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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
Grading the Bears' Decision Makers from Cardiac Comeback Season
First in a series LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Well into training camp, in the heat of summer, Bears coach Ben Johnson decided his team needed a full day of hitting like they might get in a regular-season game.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
Super Bowl Winning Coach is Bullish on Chicago Bears' Future
The Chicago Bears outperformed virtually all expectations set out for them this season. They went 11-6 and won their first playoff game in 15 years. They made undeniable strides in Ben Johnson's first year at the helm.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
A Familiar Pattern Is Emerging in Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Mock Drafts
Across the landscape of 2026 NFL mock drafts, one name is becoming a consistent first-round target for the Chicago Bears: Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks.
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft Fixes Bears' Biggest Roster Flaws
With the Chicago Bears' 2025 season finally over, it's time now for the fans to turn to the offseason, and that means looking ahead to free agency and the draft for answers to roster problems.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
This 2024 NFL Redraft Ignores What Caleb Williams Became for the Bears in 2025
Bleacher Report's 2024 NFL redraft offers a familiar offseason exercise, but its redo of the Chicago Bears' decision at No. 1 overall misses the mark. In this hypothetical, the Bears pass on Caleb Williams in favor of Drake Maye, with Williams sliding to No.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
This Advanced Metric Shows How Much the Chicago Bears Improved in 2025
The Chicago Bears' 2025 season was more than just a breakthrough in wins. It was also a leap in the team's identity, thanks mostly to head coach Ben Johnson and his modernization of the Bears' offense.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 24
Overlooked Chicago Bears Defender Emerges as Team's Top-Graded 2026 Free Agent
The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL season with a linebacker room that was considered one of the team's strengths. Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards are the headliners, but when Pro Football Focus reviewed every NFL team's top pending free agent, it was a lesser-known LB who rose to the top of the Bears' list.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24
NFC East powerhouse targeting key Bears assistant
The Chicago Bears may lose another beacon of head coach Ben Johnson’s staff. The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday requested permission to interview Chicago offensive coordinator Declan Doyle for their vacant offensive coordinator position under head coach Nick Sirianni, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Braxton Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
The Tough Bears Decision Between Braxton Jones or Drafting a Tackle
The Bears' uncertainty at left tackle even appears dire if their idea is to sign a lower-cost free agent as a way to address starter Ozzy Trapilo's serious knee injury .
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Chicago Bears accused of hiding DJ Moore’s injury after concussion evaluation
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore declined to talk to the media following the team’s 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime. More News: Bears HC gives clue on potential DJ Moore trade The veteran wide receiver was not present when the media was in the locker room on Monday following the Divisional Round loss.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Grading the Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL Draft Class
The Bears are coming off a season in which they went 11-6 and won the NFC North. They also won their first playoff game in 15 years (and sent their hated division rival 'packing' in the process).
Jaquan Brisker News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Chicago Bears star predicted to cash in in free agency
A centerpiece of the Chicago Bears’ defense could be about to cash in. Jaquan Brisker is one of the Bears’ most respected locker room leaders, a mainstay in the secondary, and could be about to be among the most coveted defensive backs when free agency opens in March.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
The Mistake by Mel Kiper Jr. With Bears' Pick in First Mock Draft
Far be it from anyone to challenge the authority of the original draft guru, Mel Kiper Jr . He was putting people like the late Bill Tobin in their place long before anyone even thought of Draftology as a science.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
This Is One Move the Bears Should Think Twice About This Offseason
DJ Moore's name has been dragged through the mud over the past five days. Actually, it would be more appropriate to say that his name has been dragged through the mud over the past three months.
Ryan Poles News / ChiCitySports / January 23
Ryan Poles hopes Chicago Bears make this critical change next season
The Chicago Bears barnstormed to the NFC Divisional Playoffs, coming up two victories shy of a Super Bowl appeareance, in head coach Ben Johnson’s first season, quarterback Caleb Williams’ second, and following a regular season campaign in which the Monsters of the Midway developed a whole new identity.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Chicago Bears Viewed as Prime 2026 NFL Draft Fit For Explosive Miami EDGE
When NFL Draft evaluators start projecting team fits this far out, it usually says more about the NFL team's roster than it does the college prospect. For the Chicago Bears, it means you can bet there will be a lot of edge rushers who get labeled a good fit for GM Ryan Poles' plan on draft weekend.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Two Abysmal Failures Ben Johnson's Bears Offense Must Address
Bears coach Ben Johnson received his just due with a nomination for coach of the year, although beating out either Mike Macdonald or Mike Vrabel would seem unlikely considering their accomplishments.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Mel Kiper Jr's First Mock Draft Gets It Right For The Bears
The 2025 NFL Draft was an offensive-minded show for the Chicago Bears. This year promises to be a bit different. By and large, the draft couldn’t have worked out much better for Chicago, especially on the offensive side of the football.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Chicago Bears Insider Sounds Alarm on Bears' Safety Dilemma Entering 2026
One of the biggest decisions facing Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles this offseason is at safety, where both Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.
Trey Hendrickson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 23
Why The Chicago Bears Should NOT Sign Trey Hendrickson
I get it. The Chicago Bears are under the gun to make use of Caleb Williams’ rookie contract before they have to pay him $60 million a year for the rest
D.J. Moore News / Gridiron Heroics / January 23
'He Should Still Be Enticing to Teams': ESPN Expert Predicts Major Bears Trade
The Chicago Bears’ front office faces tough roster math this offseason as pundits predict a blockbuster move to reshape the receiving corps. An ESPN projection that the team will trade veteran wideout DJ Moore has suddenly become a focal point for debate given his contract and the club’s youthful depth at receiver.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22
Commanders Interviewing Bears DBs Coach Al Harris For DC Job
The Commanders are interviewing Al Harris, the Bears’ defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator, for their defensive coordinator vacancy, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Ryan Poles News / Yardbarker / January 22
GM Ryan Poles doesn't want Bears to repeat this trend after Cinderella season
Chicago came within a handful of plays of participating in the upcoming NFC Championship Game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22
Ben Johnson issues challenge to Caleb Williams, receivers after Bears' loss to Rams
On multiple occasions, Williams said that "a miscommunication" with WR D.J. Moore was to blame for the interception that Williams tossed midway through OT of the club's loss to L.A. in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 20
All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III sends Bears message with free agency looming
Byard spent the past two campaigns with the Bears, and he led the NFL this past regular season with seven interceptions.
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