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Bears' Ben Johnson disrespected in shocking NFL coaching ranking ahead of 2025

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson was undoubtedly the biggest coaching hire of the 2025 NFL offseason. In fact, he was arguably the biggest coaching hire of the last several years, which is one of the main reasons why Bears fans are so excited about the upcoming season.

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Chicago Bears linked to absurd trade that Caleb Williams would hate

The Chicago Bears certainly look much improved heading into 2025, and many feel that Caleb Williams could enjoy a breakout season as a result. Not only did the Bears repair their offensive line over the last several months, but they also have a rather impressive set of weapons that includes D.J.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Bears played key role in major NFL scandal: Report

The Chicago Bears are a part of a bigger problem going on in the NFL when it comes to player contracts. A new report by Pablo Torre revealed a 61-page ruling by System Arbitrator Christopher Droney regarding a collusion grievance by certain veteran players in the league about fully guaranteed contracts.

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How many of the players who rushed for the most yards in an NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

Chicago Bears' offseason summed up in one powerful word by FOX Sports

Chicago Bears fans are feeling good about the work general manager Ryan Poles did this offseason, ranging from the hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach to rebuilding the offensive line for Caleb Williams and getting the second-year quarterback some new weapons in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

Uncomfortable truth about Chicago Bears defense and opposing QBs

The popular narrative behind the Bears is the great improvement they'll have after three consecutive strong offseasons . As the saying goes, the Bears won the offseason, again .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Insider gives Chicago Bears blueprint to win NFC North

The Chicago Bears haven’t won the NFC North since 2018, with the victory marking their only division title since 2011. As Ben Johnson steps in as head coach, he is hoping to have the Bears back atop the NFC North sooner rather than later.

Caleb Williams News / NFL Analysis Network / June 24

Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl quarterback gives honest opinion on Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears have high hopes for new coach Ben Johnson and incumbent quarterback Caleb Williams, and they’ve got something of an endorsement from a former favorite.

Colston Loveland News / Pro Football Rumors / June 24

Bears TE Colston Loveland In Line For Training Camp Return

Colston Loveland missed out on spring practices with the Bears as a result of his ongoing shoulder rehab. The first-round rookie continues to make progress toward a return to the field, however.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

Rating the best Bears backups on one of NFC's deeper teams

When the Bears collapsed last year, they did so largely due to a rookie quarterback, a floundering offense and a coaching staff unable to handle in-game decisions.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson chasing two big names in first-year head coach rankings

Head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival to the Chicago Bears has brought an extreme level of hype over the Windy City. However, he wasn’t the only big name head coach hiring in the 2025 cycle.

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 24

The Cole Kmet trade debate and how it ultimately makes little sense

During Cole Kmet's time in Chicago, he has produced well enough to earn a contract extension even as a player drafted under a previous general manager's regime.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Bears’ Reliable Weapon Generating Trade Buzz

When a team invests a premium draft pick at a particular position, it often stirs up speculation—especially when that position group already includes a trusted starter.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 24

6 returning starters who could be playing their final season in Chicago as the Bears get set to enter a pivotal turning point

The Chicago Bears 2025 season will be a pivotal year for the franchise and a lot of returning players on the roster are on high alert. With the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, multiple players will be under the microscope in 2025 to see if they still fit into the team's short and long-term visions.

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / June 24

C.J. Stroud challenges Caleb Williams with hard-hitting advice for year two leap

Caleb Williams opened his rookie campaign with a solid 4-2 record in the 2024 season, but the momentum didn’t last. The Chicago Bears went on to lose 10 consecutive games before ending the year with a victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Two Chicago Bears starters named among top 100 NFL players

The Chicago Bears have tremendously improved their roster following a disastrous 2024 season. The roster has been improved on both sides of the ball in both the draft and free agency.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / June 24

Bears vs Giants Highlights from 1970

Let’s take a look back at an important season in franchise history. Kevin Gallagher, an NFL historian who shares clips on social media, recently shared some highlights from the Chicago Bears vs the New York Giants game from 55 years ago, and I wanted to bring it here for those of you who don’t do Twitter.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 23

1 perfect Chicago Bears move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp

The Chicago Bears are no longer a punchline. After years of dysfunction and false starts, the franchise has committed to building around second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 23

Bears TE Cole Kmet linked to Chiefs, Chargers in new trade breakdown

Poor Cole Kmet. If there's one player who's felt the worst of the wrath of the Matt Eberflus era, it's him. Sure, his bank account is on solid ground after

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 23

Surprising Chicago Bears official weight gains and losses revealed

When defensive tackle Gervon Dexter reported for minicamp earlier this month he spoke with reporters and revealed he had added some weight. “I’m lifting heavier, yeah.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Bears’ Caleb Williams gets advice from C.J. Stroud he needs to follow

There is no love lost between Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Packers fans. But Williams said he has a healthy respect for Ben Johnson. Also, Williams got advice from C.J.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / June 23

Caleb Williams on Ben Johnson: Our goal is to be here for a while

Caleb Williams had reservations about joining the Bears as the No. 1 pick in 2024. As it turned out, he had reason. The Bears, who haven't been to the postseason since 2020, fired Matt Eberflus during the season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 23

5 defensive bold predictions for the Bears 2025 season including a bounce-back for Montez Sweat and breakouts from ascending players

The Chicago Bears are going to have some high expectations on the offensive side of the ball with head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, but the pressure will be on the defense as well under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Training camp gives Chicago Bears' DC Dennis Allen first shot at turning lingering defensive question marks into strengths

As the Chicago Bears start getting prepared for training camp, the defensive side of the ball will be ready to get after things but the unit still has a few pressing questions to address based on what we saw during OTAs and minicamp.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Bears Expected to Move On From High-Priced Starter After 2025

Looking beyond the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears appear to be heading toward some major decisions involving high-priced veterans. With new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge, the team continues to reshape its identity under fresh leadership.