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Bears insider explains why Chicago restructured Jaylon Johnson's contract

The Chicago Bears agreed to a restructured contract with star cornerback Jaylon Johnson this week, freeing up $8 million in salary-cap space. Naturally, Bears fans began to speculate whether this meant that general manager Ryan Poles had something up his sleeve.

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Ben Johnson is still wrestling with how much faith to place on Caleb Williams’ shoulders in Week 1 matchup vs. Vikings

The Chicago Bears are days away from facing the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener on "Monday Night Football" and we still have no clear idea what this new offense is going to look like under head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

Unheralded Chicago Bears skill player set for breakout season in 2025

The Chicago Bears are loaded at wide receiver entering the 2025 NFL season. Headlined by DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, general manager Ryan Poles added second-round stud Luther Burden III to a pass-catching depth chart that's as talented as any the Bears have fielded in decades.

Matt Eberflus News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Matt Eberflus Reminds Chicago Bears Fans Of His Coaching Incompetence During NFL Opener

The 2025 NFL season kicked off with a primetime showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, but for many Chicago Bears fans, the game felt like a painful trip down memory lane.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

NFL's season opener gives Bears fans flashbacks to coaching incompetence

Everyone expected the Dallas Cowboys defense to suffer following their blockbuster trade that sent Micah Parsons away, but the Cowboys looked completely outmatched in the NFL season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

NFL legend Tom Brady has high praise for Bears' Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams

Tom Brady had already built a compelling case to be the greatest quarterback of all time after his fifth Super Bowl title, but winning a sixth and seventh, with the final one coming in his first season with a new team, removed all doubt.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / September 5

Bears vs Vikings: Everything we have for Week 1

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings meet up on Monday Night Football, and the expectations are high for both franchises. The Bears are coming off a very disappointing 5-12 campaign, but that prompted the franchise to hire the top head coaching candidate on the market to right the ship in Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 5

What the Bears learned in NFL's season opener about Week 3 opponent

Results now count in NFL games, and as such there are things to learn about this Bears season even when they didn't play. The NFL season opener won by Philadelphia 24-20 over Dallas in the debut of former Bears coach Matt Eberflus as Cowboys defensive coordinator was revealing for the Bears.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Bears’ Jaylon Johnson trending in right direction for Vikings game

The Chicago Bears are hoping to turn things around this year after finishing with a 5-12 record in 2024 and sitting in last place in the NFC North. The team has made multiple moves to improve their situation, and they hope to begin the process of climbing the division ladder in their Week 1 Monday Night game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 4

Hidden leap forward Caleb Williams made since beginning of camp

It's probably an oversimplication to say Caleb Williams' greatest improvement over last year is his voice. It's not much of an exaggeration, though, because he admits his ability to work the cadence each play is vastly improve, and possibly even a Bears weapon now.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Bears release first injury report and host 11 different players for a tryout, including a player that's been out of the league for nearly four years

It was quite the busy day at Halas Hall on Thursday with the Chicago Bears getting final preparations done before facing the Minnesota Vikings. While the team did not hold an official practice, the initial injury report for Week 1 was released and the coaching staff got their eyes on a whole slew of free agents to potentially add to the roster.

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NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / September 4

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs Vikings

We made it to game week, and our Bear Bones crew is making their 2025 in-season debut today! Dr. Mason West and Danny Meehan get you ready for the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings by going over the injury lists for each team.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 4

Bears vs. Vikings Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson Limited, TJ Edwards DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the first game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, both teams have released their first official injury report for week 1.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Chicago Bears reportedly have a ‘ticking time bomb’ in front office

Outside of Halas Hall, all looks relatively cohesive after the Chicago Bears extended the contract of general manager Ryan Poles. The Bears are making sure his contract runs concurrently with new head coach Ben Johnson.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Vikings DC Brian Flores highlights difficulties of game planning for Ben Johnson's Bears in Week 1 'No one has a crystal ball'

The Minnesota Vikings don't play until Monday night when they open the 2025 season against the Chicago Bears. The majority of the focus is going to be on first-year starting quarterback J.J.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 4

Most feared matchups for Bears Monday night against the Vikings

Football might be the ultimate team sport because of the planning that goes into each and every play. Ultimately, individual matchups can make a huge difference within the team play, and the Bears on Monday night have to worry about this.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Chicago Bears: Bold predictions for the 2025 season

The Chicago Bears‘ 2025 season is upon us! We are in Week 1, and our team begins the campaign on Monday Night Football against their NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 4

Chicago Bears plans for Caleb Williams in 2025 revealed

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a big task this offseason. He needed to treat Caleb Williams as a rookie after the former regime of head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron essentially neglected to develop the No.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / September 4

Bears’ Running Backs Hold Keys to Successful Season

Following a disappointing season from D’Andre Swift and few offseason moves, the 2025 Chicago Bears’ running back room is full of question marks. The Bears kept only three RBs on the 53-man roster, while placing Travis Homer on injured reserve.

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How Bears' Williams has already 'grown' working with Ben Johnson

How Bears' Caleb Williams has already 'grown' working with Ben Johnson

Williams endured more lows than highs during his rookie season.

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Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

4 Free Agents the Bears Could Add After $8M Restructure Boost

ESPN’s Field Yates reported on September 3rd that the Chicago Bears have created $8 million in added cap space by restructuring star cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s deal.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Bears Pro Bowler Receives Big Update Before NFL Season

When the Chicago Bears take the field in 2025, all eyes will be on quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense. However, for the Bears to truly take a step forward as a franchise, the defense must be highly improved as well.

Jaylon Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Bears Restructure CB Jaylon Johnson’s Contract For $8M In Cap Space

According to Field Yates, the Bears have restructured the contract for CB Jaylon Johnson, giving them an additional $8 million in cap space. This gives Chicago some extra wiggle room to operate during the season with injuries and practice squad moves. Johnson, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Bears back in 2020.