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Bears GM Ryan Poles Offers Chilling Comment on Darnell Wright Deal

It's never safe to assume anything, especially when it comes to contracts and negotiations in the NFL. An offseason when everyone seemed to assume Bears right tackle Darnell Wright was a lock to get his contract extension prior to his fourth season didn't come to a screeching halt Tuesday as camp opened, but it sure seemed to slow to a crawl.

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Ryan Poles Gives Contract Extension Update on Darnell Wright

Darnell Wright was drafted by the Chicago Bears 10th overall back in the 2023 NFL draft and has since been a key part of this offense. Being able to land a franchise tackle is tough to do, but it seems as if Chicago was able to accomplish that task.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

The '2 passing AND rushing TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

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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.

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Bears Place DL Montez Sweat On NFI List

The Chicago Bears announced they have placed DL Montez Sweat on the Active/Non-Football Illness list. Additionally, the Bears have placed DB Elijah Hicks on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Ben Johnson Drops Encouraging Quote About Caleb Williams

There's no doubt that right now Caleb Williams has a ton of pressure riding on him heading into the 2026 NFL season. The former number one overall pick has put the Chicago Bears back on the map, but last season wasn’t the ceiling.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Bears QB Caleb Williams teases big surprise after major career milestone

Caleb Williams made Chicago Bears history this offseason when he was named the cover athlete of Madden NFL 27. He is the first player from the team to earn the honor, and his iconic Jumpman pose will feature with the Chicago skyline in the background.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Chicago Bears' Top Trade Candidates Entering Training Camp

The Chicago Bears will definitely be making roster moves between now and the start of the 2026 regular season. Not only do the Bears have to whittle their roster down to 53 by Aug.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson’s 2-word message to Kyler Gordon feels like a threat

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is set to start training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list after missing time at OTAs and mandatory minicamp with a soft-tissue injury, months after he only played in three regular season games thanks to similar problems.

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The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Bears Trade Projection Adds Former Pro Bowl RB Behind D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai

When it comes to position groups the Chicago Bears should add to before the start of the season, running back is at or near the bottom of the list. That's because the Bears have one of the better one-two punches at the position with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, who proved to be a very effective duo last season.

Joe Thuney News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Caleb Williams Helped Joe Thuney Do What All-Time Great QBs Didn't

It seemed Bears guard Joe Thuney had done it all once he won the first NFL Protector of the Year Award. He hadn't, but maybe now he has. Four Lombardi trophies, six Super Bowl appearances and the top offensive lineman are now on his resume, but now he has gone one step further.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NFL players primed to break out in 2026 season

Every NFL season, several young players turn flashes of potential into consistent production.

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Who is Bears’ projected 2026 MVP outside Caleb Williams?

Much of the attention on the Chicago Bears next season will likely focus on Caleb Williams. He is coming off a strong 2025 campaign, leading them to an NFC North title and reaching the Divisional Round.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Chicago Bears 2026 Training Camp Primer: The True Challenge Defined

The Bears arriving Tuesday at Halas Hall face one overriding question in an attempt to achieve what the franchise hasn't since the Super Bowl team of the

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Vita Vea Requests a Trade, and the Bears Should Be Calling Immediately

Nothing erodes a player's relationship with the front office that employs them as quickly as a contract dispute can. We've seen these relationships recover in the past, but it usually comes down to the team caving and paying their star what they think they deserve.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

3 things Bears need to get right to get over playoff hump in 2026

On Saturday, the Bears announced six roster moves, including placing LB T.J. Edwards on the non-football injury list. Five players were placed on the physically unable to perform list, including LB Keyshaun Elliott, DB Kyler Gordon, LB Noah Sewell, OL Ozzy Trapilo and DL Shemar Turner.