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Seeing their four-game win streak snapped in Baltimore, the Chicago Bears came out of that game banged up on their defensive line. One of their pieces — rookie Shemar Turner — will not return this season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Bears insider hints at potential shocking roster cut

Usually, during NFL roster cuts, there is always a fair share of surprising roster cuts. The Chicago Bears must finalize their roster by trimming it down to 53 players by Tuesday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 21

Andrew Billings explains how Chicago Bears defense can hit top 5 status

The Chicago Bears finished their 2024 campaign ranked 27th in total defense, allowing 354.3 yards per game. While it’s a long trek to break into the top five, defensive tackle Andrew Billings thinks this year’s Bears squad has what it takes.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 18

Chicago Bears 2025: Andrew Billings again an integral part of defensive success

It was great to see Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings on the field again. The last time we saw him was in Week 8 of last season. He left the field with a ruptured pectoral muscle that ended his season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 8

Chicago Bears dealt another training camp injury scare

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears saw both right tackle Darnell Wright and cornerback Kyler Gordon go down with worrying injuries. Wright was able to make his return on Friday, but the injury bug has bitten once again at Bears training camp.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 24

Chicago Bears 2025 Position Battles: Defensive tackle could be a strength

With camp underway, we’re breaking down every position group on the Chicago Bears. The more I look over the Chicago Bears roster, the more comfortable I get with the defensive tackle depth.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 20

Five Chicago Bears defensive players to watch at training camp

The early part of training camp will be important from the standpoint of further analysis for coaches as they look at what the Bears might still need to round out the roster, especially on defense.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 6

Chicago Bears veteran battling to keep defensive role after injury

While the Chicago Bears offense, or lack thereof, got most of the flack throughout 2024, the team’s defense wasn’t much better. When it comes to the ground game, Chicago was particularly bad as the franchise ranked 28th in run defense, allowing 136.3 yards per game.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 3

Chicago Bears urged to consider defensive trade before training camp

While the Chicago Bears new-look offense has gotten plenty of attention, the team must see massive improvements on defense as well to truly take a step forward.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 1

What Chicago Bears think an improved run defense can mean

Very early in Wednesday's Bears OTA practice , the offense attempted a running play to the left side. Running plays in OTAs can be important for learning run fits but not much more because there is no real contact or tackling in unpadded offseason practice.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Ryan Poles reinforces the idea that Andrew Billings is the anchor of the Bears' defense and how detrimental it was losing him in 2024

The Chicago Bears defense is aiming to return to it's former glory in 2025 under new head coach Ben Johnson and new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 20

Chicago Bears veteran named best trade asset after free agency

The Chicago Bears have already swung a pair of trades for Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. They’ve been linked to a blockbuster for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Bears Defensive Starter Dubbed Top 'Trade Asset' Ahead of NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears sunk more than $90 million into improving their defensive line during the first wave of 2025 NFL free agency last week. In a matter of

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 20

Bears' 2025 free agency moves has veteran defender named team's best trade asset

It became pretty obvious to anyone who watched the Chicago Bears in 2024 that veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings was one of the team's most valuable players.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / March 7

2025 NFL Free Agency: 4 defensive tackles Chicago Bears should target

The Chicago Bears entered this offseason with a mandate to upgrade the trenches, and that means on both sides of the ball. While the offensive line received most of the bad press (and deservedly so), the defensive line was often just as ineffective, especially once run-stuffer Andrew Billings suffered a season-ending pec injury.

NFL News / Bleacher Nation / December 5, 2024

Bears-Lions Make TV History, Defense Excited for TB, Billings is the Man, and Other Bears Bullets

Tomorrow is Friday. And I feel as if the sooner I push through this set of BN Bears Bullets, the sooner I’ll make it to Friday. It has been one week since the Chicago Bears last played a football game.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / December 5, 2024

Andrew Billings is the Bears nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

A huge honor for Andrew Billings. This morning, the league announced the 32 nominees for its most distinguished individual honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide, and the Chicago Bears’ nominee is Andrew Billings.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 7, 2024

Bears put Andrew Billings and Jaylon Jones on injured reserve

The Bears have made a few roster moves. On Thursday, the Chicago Bears placed defensive tackle Andrew Billings and cornerback Jaylon Jones on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 7, 2024

'You don't replace someone like that' - Bears' DC Eric Washington speaks on the loss of one of the team's most underrated players

The Chicago Bears got some major injury news on Wednesday when it was revealed that starting defensive tackle Andrew Billings is going to have to undergo surgery on a pectoral injury suffered in Week 9.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 7, 2024

Bears Suffer Crushing Loss on Defensive Line

The Chicago Bears and injuries go together like white on rice. Head coach Matt Eberflus announced Wednesday that defensive tackle Andrew Billings will undergo surgery to fix a pectoral injury he sustained in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6, 2024

Bears veteran defender to undergo surgery

The eighth-year D-tackle will require surgery to repair a pectoral injury.

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Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 28, 2024

Bears Week 4 Injury Report: Keenan Allen, Andrew Billings Questionable vs. Rams

A 2-2 record has a much different ring to it than 1-3. While every game is important, the Chicago Bears' Week 4 tilt against the Los Angeles Rams is extremely important.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2023