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68 days until Bears 2025 season: What trick plays will Ben Johnson want to run?

In their Week 16 dismantling of the Chicago Bears last season, the Detroit Lions felt it necessary to kick the Bears while they were down by running an incredible trick play late in the game.

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Bears Training Camp Battle Breakdown: Can Braxton Jones return and keep his job at LT or will Ozzy Trapilo's momentum continue to rise?

Welcome to the month of July, AKA the first month with real football back on the calendar. While the Chicago Bears won't technically be playing in a game until August, this is still going to be an exciting month with training camp starting in just a few days.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 2

Sunday Dinners: My Journey to Becoming a Chicago Bears Fan

In her debut article for WCG, Sarah Denicolo shares what made her become a Bears fan. In traditional Italian families, Sunday afternoons are dedicated to family dinners.

Dennis Allen News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 2

What Bears defensive success could look like in the Dennis Allen era

The progress of Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears offense will be easy to trace by looking at the scoreboard. Statistically in Detroit, he had the offense humming right away when he took over.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

New prediction has Bears CB bouncing back in big way for 2025 NFL season

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is a bit of an enigma entering the 2025 NFL season. There's no denying his natural talent. His upside, however, appears limited by the most difficult opponent all pro athletes face: himself.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Unexpected rookie emerges as biggest offseason surprise for Bears

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has constructed a sound roster from top to bottom during the 2025 NFL offseason. Whether via trades, free agency signings, or the 2025 NFL Draft, Poles has added a quality mix of starters and top reserves that should put the Bears in position to challenge for a playoff berth this year.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Why Joe Thuney will be one of Bears GM Ryan Poles' most valuable moves ever

After Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles traded a 2026 fourth-round pick for Kansas City Chiefs OG Joe Thuney, his smile at the press conference showed he knew that he'd just struck gold.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Chicago Bears risk management could be more like a leap of faith

With three weeks to go until the Bears report for training camp, it's too late to change the path taken. In some cases, they wouldn't want to anyway. Where Bears GM Ryan Poles has taken the team with this reboot is now deep down the pathway to destiny.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Depth Chart in Flux: Rookies Ready to Redefine the Chicago Bears

With a lot of the starting spots locked in for the Chicago Bears’ 2025 season, there’s a lot of unknown in the second and third units. The incoming rookies pose a serious threat to many veterans vying for a spot on the 53-man roster, but who will ultimately emerge victorious?

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 1

The Chicago Bears will be better, but will that be good enough in the NFC North?

How far up the NFC North can the Bears climb in 2025? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Bears fans and fans across the country.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

All-NFC North running backs show Bears require a different approach

There's more than one way to build a backfield.. The Chicago Bears lack a running back ranked in the top five within the NFC North , according to a vote of On SI writers from the division.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Chicago Bears weapon could save his job by making one major change

The Chicago Bears are definitely not short on weapons heading into the 2025 NFL campaign. Not only are they returning wide receivers D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, but they selected fellow receiver Luther Burden as well as tight end Colston Loveland in the draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Insider doubles down on Chicago Bears’ top early 2026 draft target

When the 2026 NFL Draft rolls around, the Chicago Bears will look like a much different team. Well, at least if new head coach Ben Johnson’s plans all come together.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Bears’ Colston Loveland put on red alert before rookie campaign

The Chicago Bears are obviously excited about rookie Colston Loveland after using the No. 10 overall pick on him. However, as the tight end recovers from offseason shoulder surgery, Bears fans have been unable to see Loveland in action.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

ESPN predicts Bears will replace D'Andre Swift with 1,100-yard running back

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a leap of faith when he signed running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year, $24 million contract in 2024. Swift only had one 1,000-yard season (2023) in his career before signing the deal, and had never run for more than 617 yards in his other three years in the league.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Chicago Bears land rare praise with not one but two linebackers named among the Top-5 draft values of the millennium

The Chicago Bears have always prided themselves in building in-house talent through the draft and turning those players into franchise greats. Legends

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 1

Addressing more wild notions Bears should trade Cole Kmet to Miami

No sooner had word come down about the Dolphins trading tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, then the report about Miami seeking a tight end surfaced.

D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 30

Bears' D.J. Moore lands encouraging tag ahead of 2025 NFL season

D.J. Moore's first season with the Chicago Bears was a resounding success. He finished 2023 with 96 catches for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns. Moore's 96 catches were good for the ninth-best single-season total in franchise history.

Chicago Bears News / The SportsRush / June 30

Colin Cowherd Reckons the Formula of Success for Caleb Williams is Simple – 'Just Cut the Sacks in Half'

Heading into the 2024 regular season, expectations were abundant for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, none of those expectations came to fruition.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 30

Bears’ youth movement slows as roster age trends toward league average

When the Chicago Bears finalized their 53-man roster last fall, they had the 8th-youngest roster. The average age of Bears players was 26.12 years, under the league average of 26.66 years, per The 33rd Team.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 30

Potential Chicago Bears revival candidates for coach Ben Johnson

When Jared Goff came to the Lions from the Rams via trade, he joined a team with a history of losing. His own statistics had been inconsistent with the Rams as he posted an 86.5 passer rating in 2019, the year after he quarterbacked the Rams to the Super Bowl, couldnt get back above 90.0 the following year.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Bears defense sent worrying message before training camp

For as much hype as head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival has brought to the Chicago Bears’ offense, the defense is expected to go through massive changes as well.

Chicago Bears involved in NFL ‘battleground’ issue with 3 unsigned rookies

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