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'He just doesn’t call the game scared' — Ben Johnson’s reputation soars among offensive play-callers heading into first season with the Bears

When the Chicago Bears open the 2025 regular season on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, a new face will be on the sideline leading the Bears onto Soldier Field in head coach Ben Johnson.

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Caleb Williams among Bears' five permanent captains for 2025

Coach Ben Johnson named the Bears' captains for the 2025 season. The team's five permanent captains for the season were voted on by the players. Quarterback Caleb Williams and left guard Joe Thuney are the captains on offense, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and safety Kevin Byard on defense and kicker Cairo Santos on special teams.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Dennis Allen's interest in reuniting with a former second-round pick shows how dire the Bears pass rush is following Austin Booker's injury

When the Chicago Bears finalized the 53-man roster last week, there were still some noticeable concerns with the initial group heading into Ben Johnson's first season as the head coach.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

How many of the 24 NFL players to record at least 30 sacks since the 2021 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 2

Ben Johnson, Bears go with Braxton Jones at left tackle

Bears head coach Ben Johnson stuck with incumbent starter Braxton Jones at left tackle following a months-long competition with Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 2

Bears announce five captains for 2025 season

The Bears announced their team captain for the 2025 regular season over social media on Tuesday. The team captains announced will be quarterback Caleb Williams, left guard Joe Thuney, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, free safety Kevin Byard, and kicker Cairo Santos.

Braxton Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Bears make decision on starting LT for Week 1

After an open competition during training camp, the Bears have settled on their Week 1 starting left tackle.

Bears place DE Austin Booker on IR

How Bears' Caleb Williams is using his car to prepare for second pro season

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Chicago Bears' defense hoping to get a major boost in Week 1 against the Vikings, but the coaches will be careful with how they handle it

When the Chicago Bears reported back at training camp a few months ago, the team was noticeably missing a key player on the defensive side of the ball.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Ben Johnson Officially Names Winner of Crucial Bears Position Battle

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their 2025 season, all eyes will be on quarterback Caleb Williams. However, it'll be hard for him to reach his No. 1 pick potential spending half the season on his back.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / September 2

10 Bears Takes Heading Into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Regular Season

Optimism reigns supreme for all 32 teams as the 2025 NFL regular season kicks off this week, starting on Thursday night. For the Chicago Bears, there’s plenty to be excited about.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Bears finally name winner of key position battle before Vikings’ game

It might not have been much of a surprise, but the Chicago Bears named their starting left tackle for their Week 1 contest against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

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Jaylon Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 2

Chicago Bears update on Jaylon Johnson isn’t promising for Vikings game

The Chicago Bears didn’t have a promising update on Tuesday for their most important defender for the Monday night contest against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Bears sending a clear message with 2025 captain selections about the leadership they expect and how it differs from a year ago

Heading into Monday night's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have announced an important piece of information that will play a major role for this locker room in 2025.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman share perspective on Bears’ ongoing pre-snap issues going into Week 1 matchup with the Vikings

As the Chicago Bears get prepared for Monday night's regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, one issue still presents a major concern for the offense based on the last time we saw the unit in action.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 2