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Bears RB D’Andre Swift is entering his second season in HC Ben Johnson‘s offense and said he feels more comfortable and can play even faster now that he has the small details down.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 4

Why the Bears Can Feel More Confident in Roschon Johnson for Opener

Last year Roschon Johnson seemed invisible after he had carved out a bit of a niche for himself in the Bears' offense over his first two years when Matt Eberflus was head coach.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Even Bears’ Ben Johnson is impressed with Zavion Thomas’ big-play ability

Chicago fans are going to have excitement with Zavion Thomas after Ben Johnson’s comments about the rookie following the Bears’ preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 29

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent built chemistry with reserve wide receivers Maurice Alexander and Zavion Thomas in a 24-15 win over the Tennessee Titans in the final preseason game.

Bears HC Ben Johnson’s unexpected comment on rookie Dillon Thieneman

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 27

‘You’re welcome’ — NFL RB digs up old bones talking about the Bears but shows how far Chicago has come under Ben Johnson

The “Fail Mary” is a moment that will forever haunt the Chicago Bears and the entire fanbase, but the results of that game did snowball in a positive way looking at the future of this franchise.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Bears’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day

The Chicago Bears’ most difficult roster decision may come down to a player who never sees the field on opening night. With Caleb Williams certainly comfortable in Ben Johnson’s offense and the starting units beginning to take shape, Chicago’s roster picture is becoming clearer by the day.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Bears coach Ben Johnson hints at veteran’s potential role for NFL season

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears have one preseason game left before they start their regular-season schedule. He and his staff have seen some players step up their games, competing for a spot in the 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Bears projected to cut 2023 draft pick

The Chicago Bears have until Sunday to decide who will make the 53-man roster before Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he’d meet with his staff early this week to make sure they were on the same page about who was likely to make the team on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Ben Johnson sends clear message to offensive standout after seemingly making a strong case for himself in preseason opener

The Chicago Bears had multiple standout players from the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, including RB Salvon Ahmed. After the game, head coach Ben Johnson had a clear message on what he wants to see next.

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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 / A to Z Sports / August 4

Bears roll out first look at Ben Johnson’s new offensive wrinkle in training camp but the unit shows early growing pains

The Chicago Bears installed a heavy dose of 13 personnel during Tuesday’s training camp practice, a new trend head coach Ben Johnson plans to lean into this upcoming season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 3

Ben Johnson Gives Update on Kyle Monangai Injury at Bears' Training Camp

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai took the NFL world by storm last year when he got his first extended NFL action in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 26

Bears undrafted rookies nobody expects to make the 53-man roster who could force Ben Johnson’s hand at training camp

After breaking down the 53-man roster projection ahead of training camp for the Chicago Bears, let’s break down a few UDFAs that missed my cut and could force their way into the final roster.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 25

Ben Johnson's Fourth-Down Problem Could Cost Bears Again in 2026

Considering what Ben Johnson did in Chicago during the 2025 season of "good, better, best," it almost seemed sacrilegious for the media to ask about play-calling improvement.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 14

3 Bears in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp

Head coach Ben Johnson got off to a strong start with the Chicago Bears, leading the franchise to their first NFC North title since 2018. Johnson and the Bears will now enter the 2026 season trying to prove they aren’t a fluke and that they’ll be contenders for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 11

Chicago Bears: former 4th round pick named as likely cut candidate as training camp looms

The Chicago Bears are wrapping up mandatory mini camp. After this OTA session breaks, the team will be off until the start of training camp, which will be at the end of July.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 23

Why Roschon Johnson Figures to Have Meaningful Role with Bears

More evidence of why the Bears need Roschon Johnson on this year's roster came to light this week when the team cut Deion Hankins. That is, as long as it's a healthy Johnson and this has not always been easy to find.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 18

Roschon Johnson May Not Make It to Week 1 With the Chicago Bears

In 2025, Kyle Monangai did what the Chicago Bears have been waiting on Roschon Johnson to do for years. Monangai exploded onto the scene in his first season in the NFL and is now in line to be the next lead back in Chicago once D'Andre Swift's days with the franchise end, which could be after this year.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 6, 2025

Bears RB Roschon Johnson practices, questionable vs. Vikings

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson returned to practice for the first time in a month on Saturday and is listed as questionable to play in the team's season opener versus the visiting Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 27, 2025

Chicago Bears ‘weakest’ position group is turning heads at training camp

The weakest positional group on the Chicago Bears roster is at running back. It seemed the team would add in a top free agent veteran or draft one in the middle of the 2025 NFL draft, but that did not happen.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 21, 2025

Chicago Bears could look in a surprise direction in the first round after the hiring of Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson on Monday gives the organization a completely new outlook. From an offensive standpoint, Johnson can take the Bears to new heights that fans have never seen before.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 20, 2024

Bears Can Get More from Roschon Johnson Than They've Asked

Only a select few in the Bears locker room can be certain about their future with the team, at least until the coaching situation gets settled. One player who looks like he has much more to offer than he's been allowed to show is Roschon Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / November 28, 2024

Roschon Johnson Ruled Out for Bears at Lions

In the first half of the NFC North battle between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, RB Roschon Johnson was questionable to return as he was evaluated for a concussion.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / November 17, 2024

Watch: Bears end TD drought with rushing score vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears found the end zone for the first time in nearly a month in Sunday's home game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Is your fantasy team going nowhere fast with Chicago’s D’Andre Swift? Does the Raiders’ Zamir White have you seeing red? Fix that roster with these three players in Week 4.

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