The Bears' pass-rush might not have been a strength on the defensive side of the ball this season. In fact, it was probably their most glaring weakness.
The Chicago Bears saw key contributions from several players who began the 2025 campaign flying under the radar. Cornerback Nashon Wright made the Pro Bowl, safety Kevin Byard led the league in interceptions, Luther Burden’s role expanded as his rookie season went on, as did seventh-round rookie running back Kyle Monangai’s.
It will be a long time before fans of the Chicago Bears tire of reliving that sensational comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Luckily for them, the Packers themselves don't seem to tire of reliving it, either.
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Austin Booker has been fine again for using his helmet, but this time it really cost him. The second-year Bears edge rusher was slapped with a fine by the league of $46,371 for using his helmet while making a sack during Saturday night's playoff win over the Packers on Jordan Love.
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When breaking the rules actually pays off. This has been the reality for Chicago Bears edge defender Austin Booker in his past two games against the Green Bay Packers.
The Bears and Packers have always shared one of the league's most heated rivalries, but it has seemingly gotten an adrenaline shot with the Bears' recent ascension.
A warning shot seems to have been fired over the Bears' bow by the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was knocked out of the Week 16 game against the Bears with a concussion on a hit by Bears defensive end Austin Booker.
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Austin Booker is having to cut a five-figure check after concussing Jordan Love with a hit.
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker was flagged twice in the team’s 22-16 win in overtime over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. He was penalized for hitting Packers quarterback Jordan Love in the first half.
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The Chicago Bears committed several unnecessary penalties against the Green Bay Packers. More News: Bears’ Ben Johnson has sharp lesson for team after beating Packers The Bears were flagged four times for a personal foul.
The Green Bay Packers have to be at least somewhat concerned that quarterback Jordan Love had to leave Saturday's game against the Chicago Bears with a concussion after taking a big hit to the helmet from Austin Booker.
The Chicago Bears were widely expected to be in the market for some pass rush help ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline after suffering multiple losses on the defensive front but how the team went about that process was still a question mark.
The Bears didn't exactly complete a successful big game hunt ahead of yesterday's trade deadline. Still, they added pass-rushing help with the acquisition of Joe Tryon-Shroyinka via a late-round pick swap.
The Chicago Bears' defense had a day it would like to forget in the team's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. Coordinator Dennis Allen owes coach Ben Johnson and the offense an expensive dinner after the Bears escaped Cincinnati with a win despite surrendering 42 points.
The Chicago Bears are 4-3 before getting set to play the 3-5 Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. More News: Bears coach offers confusing comments Austin Booker’s progress Chicago enters the Week 9 contest tied with the Carolina Panthers for the eighth-best record in the NFC.
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker was the team’s sack leader in the preseason with four sacks. More News: Bears sign Super Bowl champion before Bengals game Unfortunately, the second-year pass rusher started the season on injured reserve for a knee injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in August.
On Friday, the Chicago Bears released defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, appearing to clear up a spot on the 53-man roster for the return of Austin Booker.
Austin Booker was available to the Bears for all 17 games during his rookie season. That will not be the case in 2025, however.
Through two weeks of the NFL Preseason, former Kansas Jayhawk defensive end Austin Booker still leads the league in sacks after recording another quarterback takedown in the Bears 38-0 whooping over the Buffalo Bills.
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker wants to play a bigger part of the defense. The rookie was in on a little more than a quarter of the snaps in his rookie season.
According to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, Austin Booker is primed for a breakout season in 2025.
The Chicago Bears have signed DL Austin Booker to his rookie contract, according to Kevin Fishbain. The Bears selected him with the 144th overall pick in the 2024 draft.
Chicago's Austin Booker has found an unlikely mentor as he transitions to life in the NFL.
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The Chicago Bears defense ended the 2023 season playing like a Top-5 unit in the NFL and have now added some juice after the 2024 NFL Draft. After selecting
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The Bears were seemingly done with the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday, but the team brass decided to trade back in.
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