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How Bears offensive line reconstruction came at the right time

The NFL announced its schedule in May but the rankings season for position groups and players happens on websites once the break comes before training camps, as in right now.

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Time is on the Chicago Bears’ side

When an NFL franchise starts over again, they need to start over again. If you’re rebooting a flailing roster, the most logical approach isn’t to break the bank and ink a bunch of 29-year-old free agents to four-year deals.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / June 27

Brett Kollmann talks Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and more

Taylor Doll talks with Bootleg Football’s Brett Kollmann about where he sees the Chicago Bears going in 2025 and beyond. On her brand new Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll was joined by Brett Kollmann, the creator of All Thirty Two and co-host of The Bootleg Football Podcast.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Bears linebackers earn surprising grade in PFF's latest position rankings

If you ask fans of the Chicago Bears, most will likely point to linebacker Tremaine Edmunds as one of GM Ryan Poles' most underwhelming signings. Edmunds

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Best arguments against Chicago Bears making worst-to-first climb

All of the reports about the Bears winning the offseason can lead to a conclusion the team's fans want to hear. All of it can mean they can go from worst to first like the franchise did from 2000 to 2001, from 2004 to 2005 and from 2017 to 2018.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Bears and hopes for stadium see big Gov. J.B. Pritzker update

In May, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office made it clear that the state was not prepared to give the Chicago Bears help for funding their new stadium project unless the team had something substantial to offer taxpayers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Bears could find major defensive help by poaching NFC North Pro Bowler

The Chicago Bears have plenty of talent on the defensive side of the ball, but one area in which they could certainly use some help is at linebacker. The Bears don't have a ton of capable bodies at the position and could be relying on fourth-round rookie Ruben Hyppolite II to occupy one of the primary spots.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Bears linebackers in middle of the pack in latest ranking

The Chicago Bears have always been known for their dominating linebackers throughout their storied franchise history. Dick Butkus, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, and Mike Singletary to name just a few.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Cleveland Browns’ latest roster decision gives Chicago Bears another pass rush target

The Chicago Bears may have been deemed offseason champions, but that doesn’t mean they have a perfect roster. Entering training camp, the Bears will be looking to fill any roster holes as they prepare for life under head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Best arguments for Chicago Bears making a worst-to-first run

A worst-to-first climb in 2018 meant a Bears NFC North title for the first time since 2010. It's the type of thing many Bears fans are banking on their team doing in 2025 after all the offseason changes made, and there are good reasons for optimism.

Maxx Crosby News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Bears' new edge rusher to hone skills ahead of potential breakout year at Maxx Crosby, Von Miller, and Cam Jordan's Sack Summit 2025

The time between OTAs/minicamp and training camp is the best time to individually work on your craft, or get together with a group of players from around the league to collaborate on training together.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams brutally disrespected in PFF’s latest comparison

Caleb Williams continues to deal with unfair criticism and disrespect going into his second year as the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears. The young quarterback demonstrated on multiple occasions during the 2024 season that he possesses the skills necessary to become a star quarterback in the NFL.

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NFL News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Bears must consider Giants trade amid roster crunch

While the Chicago Bears have made plenty of adjustments to their roster, one area of concern that remains is the pass rush. The Bears could address those issues by taking advantage of the New York Giants’ roster crunch.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / June 26

Your Guide to the Chicago Bears' 2025 Training Camp

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, football fans are gearing up for the return of their favorite teams, and nothing signals the start of the gridiron action quite like training camp.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / June 26

ESPN suggests the Bears sign former Lions Pro Bowler to reunite with Ben Johnson in Chicago but is it worth adding more to an open position

As the Chicago Bears start looking ahead to the start of training camp, the 91-man roster still remains the same following OTAs and mandatory minicamp, but that doesn't mean things can change.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Factors at work for filling biggest remaining Chicago Bears needs

Chicago Bears depth appears solid at many positions, with the obvious exception of one place on either side of the line of scrimmage. The extent to which the Bears need help at those varies greatly and, as such, they might need to sign added help at different times.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / June 26

Looking back at my 10 Most Important Chicago Bears of 2024

Before kicking off our 2025 list, we look back at last year’s version. I’m reminded of a couple of things every year I kick off this annual summer series.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 26

Chicago Bears’ 2025 Week 14 statistical leaders, predicted—Packer Time, part one

Throughout this predictive series of ours, we’ve mentioned “circling the date” a whole bunch. But no game in any Chicago Bears season merits date-circling like a rumble with the hated Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Bears urged to sign former standout Lions defender

While the Chicago Bears are off until training camp, head coach Ben Johnson and company are undoubtedly contemplating numerous roster moves. Johnson may be an offensive-minded head coach, but he knows the Bears still have a number of holes to fix on defense.

Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / June 26

NFL analyst isn't convinced Bears' Caleb Williams will outperform another young quarterback he will always be mentioned against in 2025

When the Washington Commanders drafted quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, one pick after the Chicago Bears selected quarterback Caleb Williams, the two became tied to each other forever.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 25

Chicago Bears offseason additions don’t move pass rush needle in preseason rankings

The Chicago Bears completely revamped their defensive line over the offseason, signing Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo to a pair of deals that totaled nearly $100 million.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 25

5 Bears predictions that can come true before the 2025 NFL season even kicks off, including who starts Week 1 at left tackle

The Chicago Bears are still on summer break until late July when the team reports back for training camp, and soon after that the 2025 regular season will kick off.