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Bears’ Ben Johnson breaks down Caleb Williams’ growth, offensive reset

The Chicago Bears are turning the page in 2025, and at the center of that reset is new head coach Ben Johnson, who’s implementing a structured plan to develop Caleb Williams and reshape the team’s offense.

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More proof detected of impactful Ryan Poles moves and why

When it comes to bringing in new players from other teams, Bears GM Ryan Poles has had to do it more often than he likes, and it has occurred with hit-and-miss regularity rather than high success.

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Chicago Bears offensive lineman named best veteran in NFC North

While the Chicago Bears have plenty of goals they want to accomplish during head coach Ben Johnson’s tenure, getting back atop the NFC North is near the top of the list.

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Quarterback study sees Caleb Williams as no 'checkdown Charlie'

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams last year may have broken the statistical barometer with his play. A classic label in the NFL is "checkdown Charlie," the term used for QBs who quickly dump it down to second, third or fourth receiver in their progression on a play without giving the bigger play a chance.

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Chicago Bears castoff emerging in a role to return and haunt them

The Bears chose to let strongside linebacker Jack Sanborn leave in free agency rather than extend him a restricted free agent tender and he chose to follow former Chicago coach Matt Eberflus to Dallas.

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Chicago Bears offensive lineman named among NFL players who need a fresh start

The Chicago Bears did the impossible during the 2025 NFL offseason. They flipped the league's worst offensive line into one of the better starting units in the NFC after trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson and signing center Drew Dalman in free agency.

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This Chicago Bears player could be next to sign a major contract extension

The Chicago Bears wasted little time this offseason locking up two critical players to multi-year contract extensions: guard Joe Thuney and cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Simone Biles Reveals Lavish Purchase for Her Husband Jonathan Owens

Simone Biles recently celebrated a major personal milestone with her husband, Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears. The couple marked their second wedding

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Why key Chicago Bears free agent is perfect Ben Johnson fit

Once Ben Johnson was officially hired as the Chicago Bears head coach, the team was aggressive in bolstering their offensive line. One of their biggest moves was signing center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 23

3 underrated Chicago Bears players who must develop for 2025 playoff push

The Chicago Bears made necessary upgrades in the trenches, but the team is still facing an uphill battle to make the postseason in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 23

Year 3 Chicago Bears leapers: Who needs a big surge most and why

NFL veteran Grady Jarrett had barely been a Chicago Bears player for a few weeks when he began forming an opinion on defensive tackle Gervon Dexter . It was Dexter who organized a meeting for defensive linemen to work out in Miami and included Jarrett, who technically would be competing for playing time at the same position.

Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Kevin Byard doesn’t hold back on Chicago Bears extension hopes

Safety Kevin Byard made strong impression on the Chicago Bears during his 2024 debut. He’s once again expected to be a secondary leader in 2025. But once the season is through Byard’s future with the Bears gets a bit murky.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson made major Caleb Williams change at OTAs

One of Ben Johnson’s main priorities as head coach of the Chicago Bears is helping quarterback Caleb Williams reach his No. 1 pick ceiling. During OTAs, Johnson was already hard at work altering Williams’ mechanics in preparations for year two.

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Ex-NFL player makes worrisome prediction about Caleb Williams

Ex-NFL player makes worrisome prediction about Bears' Caleb Williams after book controversy

Former player and current NFL analyst Ross Tucker offered a bold prediction regarding whether or not Caleb Williams will be Chicago's QB1 three years from now.

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