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The final Bears injury report for Week 9 lists running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson Sr.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 6

Malik Muhammad Offers Refreshingly Honest Answer on Jaylon Johnson's Struggles With Bears

Anyone who has watched Chicago Bears games in 2026 knows full well just how bad things have been for Jaylon Johnson in 2026. Johnson's coverage stats are abysmal.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Bears Rookie Stock Report: Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad Rise Before Buccaneers Game

The Chicago Bears are preparing for a Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and their rookie class continues to be an important part of the team’s development.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 2

Bears announce unwanted news for Seahawks game

The Chicago Bears are all for their “Monday Night Football” showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. However, they announced unwanted news as they won’t be at full strength as several players are inactive, including Malik Muhammad.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 2

Bears Injury Report: Monangai Out, Muhammad and Jackson Questionable

The final Bears injury report before Monday’s 7:15 p.m. CT game at the Seattle Seahawks on ESPN rules out running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and lists cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) as questionable.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 31

Malik Muhammad Limited in Friday Practice on Bears Injury Report

Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad (toe) was limited in practice Friday on the team’s official injury report, released at 2:25 p.m. CT ahead of Monday’s 7:15 p.m.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 29

Bears Injury Report: Monangai DNP, Malik Muhammad Limited Before Seahawks

The first Bears injury report of Week 8 is out, and running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) is the only player estimated as a non-participant ahead of Monday’s 7:15 p.m.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 28

Chicago Bears dealt mixed bag injury update on Tuesday

The Chicago Bears won’t release their first Week 8 injury report until Thursday. But on Tuesday, the franchise began their preperations for a difficult Monday Night Football battle against the Seattle Seahawks.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 23

Malik Muhammad Toe Injury: Bears Rookie CB Exits Win Over Patriots

Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad II suffered a toe injury in the third quarter of Thursday night’s 30-24 win over the New England Patriots and did not return.

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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 / ChiCitySports / October 8

Chicago Bears secondary duo earns All-Rookie nomination

The Chicago Bears have built the nucleus of their roster through the NFL Draft. In 2026, they landed a pair of secondary standouts in safety Dillon Thieneman and cornerback Malik Muhammad.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 7

Kyler Gordon's Bears Return Set to Disrupt Malik Muhammad, Tyrique Stevenson

Whenever Kyler Gordon returns to the Chicago Bears, the rest of the secondary will have to acquiesce. The 26-year-old is within his practice window to return to the team after a stint on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

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Chicago Bears News / TWSN / October 5

Malik Muhammad Is Quietly Becoming One of the NFL’s Best Rookie Corners

The Chicago Bears’ defensive identity has flipped faster than anyone expected, and Dennis Allen deserves every ounce of credit for it. After a brutal Week 1 showing where the secondary was torched for 361 yards and three touchdowns, Allen’s unit has responded with one of the most dramatic early‑season turnarounds in the league.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Bears standout rookie gets brutally honest on surprise start

The Chicago Bears didn’t inform Malik Muhammad he was starting until the day of their Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. Furthermore, he would be faced with a scheme shift as well.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Bears HC Ben Johnson sends strong message after Malik Muhammad’s ‘errors’

Malik Muhammad has been impressive through his first three NFL games. The Chicago Bears rookie has shown that he belongs in the league and that he’ll play a vital role for the team as the season progresses.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad update emerges after Bears-Eagles game

Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad entered the 2026 season with a bigger role than initially expected. Injuries to some of the Chicago Bears’ secondary paved the way for them to see increased playing time.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 29

Worrying injury vs. Eagles forces Chicago Bears defensive change

The Chicago Bears are basking in the glow of their 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. However, not everything was positive coming out of Monday Night Football.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26

Bears Weigh Potential Defensive Switch Regardless of Injuries

Quarterback is not the only place where injury is giving the Bears uncertainty about a lineup change this week. Then again, perhaps they'll make a change regardless of injury.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 24

Chicago Bears rookie already in history books after Week 2

After selecting Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears didn’t take another player on defense until the fourth. With pick No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 21

Bears Week 2 Stock Report: Malik Muhammad Among 5 Rising, Garrett Bradbury Leads 4 Falling

The Chicago Bears' Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings was nothing short of a nightmare. Not only did Chicago's offense fail to show up just one week after the entire NFL world lauded head coach Ben Johnson's unit for almost hitting 60 points, but Caleb Williams got injured, also.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 21