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Kyle Monangai Gives Major Praise to Bears Offensive Lineman Darnell Wright

Kyle Monangai Gives Major Praise to Bears Offensive Lineman Darnell Wright

On August 4th, the biggest storyline around the Chicago Bears was by far the Darnell Wright extension.  Jeremy Fowler posted on X, “Chicago Bears and RT Darnell Wright reach agreement on a four-year, $116M extension with $93M guaranteed, per me and @RapSheet.

T.J. Edwards News / Athlon Sports / August 5

T.J. Edwards Receives Positive Report in Return to Bears Practice

One of the best pieces of news to come out during Chicago Bears practice on August 5th was around T.J. Edwards. The official Chicago Bears X account (@ChicagoBears) posted, “T.J.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 5
Bears RB D’Andre Swift reveals big change in Caleb Williams

Bears RB D’Andre Swift reveals big change in Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams had his best NFL season in 2025. The quarterback has since become hungrier for more success, looking to lead the Chicago Bears to a deeper playoff run and potentially compete for a Super Bowl.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
Best Quote From Chicago Bears Camp Today: Dayo Odeyingbo is Aware of 'Motivated Dayo'

Best Quote From Chicago Bears Camp Today: Dayo Odeyingbo is Aware of 'Motivated Dayo'

Back in March, a popular Chicago Bears meme was born: "Motivated Dayo." It all started when a Bears fan tweeted out that they were happy to see the Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz
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The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 5
Darnell Wright shares perspective after record-breaking extension that should have Bears fans excited about his future

Darnell Wright shares perspective after record-breaking extension that should have Bears fans excited about his future

The Chicago Bears made a massive investment handing a record-breaking extension over to right tackle Darnell Wright on Tuesday, and his growth and mindset shows why it’s a decision this organization won’t regret.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Ben Johnson News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Ben Johnson's Departure May Have Already Closed the Lions' Super Bowl Window

Ben Johnson's Departure May Have Already Closed the Lions' Super Bowl Window

The Detroit Lions are entering their second season without Ben Johnson. The now-Chicago Bears head coach spent six seasons on the Lions' coaching staff, including three as offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Darnell Wright reveals Bears’ Ben Johnson’s first message that set stage for $116 million payday

Darnell Wright reveals Bears’ Ben Johnson’s first message that set stage for $116 million payday

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is continuously looking for ways to enhance his offense ahead of the 2026 season. During an appearance on the Up & Adams Show, Johnson revealed that the Bears might incorporate more shotgun and pistol formations for quarterback Caleb Williams.

Coby Bryant News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
Bears' Plan to Replace Coby Bryant Also Gives Clarity on Favorite in Slot CB Battle

Bears' Plan to Replace Coby Bryant Also Gives Clarity on Favorite in Slot CB Battle

Before Coby Bryant suffered a knee injury during the first padded practice of training camp, the Chicago Bears were deploying four different players at nickel cornerback in a competition to decide who will fill be the first man off the bench if Kyler Gordon misses time during the regular season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5
Bears TE Colston Loveland has strong words for coach Ben Johnson

Bears TE Colston Loveland has strong words for coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson impressed in his first season as the Chicago Bears’ head coach. He guided the team to an NFC North title and it reached the Divisional Round.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 / ChiCitySports / August 5
Chicago Bears’ $48 million investment in danger of losing job

Chicago Bears’ $48 million investment in danger of losing job

The Chicago Bears have a couple of notable battles going on in training camp this summer. While the secondary has a lot of unknowns about who will start in Week 1 amid injuries, most of the serious position battles in training camp are coming in the trenches.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
The Good and Not So Good From Day 7 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Good and Not So Good From Day 7 of Chicago Bears Training Camp

The Chicago Bears switched things up for the seventh practice of training camp on Wednesday. After two days with pads, the Bears went to shells for Day 7, and they had an abbreviated practice overall, so there wasn't a ton to glean from the session.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
 The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
 The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
 The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Bears’ defense gets positive injury development after rough start to training camp

Bears’ defense gets positive injury development after rough start to training camp

The Chicago Bears’ defense has been decimated by injuries early into training camp, seeing both cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Coby Bryant go down.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
Bears Predicted to Miss Playoffs, But There's a Silver Lining for the Fans

Bears Predicted to Miss Playoffs, But There's a Silver Lining for the Fans

The Chicago Bears have not won a playoff game in consecutive seasons since their legendary 1985 season, when they won Super Bowl XX on the back of that dominant '46' defense.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5
Chicago Bears finally get key defender back to practice

Chicago Bears finally get key defender back to practice

The Chicago Bears defense has been battling the first-team offense with quite a few backups and reserves this summer amid injuries to several starters and backups in the secondary and at linebacker.

