serious than anyone is letting on.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Chicago Bears offensive lineman could make season debut in Week 6 matchup with Falcons

The Chicago Bears will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, this weekend to take on the Falcons in a highly anticipated Week 6 matchup. After their embarrassing loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday, the Bears will look to right their wrongs against a surging Falcons team.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 16

4 Thoughts Ahead of Bears Week 6 Battle in Atlanta

The Chicago Bears are looking to bounce back in Week 6 after a disappointing loss to the Packers, but they’ll face another challenging test on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 16

What Should The Falcons Be Prepared For Against the Chicago Bears?

After a hard-fought overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons fall to 2-3 and are looking to gain ground. Here

Shemar Turner News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Shemar Turner Prepared to Emerge for Bears from a 'Dark Tunnel'

Caleb Williams isn't the only Bears player making a likely return this week. During the dog and pony show Thursday that was Caleb Williams' "return press conference," Shemar Turner quietly and simply described his own battle to return from a much more serious injury, one requiring not three or four weeks to overcome but instead nearly a full year.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Rome Odunze gives Chicago Bears clear Michael Penix Jr. scouting report

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears coaching staff remained focused on the week at hand. They are carefully scouting each opponent fervently, figuring out as much as they can about the team opposite them.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 16

3 Key Matchups for Bears in Week 6 at Atlanta

The Chicago Bears will look to bounce back from a disappointing Week 5 loss when they travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday. With both teams looking to get back on track, several individual matchups could determine the outcome.

Ben Johnson News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Are the Bears Ready for Three Straight Prime-Time Games, Starting With a Four-Day Turnaround?

Ben Johnson spent Wednesday at Halas Hall talking about one opponent. The Chicago Bears head coach has Sunday’s trip to Atlanta first, and then a stretch that tests everything his program has built around rest.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Odeyingbo Injury, Sweat Suspension Leaves Bears Depending on Uncertain Cast of Edge Rushers

The Chicago Bears go into their Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons with a major problem at edge rusher. The Bears were blindsided earlier this week when it was revealed that their best edge rusher, Montez Sweat, had been suspended for two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Bears’ Cairo Santos addresses Packers incident

The Chicago Bears’ rivalry showdown last Sunday against the Green Bay Packers was a one-side affair. However, it didn’t lack trash talking and controversial incidents.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Bears star Caleb Williams’ 3-word message will scare opponents

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is still working his way back from a troubling hamstring injury. Whether or not he plays in Week 6 against the Falcons is still up in the air.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Mike Ditka’s 1985 Chicago Bears Being Developed as Limited Series by LA Production Banner

Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka was surely mourned by fans of yesteryear when he passed away this month. Apart from giving Chicago its first (and only, so far) Super Bowl, he was among the few who were able to make the franchise a consistent contender.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Bears vs. Falcons bold predictions for NFL Week 6

The Chicago Bears appeared to be on track to establish their dominance over the archrival Green Bay Packers in Week 5. The Bears had beaten the Packers twice after years of getting dominated, and they had won 3 of their first 4 games even though starting quarterback Caleb Williams was sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / October 15

Bears' Caleb Williams addresses online trolling of his emotional reaction to getting injured

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was injured in Week 2 of the NFL season, and at the time, based off his reaction, the injury appeared to be a serious one.

Bears' Caleb Williams, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash

NFL suspends DE Montez Sweat two games; how does that impact Bears defense?

Bears have one major problem after loss to Packers, NFL reporter says

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Montez Sweat News / Lindy's Sports / October 15

Vikings seem ready to trade Jauan Jennings after Odell Beckham Jr. signing

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Bears have one major problem after loss to Packers, NFL reporter says

Head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears are assessing what they need to focus on going forward, and one NFL reporter has an idea of their biggest problem.

NFL suspends DE Montez Sweat two games; how does that impact Bears defense?

Matt LaFleur seemingly wasn't in danger of being fired before Packers' win over Bears

Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 14