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Bye week change by Bears nets rest but surrenders practice time

The Bears will get a prolonged bye week break after all. In some ways they can use it. In other ways, it's the last thing they need. Ben Johnson initially had them scheduled for practices Tuesday and Wednesday but on Tuesday morning the schedule was altered to give players off the rest of this week after Tuesday afternoon's practice.

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More Bears stadium renderings mean nothing until bill passes

The Bears have release new renderings of their Arlington Park stadium through the design firm, a structure very similar to the one they planned for the lakefront before flipping the plans back to the suburbs.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Kevin Byard aims to hold defense and himself accountable about fixing a major concern while sharing the same mindset as Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears run defense has been a problematic area on the defensive side of the ball but one that's largely been overlooked in the grand scheme of things going into the bye week.

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The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to rush for at least 100 yards in a game for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / September 30

Stock up, stock down: Bears-Raiders

Getting to 2-2 after a 0-2 start feels momentous on its own. Consider how bad it looked after the first two games, and it is momentous. And then consider just how awful the game appeared to be going for Chicago for the first half (and honestly, much of the second half, too) on Sunday, and it feels miraculous they made it to .50o at their bye week.

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The most significant pass rusher trades in NFL history

To go with Yardbarker's trade installments on quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, here is a look at the biggest moves involving pass rushers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago Bears reportedly benching starter after Raiders game

The Chicago Bears most important position battle during training camp this summer has continued into the bye week. The Bears are reportedly set to make

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Bears' second all-time leading rusher responds to Hall-of-Fame snub

The Chicago Bears have more player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame than any other team. But it appears one of the franchise's top five running backs will not be joining them in Canton.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Despite Bears' dramatic win over Raiders, Ben Johnson calls offense a 'mess'

Most NFL analysts expected Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' offense to downshift last week against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Ben Johnson wasn't included in that group.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago Bears reveal renderings of Arlington Heights stadium

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears unveiled renderings for their proposed new stadium in Arlington Heights. The Bears are hoping to begin construction on the project in the spring of 2026, but they are still waiting on local and state governments to finalize their support.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Chicago Bears on a record pace and couldn't enjoy it less

The Bears run defense has been so porous under coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen that after four games they are well above the pace to set a team record for most rushing yards allowed per attempt.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Chicago Bears trade targets to pursue during the bye week headlined by some game-changing RBs and the ideal Dennis Allen CB

This week, the Chicago Bears will be off for the bye week outside of a few scheduled days of practice and won't return to the game field until October 13th to take on the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Biggest problems the Bears need to address during the bye week, including a struggling run game on both sides of the ball

Welcome to the early bye week. The Chicago Bears will be off the game field until October 13th when the team faces the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, giving Chicago tons of time to reassess the first four weeks and plan out the final three quarters of the season.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Analytics break down how Caleb Williams, Bears beat Raiders in Week 4

The Chicago Bears are flying high after notching their second straight win of the 2025 season with a thrilling Week 4 comeback over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 30

Chicago Bears player power rankings: Rome Odunze moves up again after 5th TD

It wasn't the win that Chicago Bears fans were hoping to see in Week 4, but the Bears' thrilling 25-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders counts all the same.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 30

Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears Week 4 Superlatives

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in a 25-24 victory. This marks the team’s first win on the road this season.

Caleb Williams News / Sporting News / September 30

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ draws candid take after beating Raiders

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Las Vegas Raiders draws an honest message from former NFL star Kurt Warner.

Caleb Williams News / Stadium Rant / September 29

Williams Leads Dramatic 25-24 Comeback Win! Is His Newfound Fortitude Here To Stay?

Caleb Williams, since the Chicago Bears drafted him first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, has become one of the National Football League’s most scrutinized players.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Ben Johnson offers explanation for his awkward halftime interview

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged Monday that he went a little too far in a confrontational halftime interview during the team’s win. Johnson spoke to CBS sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala at halftime of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 29

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams says he’s ‘born for’ final drive moments

The Chicago Bears offense wasn’t pretty for most of Sunday, but quarterback Caleb Williams pioneered a drive when the team needed it the most. An 11-play, 69-yard touchdown drive gave the Bears a 25-24 lead with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

'SNF' takeaways: Packers-Cowboys thriller ends in a tie

In Micah Parsons' return to AT&T Stadium, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played to a 40-40 tie on "Sunday Night Football" in the second-highest-scoring tie in NFL history.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 27

Bears Announce Three Moves For Week 4, Rule Out TE Colston Loveland

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears are making three roster moves for Week 4, including signing LB Carl Jones Jr. from the practice squad. The team is also elevating DL Jonathan Ford and TE Stephen Carlson for their game against the Raiders.