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What the Final Chicago Bears Roster Says About the Front Office's Vision

In 2025, the Chicago Bears front office underwent change. It went from Ryan Poles making mistakes to a Ben Johnson-led operation. Yes, Poles is still the GM and conducts the affairs of the office, but Johnson is the major influence behind Halas Hall's closed doors and should be.

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Chicago Bears get promising evaluation in ESPN’s preseason power rankings

In just 13 days, the Chicago Bears will travel to Charlotte to take on the reigning NFC South champion Carolina Panthers and will look to build off a promising 2025-26 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31

Ruben Hyppolite II is Ryan Poles Latest Colossal Mid-Round Draft Bust

Well, that one unfortunately felt inevitable. The Chicago Bears cut ties (via an injury designation) with second-year linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, whom the team selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, while trimming down their roster yesterday.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Bears take biggest tumble in ESPN’s preseason power rankings

The Chicago Bears are done making tough decisions following Sunday’s roster cutdown deadline. Chicago has assembled their best 53 players and are ready to prove their doubters wrong in 2026.

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How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31

The Chicago Bears Should Prioritize Two Specific Positions on the Waiver Wire

The Chicago Bears cultivated their initial 53-man roster on Sunday afternoon. However, it's safe to assume some changes will be on the way over the next 24 hours.

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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.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Bears’ initial 53-man roster continues alarming pattern for Ryan Poles but it requires some much-needed context

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is getting a lot of flack again after another year of roster cuts, which included even more failed draft picks that finally get kicked to the curb.

Chicago Bears News / NFL Spin Zone / August 31

Bears rookie Jordan van den Berg has wasted no time making believers

The Chicago Bears have believed rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg was the steal of their 2026 NFL Draft class from Day 1. The 6th-round pick out of Georgia Tech was a late-bloomer to the game of football, starting off as a rugby player in South Africa before moving to the United States and picking up American sports.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Bears’ LT competition finally gets a winner after 2 key roster cuts

Throughout training camp, the Chicago Bears have hosted a fierce battle at left tackle, with up to four competitors at times. But after the dust settled, a clear starting option emerged.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31

6 NFL Roster Cutdown Casualties the Bears Should Target Immediately

NFL roster cutdown day has come and gone, and the Chicago Bears now have their initial 53-man roster set for the 2026 season. The coaches and front office made some intriguing roster decisions this year, including the release of a highly paid rookie in the first wave of cuts.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31

Every Rookie Who Made the Chicago Bears' Initial 53-Man Roster

Despite being a win-now team, the Chicago Bears weren't afraid to have a little youth movement on their initial 53-man roster. We typically see rookies having a harder time making the cut on a team like the Bears that has its sights set on a Super Bowl in 2026 following a season in which Chicago won a playoff game.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Bears Waiver Wire Targets: Chicago still has positions worth bolstering with options to consider after roster cuts

The Chicago Bears trimmed their roster down to the initial 53-man roster and now can scan through the other cuts made around the league to see if anyone can help bolster some positions.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Bears TE Colston Loveland had just 1 word for Caleb Williams

Several Caleb Williams performances last season left fans and teammates stunned and speechless. He showed off his elite skills et throughout the campaign, leading the Chicago Bears to an NFC North title.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Building the Chicago Bears’ 16-Man Practice Squad: Former first-round pick and training camp darling lands back on the team

The Chicago Bears trimmed the roster down to 53 players on Sunday, making some tough decisions along the way. Now let’s project which players could be back on the practice squad.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Bears have to make moves at linebacker following tough roster cuts

Following the NFL’s deadline to finalize 53-man rosters on Sunday, the Chicago Bears still have questions looming on the defensive side of the ball. One of the more interesting situations is at linebacker.

Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Bears will lose Kyler Gordon for first four games of 2026 season

One of the biggest stories of the Chicago Bears’ training camp and preseason was the injury concerns of starting nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon. Despite Gordon being a solid player, he cannot stay healthy at all.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31

‘A lot of work to be done’: Bears QB Tyson Bagent gets honest on Zavion Thomas

Zavion Thomas impressed during Saturday’s preseason game versus the Tennessee Titans. He connected with Tyson Bagent for a 97-yard touchdown and left a good impression on the Chicago Bears coaching staff.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31

Chicago Bears use 53-man roster spot on injured 4th-string TE

The Chicago Bears made a few surprising decisions with the 53-man roster, releasing or waiving defensive end Marcus Davenport, linebackers Ruben Hyppolite II and Jack Sanborn, defensive lineman James Lynch, and cornerback Terell Smith.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears Trim Roster To 53; Kyler Gordon To Miss At Least Four Games

The Bears made a slew of moves to narrow their roster to 53 on Sunday. Here are their transactions from cutdown day… RB Salvon Ahmed TE Stephen Carlson

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 30

Bears' roster cuts include two preseason stars, local veteran

The Chicago Bears announced over 30 players were released or waived on Sunday.

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

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Jedrick Wills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears Release T Jedrick Wills

The Bears are releasing offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Wills is free to sign anywhere, though the Bears are interested in keeping him on their practice squad, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Scotty Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears To Release WR Scotty Miller

Trading D.J. Moore to Buffalo, the Bears are headed in a younger direction at wide receiver. One of the team’s veteran additions, Scotty Miller, is also out of the picture — for now.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 29

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent built chemistry with reserve wide receivers Maurice Alexander and Zavion Thomas in a 24-15 win over the Tennessee Titans in the final preseason game.

Bears HC Ben Johnson’s unexpected comment on rookie Dillon Thieneman

Caleb Williams has one honest piece of advice for struggling Cam Ward

Titans coach slams Bears’ Xavier Woods for ‘cheap’ hit in joint practice

Bears predicted to sign former Lions Pro Bowler Taylor Decker — and the fit makes sense

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