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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Bears-Packers Thursday Injury Report: Latest Updates and Analysis For Week 5
The Chicago Bears opened Week 5 with a lengthy injury report as they prepare to face the Green Bay Packers. Several key players missed Wednesday’s practice, including quarterback Caleb Williams, running backs Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift, and offensive linemen Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright.
Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / October 8
Bears RB D'Andre Swift limited, Kyle Monangai DNP again
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift was a limited participant in practice Thursday, one day after sitting out the session due to hip and knee injuries.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 8
D’Andre Swift isn’t in the doghouse despite soft benching in Week 4 and the Bears will need more from him against Packers
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift was pulled out of the game in Week 4 after his near-costly turnover but the Bears aren’t expected to punish him moving forward.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / October 8
Chicago Bears coach gives Kyler Gordon a reality check before Packers game
The injury report looks promising for a couple of Chicago Bears defenders who started the season on injured reserve/physically unable to perform. Cornerback
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Bears get crucial running back injury updates ahead of Packers game
The Chicago Bears are preparing for a huge rivalry game this weekend. Chicago will travel to Lambeau to face Green Bay in Week 5 for a massive NFC North showdown.
Tyson Bagent News / EasySportz / October 8
Tyson Bagent Embraces Heated Packers Rivalry
The tension between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers is reaching a boiling point. For a while, the rivalry felt a bit flat because Chicago wasn’t winning.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / October 8
NFL icon says Bears HC Ben Johnson is a ‘psychopath’ after QB decision
The Chicago Bears named Tyson Bagent as their starter in Week 4 versus the New York Jets. However, Case Keenum took the first snap while the former Shepherd Rams star lined up as a wide receiver.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 8
3 Bears Whose Roster Spots Could be in Jeopardy With Players Returning From IR
The Chicago Bears a few tough decisions to make over the next two weeks. They opened up the 21-day practice windows for linebacker Noah Sewell and defensive lineman Shemar Turner on September 23.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / October 8
Bears’ Caleb Williams gets encouraging injury update despite Week 5 ruling
The Chicago Bears will once again be without Caleb Williams for their Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. However, the quarterback is inching closer to his eventual return.
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 / October 8
Ideal Defensive Line Trade Acquisition for Bears Is Not an Edge Rusher
As it draws closer to this year's later Nov. 10 trade deadline, the contending Bears will be attached more and more to potential players to acquire. Barring some sort of unforeseen disaster between now and then, they'll be in the playoff hunt and can use help.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Bears Have a Mismatch Against Packers They Must Exploit in Week 5
The Chicago Bears enter Week 5 with a clear opportunity to attack one of the Green Bay Packers’ biggest weaknesses. While the Packers have plenty of talent on defense, their struggles against the run could create an ideal matchup for the Bears’ backfield.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / October 8
Bears coach Ben Johnson addresses D’Andre Swift issue
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears have won back-to-back games and are 3-1 this season. They achieved it despite playing without Caleb Williams in the last two weeks.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 8
Chicago Bears Defensive Report Card One Quarter Into 2026 NFL Season
The Chicago Bears' defense got off to a horrid start to the season after allowing 37 points to the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. However, since then, Dennis Allen's unit has been putting the clamps on opponents, with just 28 points allowed combined throughout the previous three weeks.
Luther Burden III News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Luther Burden III Makes it Clear What Bears Want To Do To Packers in Week 5
The Chicago Bears are no strangers to their Week 5 opponent. In recent battles, the Bears have had their way with the Packers. Most recently, Chicago rallied for a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against Green Bay in the 2025 NFL Wild Card round.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 8
Where Bears Go Next After Admitting to Surprise Over Edge's Retirement
You'll rarely get an admission of being surprised from a team when some personnel move they've made fizzles or completely backfires. It's not something Bears coach Ben Johnson was reluctant to discuss when it came to defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and his sudden retirement after Sunday's win.
Tyson Bagent News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Bears Have Something to Worry About With Tyson Bagent Starting in Week 5 at Packers
The Chicago Bears have plenty of momentum heading into Week 5, but they will face one of their biggest tests of the young season when they travel to Green Bay.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 7
Packers, Bears renew fight in NFC North
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson left little to suspense this week where his starting quarterback is concerned. Backup Tyson Bagent will start for the Bears when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday as Caleb Williams misses at least one more game with a hamstring injury.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Jordan Morgan knows how Packers can quiet Ben Johnson, Bears
The Green Bay Packers know there's only one way to deal with the bravado coming from the Chicago Bears and their head coach, Ben Johnson.
Dillon Thieneman News / A to Z Sports / October 7
Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman already looks like the draft pick everyone overthought, and Chicago’s defense is better for it
Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman has been all over the field early in his career, and two NFL draft analysts singled him out while revisiting which 2026 picks landed in exactly the right place.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 6
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Bears Make Three Practice Squad Moves
The Chicago Bears announced they have signed DB Elijah Jones and WR Scotty Miller to the practice squad. The Bears released DB Deantre Prince from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Marcus Davenport News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
Bears player suddenly retires a day after playing his final game
He recorded just one tackle in Chicago’s 23-12 victory in Week 4. He did not play in the Bears’ first three games of the season.
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