Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luther Burden III News / A to Z Sports / July 30

Luther Burden III continues to be the talk of the town during Chicago Bears training camp and the hype is warranted

Chicago Bears second year wide receiver Luther Burden III has more momentum and hype going into the 2026 than almost any receiver in the NFL. It’s starting to feel like more than just praise for what’s to come.

Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 30

Bears Working on Kyler Gordon Contingency Plan By Giving 4 Players Slot CB Reps

The Chicago Bears are hoping for more stability in the slot in 2026 after Kyler Gordon was forced to miss all but three games during the 2025 campaign.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 30

‘We had a slight thing’: Caleb Williams addresses development at Bears training camp

The Chicago Bears training camp is underway as the defending NFC North champions prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The nine-time NFL champions had a low-key start to training camp on Wednesday at Halas Hall, the Bears’ headquarters.

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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.

Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright

The Bears would like to sign right tackle Darnell Wright to a contract extension by the start of the regular season, general manager Ryan Poles said on Wednesday (via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Caleb Williams Gives Huge Compliment to Colston Loveland

With Colston Loveland being drafted 10th overall by the Chicago Bears back in the 2025 NFL Draft, there were already large expectations placed upon him from that moment.

Dennis Allen News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears newcomer is Dennis Allen’s new standard for the rest of the defense

The Chicago Bears had one of the most interesting defenses in the NFL last season. While they did not rank among the best in yards allowed per game, they were the best team in the league in terms of generating turnovers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Predicting Chicago Bears Training Camp Standouts and Fan Favorites

The Chicago Bears held their first day of training camp practices on Wednesday. They added an ample amount of competition to their roster this offseason, and their 90-man roster stacks up with some of the league's most established contenders.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Bears QB Caleb Williams named MVP candidate by ESPN analyst

Caleb Williams enters his third NFL season with the Chicago Bears after a strong 2025 season. The Bears finished 11-6, won their first NFC North title since 2018, and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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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.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams reveals startling weight-loss as 2026 training camp begins

The Chicago Bears have started training camp as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season. This year they find themselves in a very different position than in years past.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Luther Burden III Receives Praise During Chicago Bears Training Camp

Luther Burden III has quickly become one of the most popular players among Chicago Bears fans since being drafted, and that’s for good reason. Although Burden ended up getting drafted in round two at pick No.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Dennis Allen: Tyrique Stevenson's Biggest Issue is Prevalent Throughout Bears Defense

Over the course of his three years with the Chicago Bears, we have seen the duality of cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. We've seen flashes of a player who looks like a starting-caliber cornerback, and then we've seen struggles like the ones that got Stevenson benched last season in favor of Nahshon Wright.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Buzz Around Luther Burden is Hitting New Highs at Start of Bears Training Camp

It's rare for any receiver who gained less than 1,000 yards as a rookie to face expectations of a massive Year 2, but the Chicago Bears' Luther Burden III is a rare type of talent.

Montez Sweat News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Bears Activate DL Montez Sweat From NFI List

The Chicago Bears announced they activated DL Montez Sweat from the Non-Football Illness list on Wednesday. Chicago placed Sweat on the NFI list on Tuesday, making this a quick turnaround.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson’s ‘yells and curses’ have Caleb Williams’ attention

Most of the roster of the Chicago Bears were caught by surprise during OTAs and mandatory minicamp in 2024 when new head coach Ben Johnson yelled and cursed at players, including tight end Cole Kmet and quarterback Caleb Williams as they learned the new scheme.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

The Good, Bad & Most Interesting From Chicago Bears' First Practice of Training Camp

The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field for the first time since mandatory minicamp in June when the team took part in its first training camp practice of the year on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Dennis Allen Not Giving Bears Rookie Malik Muhammad First Dibs at Slot

Bears slot cornerback plans with Kyler Gordon away on the physically unable to perform list look more like a baseball team using the bullpen-by-committee approach.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 29

Ryan Poles' Comments on Bears Centers Point to Clear Favorite in Starting Competition

One of the positions the Chicago Bears will have competition at in training camp is center, where the team will have a new starter in 2026. Following the retirement of Drew Dalman during the offseason, the Bears traded for veteran center Garrett Bradbury and drafted Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 29

4 position battles set to define Chicago Bears’ 2026 training camp after hearing from GM Ryan Poles and HC Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears open the first day of practice on Wednesday, marking the official start of training camp, with plenty of battles worth keeping track of throughout the entire roster.

Montez Sweat News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Montez Sweat Expected Back Shortly Following Chicago Bears Roster Move

Montez Sweat led the Chicago Bears in sacks by a large margin in 2025, and there was just some roster news reported surrounding his name. On first glance, Bears fans might worry, but it really doesn’t seem to be a huge deal with what we know right now.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Bears’ Ben Johnson drops the mic with 2-word message to Kyler Gordon

The Chicago Bears claimed their first NFC North title since 2018-19 and also won their first playoff game in 15 years last season, and they did it all without one of their most important defensive backs.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 28