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D'Marco Jackson Will Play an Underrated and Key Role on Bears Defense in 2026

Nobody expected D'Marco Jackson to play a key role on the Bears' defense last season. The veteran linebacker didn't survive the final roster cuts in New Orleans before Chicago landed him on waivers ahead of the season opener.

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Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of Long-Time NFL Veteran

The Chicago Bears have released veteran wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve with an injury settlement, via the NFL transaction log.

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Has Been Johnson Already Vaulted Past Andy Reid as a Play-Caller?

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson broke the latest poll from The Athletic. NFL insider Jeff Howe spoke to 20 executives and coaches for the 2026 edition

Zavion Thomas News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Figuring Out Zavion Thomas' Bears Role Amid so Many Weapons

How Ben Johnson plans to use receivers this season is something everyone would love to know from Bears fans to opposing defensive coaches and definitely to fantasy football owners trying to figure out whether Zavion Thomas is a player worth drafting or claiming.

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How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Why Safety and Not Edge Could Be Bears Target After Restructured Deals

Before getting your hopes up for a Bears roster move as a result of Friday's restructuring of contracts, consider their situation. A trade would appear unlikely unless it brings in a very low-cost player in return, possibly someone who another team planned to waive after bringing back a player from their IR.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Press Taylor Admits Hurdle For Zavion Thomas' Early-Season Role With Bears

We saw first hand just what kind of impact Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas can make a football field. Thomas displayed that in preseason

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / September 5

Bears TE Colston Loveland looks back on ‘crazy’ Packers game

Colston Loveland and the Chicago Bears faced the Green Bay Packers thrice in the 2025 season. It gave the then-rookie a chance to experience the playing against their rivals multiple times in his rookie year.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Where Bears Rank in Average Age of Offense, Defense Going Into 2026 NFL Season

The Chicago Bears are coming off an upstart season in which they went 11-6, won the division and went on to achieve a postseason victory. But Bears fans know all too well it's too early to get excited about a multi-year run.

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Chicago Bears left tackle battle gets X-factor label before Week 1

While the Chicago Bears have invested heavily on their offensive line, left tackle has been a revolving door. That looks to be the case again entering the 2026 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

A Rebooted 2026 Chicago Bears Game-by-Game Prediction After Camp

Back when the schedule first came out everyone took shots at predicting the week-by-week results for a given team, and the Bears looked capable of double-digit wins based on Ben Johnson's offensive expertise.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 5

2 Bears bold predictions for 2026 NFL season as Caleb Williams tries to finally make 4,000-yard history

The Chicago Bears face significant pressure in 2026. They found a winning combination last season as head coach Ben Johnson and second-year QB Caleb Williams meshed and the Bears rose from last-place to win the NFC North title and then found success with a Wild Card playoff victory.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / September 5

D’Andre Swift Injury Update: 3 Critical Concerns Before Week One

Last Updated: September 4, 2026 D’Andre Swift injury update is more encouraging than it first appeared when Swift made his Thursday’s practice exit. The Chicago Bears have not confirmed a diagnosis or given him a Week One game status.

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Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 5

Bears’ Ben Johnson already considered amongst 4th quarter kings

Ben Johnson has always been lauded for his offensive play calling abilities. He proved that making the leap up to head coach with the Chicago Bears wasn’t going to throw a wrench into his plans.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 5

5 bold predictions for the Chicago Bears’ offense, including a Top-3 ranking for Colston Loveland and a league-high rushing offense

The Chicago Bears head into the 2026 regular season with an offense that has nuclear potential. Let’s boldly predict how good this unit could actually be this upcoming season and then come back to our predictions after the season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Predicting 2026 NFC North Standings: Bears Face a Long Road to a Second Title

The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the Chicago Bears will play their season opener against the Carolina Panthers in exactly one week. But before we run out of time for preseason predictions, let's project the final standings for the NFC North.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 5

Bears’ Caleb Williams still chasing Drake Maye for 2024 supremacy

Being selected in the same NFL draft class will forever have your careers intertwined, especially at the quarterback position. In the same draft the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams at No.1, players like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix all heard their name called in the first round.

Austin Booker News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Report: Chicago Bears’ Austin Booker makes practice return amid groin injury

The Chicago Bears have been without pass rusher Austin Booker since mid August due to a groin injury. But as Week 1 looms closer, the pass rusher has finally made his return to practice.

Ray-Ray McCloud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

Bears Release WR Ray-Ray McCloud From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears officially cut veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve with a settlement on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. McCloud, 29, is a former sixth-round pick of the Bills back in 2018 out of Clemson.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

Bears Restructure Contracts Of Joe Thuney, Dayo Odeyingbo, T.J. Edwards

A number of teams found themselves in need of moves to create immediate cap space leading up to the start of the season. The Bears were among them, and a set of restructures has been executed.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Bears make three significant moves before the 2026 season but Chicago is not gearing up for what fans might be expecting

The Chicago Bears freed roughly $17 million in cap space with three contract restructures, but general manager Ryan Poles isn’t gearing up for some kind of big splash just because he made these contract moves.

Caleb Williams News / HITC / September 4

Bears star Caleb Williams ends an unpleasant rumor about city of Chicago

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams speaks out a common misconception about the city. Ahead of Year 3 in the NFL, Caleb Williams has quickly become a crowd favorite for fans of the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 3

Reports: Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Rome Odunze injured at practice

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift and wide receiver Rome Odunze made early exits from practice on Thursday due to apparent injuries, according to multiple reports.