Chicago Bears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Travis Homer News / Windy City Gridiron / October 29

Bears RB Travis Homer nominated for Salute to Service Award

Bears running back Travis Homer was announced as the team’s nominee for the 2025 “Salute to Service Award presented by USAA” on Wednesday. The award is presented annually by USAA and the NFL, honoring a league member who demonstrates a firm commitment to honoring and supporting the military.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 29

Bears vs. Bengals Injury Report: WR Room Hit Hard

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the eighth game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week nine.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Top four Chicago Bears receivers out of practice at a bad time

A week when the Bears may need to outscore an opponent is already off to a horrendous start. The Cincinnati Bengals offense puts up points while their defense looks incapable of stopping anyone.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift out of practice Wednesday

The Bears were missing three of their top skill position players at practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Rome Odunze (heel), running back D'Andre Swift (groin), and wide receiver DJ Moore (hip, groin) were all listed as non-participants on the team's first injury report of the week.

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NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 29

Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 9, 2025

The Chicago Bears are in third place. The Cincinnati Bengals are in second place. This factual items does not seem to match the perception of the two teams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Ben Johnson thinks Bears can rein in new DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Bringing in defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson , or CJ Gardner-Johnson as he is known, can lead to a volatile mix and the Bears are trying to limit this.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Ben Johnson debunks silly narrative going around about Caleb Williams' connection with Rome Odunze after Week 8 loss

Eight weeks into the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears have a clear number one option in the passing game under head coach Ben Johnson and that player is second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 29

Chicago Bears could catch big break in Week 9

The Chicago Bears entered Week 8 on a four-game winning streak before playing the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, the Bears fell flat against Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley and the 1-5 Ravens.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Bears Announce Three Roster Moves

The Chicago Bears announced they signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their active roster, and added DL Jonathan Garvin and OL Royce Newman to their practice

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Chicago Bears News / The Lead / October 29

The Bears Are Like Goldilocks; Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right

The Chicago Bears began their 2025 season poorly, starting 0-2 with losses to division rivals. Then, they went on a four-game winning streak, which was their longest since 2018.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Bears desperation on defense shows with signing of former nemesis

The Bears seem to have decided to take a gamble by dancing with the devil. At least most Bears fans would have considered that title for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson while he played in New Orleans.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Bears are once again faced with QB issues outside of the team's control that could lead to massive implications for Week 9

All of last week, the Chicago Bears were watching the injury reports going into the Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens eyeing the status of Ravens' former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, and what a headache of a story that turned into.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / October 29

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson signs to active roster with Chicago Bears

NFL journeyman defensive back and Super Bowl LIX winner Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has a new home. The former Florida star is signing with the Chicago Bears to the active roster, per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Marcedes Lewis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Broncos Signing TE Marcedes Lewis To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Broncos are signing TE Marcedes Lewis to the practice squad. He had a workout with the team yesterday that evidently went well.

Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Bears fill Kyler Gordon injury void by signing controversial 2-time Super Bowl starter

When the Chicago Bears welcomed cornerback Kyler Gordon back from an injury recently, head coach Ben Johnson was giddy. He said Gordon was a player that could "unlock" the team's defense.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 29

Top trade targets for Bears after Gardner-Johnson signing

Football is an inherently violent sport, and injuries are something that every team has to deal with, but some teams get hit harder than others. That's the case for the Chicago Bears, who have been dealing with lingering injuries to some of their most important players all season.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson joining third organization of 2025 season

The Bears are signing the 27-year-old to their active roster, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Bears Sign Impactful Super Bowl-Winning Safety After Ravens Loss

The Chicago Bears are adding secondary depth amid their playoff push, signing veteran safety Chauncey-Gardner “C.J.” Johnson to their active roster on Wednesday morning.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Fox sports analysts rip Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams

It’s obviously clear that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve. Through the first seven games of the season, Williams simply has not lived up to the standard of being a number-one overall pick.

Marcedes Lewis News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Broncos audition Marcedes Lewis, miss on two TE waiver claims

The Broncos are certainly showing their hand when it comes to tight ends. After reports of trade interest in the position, the team made multiple waiver claims and has now gone through with a Marcedes Lewis workout.

Rome Odunze News / Total Apex Sports / October 28

Chicago Bears Rome Odunze Reveals The Franchise Legend He Looks To Emulate; And It Should Excite Fans

Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze has high aspirations, and they extend beyond just catching passes. The 2024 first-round pick has his sights set on emulating his all-time favorite player, Bears legend and Hall of Fame return specialist Devin Hester.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Bears Activate DL Austin Booker, Place DL Shemar Turner On IR

The Chicago Bears announced they have activated DL Austin Booker from injured reserve. In correspondence, the Bears have placed second-round DL Shemar Turner on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 28

Bears' Ben Johnson defends Caleb Williams after loss to Ravens

Johnson had an interesting take on his quarterback following an underwhelming performance against the Ravens.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ravens' John Harbaugh talks Lamar Jackson injury controversy

Ravens HC John Harbaugh speaks out on Lamar Jackson injury controversy

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said they weren't trying to deceive anyone when suddenly changing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice status before Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

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