T.J. Edwards News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Bears Activating LB T.J. Edwards From NFI List

Kevin Fishbain reports that the Bears are activating veteran LB T.J. Edwards from the non-football injury list. Edwards, 29, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin in 2019.

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
Bears Receiver Rome Odunze Predicted to Have a Massive Year Three Breakout

Bears Receiver Rome Odunze Predicted to Have a Massive Year Three Breakout

Practically everyone is on the Luther Burden III breakout watch this season. He's one of the most popular breakout candidates across the entire NFL, and many believe he could join the upper echelon of receivers.

Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / August 5
Fans saying the same thing about Bears’ $116 million Darnell Wright decision

Fans saying the same thing about Bears’ $116 million Darnell Wright decision

The Chicago Bears made a big decision about Darnell Wright’s future with the franchise. They signed him to a four-year, $116 million extension on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history.

NFL News / HITC / August 5
What Maxx Crosby said about Caleb Williams as Chicago Bears trade talk sparked back into life

What Maxx Crosby said about Caleb Williams as Chicago Bears trade talk sparked back into life

Maxx Crosby’s future with the Las Vegas Raiders is still up in the air as talk of a trade to the Chicago Bears has once again been mooted. It has been an offseason like no other for Crosby, who did look set to join the Baltimore Ravens before failing his medical in Maryland.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5
Training Camp Provides Insight Into How Bears Plan to Unlock Biggest Free Agent Bust

Training Camp Provides Insight Into How Bears Plan to Unlock Biggest Free Agent Bust

It's tough to pull punches with the Chicago Bears' decision to sign Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million deal last offseason. It was an unmitigated disaster throughout the first season of the pact.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5
2 Bears first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season

2 Bears first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Chicago Bears are about to start Year 2 of the Ben Johnson regime. The first year was a rousing success as the Bears developed one of the most exciting

D'Andre Swift News / Athlon Sports / August 5
D’Andre Swift Names His Most Improved Player at Bears Camp

D’Andre Swift Names His Most Improved Player at Bears Camp

After a recent post on X from Chris Emma, who quoted D’Andre Swift, expect the Caleb Williams hype to keep increasing. According to Emma on X, “D'Andre Swift said Caleb Williams strikes him as the most improved Bears teammate in camp: 'Just seeing his poise right now, his process.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 4
Bears star's historic extension is great news for Caleb Williams

Darnell Wright's record-breaking extension is great news for QB Caleb Williams, Bears' Super Bowl window

Rather than spending big on a wide receiver, the Chicago Bears did something much less flashy: invest in their offensive line.  

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp
Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking
Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints
The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 4
Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Maxx Crosby to the Bears is still very possible, NFL insider hints

Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the new season is just a little over a month away. But, that doesn't mean Crosby is a forever Raider anymore.

Ian Rapoport drops Maxx Crosby trade update during Raiders training camp
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza needs two things to play this season
The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3
Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

The Chicago Bears have received some very tough injury news early on in training camp.

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking
Five players with most to prove in 2026 NFL preseason: AFC South backup QBs, former top-10 draft pick and more
Three big-name NFL free agents who may have already played their final game
Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season
The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3
Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

Bears' Ben Johnson eclipses Lions' Dan Campbell in NFL HC ranking

So long as Johnson and Campbell are going up against each other twice a regular season, this rivalry is staying heated.

Jaguars, Bears facing different expectations for 2026 season
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs breaks silence on hold-in; fans won't like his comments
Lions given props for 'strong foundations' despite disappointing 2025 season
The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

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