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The Chicago Bears placed defensive back Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Braxton Jones on injured reserve on Saturday. The Bears (4-2) also signed defensive

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23

Bears' Braxton Jones named top trade candidate by ESPN

Despite a tough Saints outing for Theo Benedet in Week 7, he remains the Chicago Bears' starting left tackle. Barring a historically bad game against the Ravens in Week 8, I don't expect that to change anytime soon, either.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 16

Mock trade has Bears swap Braxton Jones for Raiders pass rusher

The 2025 NFL season was always going to be a make-or-break year for third-year Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones, and after just six weeks it appears to have already leaned towards 'break'.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Bears Should Trade Former Starter to Chargers Seeking OT Help

The Los Angeles Chargers are hurting up front, with injuries to both star tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. And according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Chargers are making “preliminary inquiries at the running back and tackle position.” The Chicago Bears could offer left tackle Braxton Jones in a trade that would benefit both sides.

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

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11

Bears officially make LT switch

Caleb Williams has a new blind side protector coming out of the Bears’ Week 5 bye. Head coach Ben Johnson announced (via The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain) that second-year offensive lineman Theo Benedet will start at left tackle on Monday against the Commanders.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 7

Insider shares one offensive change Bears could implement following early bye

Currently last in the tough NFC North, the Bears still have an excellent opportunity to rise in the standings heading into the back half of the schedule.

What Bears need to fix, build upon amid bye week

The biggest running back trades in NFL history

The 'NFL franchise rookie QB touchdown leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Chicago Bears ‘plan A’ for Darnell Wright amid Braxton Jones’ news

The Chicago Bears put left tackle Braxton Jones on the bench in the second quarter of Week 4. Head coach Ben Johnson hoped adding Ozzy Trapilo to the offensive line would provide a “spark” to a unit that struggled to block defensive end Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders front seven.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago Bears reportedly benching starter after Raiders game

The Chicago Bears most important position battle during training camp this summer has continued into the bye week. The Bears are reportedly set to make

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 29

The coming Chicago Bears decision on Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones

After Ben Johnson looked at the game film he decided on a good word for his team's 25-24 win Sunday over the Raiders. He called it "a mess." Now he faces another potential mess and it's at left tackle .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 28

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson explains decision to keep Braxton Jones on bench

The Chicago Bears decided to make a big change to the offensive line early during Sunday’s Week 4 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. With right tackle

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Braxton Jones earns back some of Ben Johnson's confidence

It wasn't exactly the full-on vote of confidence for Braxton Jones but will have to do for now. Bears coach Ben Johnson hadn't sounded positive at all about the performance of the Bears' left tackle after the Lions game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 20

Chicago Bears could have a new starter at left tackle very soon

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said at the start of this week that he'd use this week of practice to determine who will get more reps as the season marches on.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 19

Could Ben Johnson's comments on Braxton Jones mean Bears line changes?

Ben Johnson had said he thought it could be the bye week or later before the revamped offensive line would be hitting stride because they need to play together.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2

How Braxton Jones finally impressed Ben Johnson — or did he?

Braxton Jones feels he won the starting left tackle job and coach Ben Johnson agrees. That is what counts, for now anyway. Johnson named the 2022 fifth-round draft pick winner of the battle with Ozzy Trapilo, Kiran Amegadjie and finally Theo Benedet.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 2

Ben Johnson, Bears go with Braxton Jones at left tackle

Bears head coach Ben Johnson stuck with incumbent starter Braxton Jones at left tackle following a months-long competition with Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2