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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles showed off some savvy smarts in the middle of the 2025 season. The Bears' secondary was banged up with Jaylon Johnson ruled out indefinitely with a groin injury in Week 2, and Kyler Gordon heading to IR for a second time after Week 7.

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Ranking Skill Sets Ben Johnson Requires for a Complete Bears Roster

The partnership of Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles is about to start a second act. The first act produced excitement, wins, a division title and players in the draft with great potential for the future, but some whose futures are murky due to injuries—specifically, Ozzy Trapilo and Shemar Turner.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 20

Chicago Bears could lose $76 million Pro Bowler in gut-wrenching fashion

The Chicago Bears were just eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, so now, they will be heading into an offseason full of tough decisions.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15

Matching up for Bears against Rams becomes matter of pick your poison

The statistics of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford when facing the blitz were brought Wednesday to the attention of Bears coach Ben Johnson. Stafford has the highest EPA, expected points added, of anyone in the league when blitzed.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

How many of the 19 NFL quarterbacks to win 14 games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 14

Another groin injury problem pops up for Chicago Bears secondary

The Bears have another groin injury situation in their secondary. It's been the injury of choice this season, or perhaps not of choice. Defensive back Nick McCloud, a backup at slot cornerback and a special teams player, would not have practiced on Wednesday if the Bears held a practice as a result of a groin injury.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

The good, the bad, and the ugly of heart-stopping Bears playoff win

At this rate, Ben Johnson needs to change his pet saying. It's going to now be "awful, better, best." There wasn't much good in the way the Bears started their playoff win over Green Bay on either side of the football.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Ben Johnson, Bears flopped in Week 18, but they should feel good about Packers matchup in playoffs

The Chicago Bears suffered a devastating Week 18 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions, 19-16. However, they now have a much greater opportunity at their hands.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Jaylon Johnson views Bears defense as trending toward more dangerous

Jaylon Johnson’s road back from core muscle surgery hasn’t been easy or produced miracles. As he says, it “is what it is,” going into the playoffs against Green Bay .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Ben Johnson issues stern warning to Chicago Bears defensive back

During Sunday’s week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears’ secondary was completely outplayed on all levels. Jaylon Johnson and Nashon Wright were unable to stop Detroit’s playmakers all four quarters.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4

Bears “Stock Down” Week 18: Slot defense lets Chicago down with No. 2 seed on the line

That’s now how it was supposed to go. A slow start and a largely impotent offense doomed the Bears to a 19-16 loss to the Lions on a last-second field goal.

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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.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 1

Where Lions pose real matchup problems for Bears despite eight defeats

So many final games of the regular season devolve into exhibitions with practice squad players doing battle instead of competitive football. It happens for virtually every team already eliminated and for some of those getting ready for the playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Ben Johnson firmly puts out buzz about resting Bears starters in Week 18

The Chicago Bears emptied the tank in going full throttle against the San Francisco 49ers but falling 42-38. With the NFC North wrapped up already, many believe Ben Johnson will rest the starters ahead of the NFL Playoffs.

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 29

Defense headlines duds from Bears' shootout loss to 49ers

As the clock ticked past 11:30 in the Eastern Time Zone, the figurative clock struck midnight for the Chicago Bears. Their magic ran out, and they could not complete a seventh fourth-quarter comeback on what has already been one of the most improbable seasons of all time.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams prove the Bears can hang in a heavyweight fight but one concern will certainly make things difficult

The Cardiac Chicago Bears finally had the luck run out on "Sunday Night Football" against the San Francisco 49ers but man what an absolute masterclass of a game that was between the two head coaches in Ben Johnson and Kyle Shanahan.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 15

Chicago Bears reveal devastating injury news after Browns game

The Chicago Bears have been ultra-aggressive in trying to bring back injured players before they’re fully healed. It cost them on Sunday. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson had to miss several weeks on injured reserve after he re-aggravated his groin injury in the Bears’ Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Mistake will raise more questions about chemistry between Sanders, Jeudy

Costly mistake will raise more questions about chemistry between Shedeur Sanders, Jerry Jeudy

Are Sanders and Jeudy on the same page?

Patrick Mahomes injured as Chiefs are eliminated from playoffs

Patriots may regret not putting Bills, AFC East race away

Eagles offense breaks out of slump in blowout win over Raiders

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 27

Bears announce exciting injury updates ahead Eagles clash

Bears announce exciting injury updates ahead of critical Black Friday clash vs. Eagles

When the Chicago Bears take on the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s Black Friday game, they will do so with a pair of notable reinforcements in the secondary.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 27

Bears Activating CBs Jaylon Johnson & Kyler Gordon From IR

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears are activating cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon from injured reserve ahead of Friday’s Week 13 game against

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 20

Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson full participant in practice for first time since Week 2

The Chicago Bears just got a major update on star defensive back Jaylon Johnson. It looks like that the Pro Bowl cornerback could be returning sooner than we all expect.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 15

Chicago Bears have bad news on Jaylon Johnson’s return

On Friday, the Chicago Bears opened Jaylon Johnson’s 21-day practice window. The Bears have three weeks to activate the star cornerback to the 53-man roster or Johnson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14

Bears Designate CB Jaylon Johnson To Return From IR

The Chicago Bears announced they’ve designated CB Jaylon Johnson to return from injured reserve on Friday. This opens Johnson’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. It was reported in September that Johnson was undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury and could potentially return sometime in the second half of the season.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / November 14

Bears expect CBs Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon back this year

Johnson played in one game before undergoing core muscle surgery in late September. Gordon appeared in two contests before groin and calf injuries sidelined him.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 21

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Likely To Have Core Muscle Surgery, Could Return Second Half Of Season

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Jaylon Johnson is meeting with a specialist in Philadelphia and is likely to have surgery to repair a core muscle injury this week. Rapoport says that would create a path for Johnson to potentially return sometime in the second half of the season.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 20