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There are two sides to everything, and while Tennessee coach Robert Saleh called the hit Bears safety Xavier Woods made on Titans receiver Wan’Dale Robinson "cheap," Chicago saw it differently.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 11

Chicago Bears: Grady Jarrett reveals what Caleb Williams has improved upon the most

Coming off an 11-6 season, the Chicago Bears are hopeful that 2026 will see their young team take even more steps towards becoming a true contender. Indeed, the offense led by Caleb Williams thrived in the new offense that Ben Johnson brought to Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / August 7

ESPN Names Two Bears Defenders Who Will Miss Out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Recently, Bill Barnwell of ESPN came out with an article where he evaluated the track key players from each team were on towards a bid to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Bears’ under-the-radar signing could replace $44 million starter

The Chicago Bears‘ defense was definitely a major source of contention last season, and it also faces some pretty serious questions heading into 2026.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2

NFC Notes: Jack Campbell, Grady Jarrett, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears DT Grady Jarrett suffered a knee injury in Week 4 and lost his starting spot. He hopes that this season he can show more than he did during his first year with Chicago.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 31

Chicago Bears 2x Pro Bowl pass rusher reveals motivation heading into 2026 NFL season

The Chicago Bears are hoping that the 2026 NFL season sees them take even more steps forward as a team. Last year, in the first year of the Ben Johnson era, Chicago won the NFC North for the first time in years and finished with a respectable 11-6 record.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 29

Grady Jarrett Says Bears D-Line Heard the Doubts and Plans to Answer

While Bears GM Ryan Poles fielded plenty of criticism for not adding more to the defensive line in the offseason, players who finished last year with the league's 29th-ranked defense heard all of it.

Florida Gators News / ChiCitySports / March 12

Chicago Bears select this defensive tackle in The Athletic’s mock draft

The Chicago Bears were able to plug a number of holes on the roster through free agency. However, there is still a chance to complete their roster, and that is through the NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 23

Chicago Bears connected to ‘dream target’ to replace $44 million bust

Last offseason, the Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, hoping that the wily veteran would bolster their interior. Instead, Jarrett proved to be a massive disappointment.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Bears’ Grady Jarrett pays tribute to Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester after win over Packers

Heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Chicago Bears faced a 21-6 deficit. By the end of their latest clash with another NFC North foe, the Green Bay Packers, the Bears had won 31-27.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Grady Jarrett and Bears call on fans to give Packers a cold reception

Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett wouldn't mind hearing Bears fans chanting at Saturday night's showdown with Green Bay . It's the chant that pops up spontaneously all around Chicago, whether at sporting events that have nothing to do with football or even at college football games and definitely at Bears games.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24

Bears' chances to stuff the infamous Eagles tush push are looking up

The tush push play from Sunday's Bears win making the rounds on national TV highlights and social media obviously has been the 55-yard run around right end by Pittsburgh's Kenneth Gainwell.

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Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Chicago Bears Get Concerning Grady Jarrett Injury Update

When the Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43 million contract this past offseason, the move was hailed as a significant step forward for a defense in desperate need of an interior presence.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 23, 2025

Grady Jarrett refreshed and excited as he kicks off 2025 season with Chicago Bears

Grady Jarrett was one of the Chicago Bears' biggest 2025 offseason additions. The 10-year veteran starred along the Atlanta Falcons' defensive line, including two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro bid during his career.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / April 2, 2025

Atlanta Falcons head coach’s immediate reaction to Grady Jarrett’s Chicago Bears departure

With the Atlanta Falcons in cap space purgatory, they were forced to release long-time defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. And almost as soon as they were able to, the Chicago Bears scooped him up on a three-year, $43.5 million contract.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 28, 2025

Chicago Bears Grady Jarrett earns ultimate endorsement from Super Bowl champion

The Chicago Bears didn’t wait long to sign defensive tackle Grady Jarrett after his release from the Atlanta Falcons. Chicago wanted some extra power in the middle of their defensive line, and found it in the form of the 10-year veteran.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / March 24, 2025

Grady Jarrett Goes Viral in Workout Video With New Bears Teammates

The Chicago Bears added a significant piece to their defensive line when they signed veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett in NFL free agency. Not only

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 21, 2025

Grady Jarrett embracing Chicago Bears after 10-year Falcons stint

The Chicago Bears made a major statement when they signed Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5. His signing came just mere hours after Jarrett was released by the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 17, 2025

Ex-Falcons Star Grady Jarrett Makes Honest Admission After Being Cut

Grady Jarrett made some questionable remarks on Instagram regarding his release. Jarrett, released from the Atlanta Falcons on March 10th, would take to Instagram to send a heartfelt video to Falcons fans.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 16, 2025

Grady Jarrett Opens Up on Leaving Atlanta Falcons for Chicago Bears

After 10 seasons together, Grady Jarrett and the Atlanta Falcons parted ways March 10, when the Falcons released the 31-year-old defensive tackle amid disagreements on a restructured contract.

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / March 16, 2025

ESPN rips Bears for Grady Jarrett signing

The most significant moves the Falcons have made this offseason have come in the form of goodbyes, most notably Jarrett, who the club (somewhat) surprisingly released earlier this week.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10, 2025

Former Falcons DT to land with Bears

Grady Jarrett has rebounded swiftly from cap-casualty status. Hours after the Falcons released him, the veteran defensive tackle is joining the Bears on a deal fairly comparable to his previous Atlanta pact.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 8, 2025

Falcons Trade Pitch Clears Significant Cap Space

NFL pundits have named Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett a potential cut candidate this offseason. Releasing Jarrett would give the Falcons some much-needed cap space.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 28, 2025

Falcons, Grady Jarrett reportedly expected to work out a new deal

One thing is certain for the Falcons in 2025: Grady Jarrett won’t go into the season under his current deal. GM Terry Fontenot even said he was not “untouchable” earlier this week at his press conference ahead of the NFL Combine.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 6, 2024

Falcons Get Good News on Star DT Grady Jarrett Achilles Injury

The Atlanta Falcons appear to have dodged an injury bullet with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. A team captain and defensive staple, Jarrett suffered an Achilles strain in the third quarter of the Falcons' 27-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.