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Joint practice represents biggest day for Bears' tackle shuffle

Last Friday's practice against Miami was easily the biggest one of Bears training camp to that date. They learned their first-team defense stacked up well against an offense regarded as potentially explosive and they saw enough bigger plays from Caleb Williams with the offense to expect they'll all eventually come around after more reps.

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Why Ryan Poles says improvement is apparent in Caleb Williams

Bears GM Ryan Poles forecasts a tough time cutting down the roster Aug. 26 but one thing he is certain about is the progress he has seen in quarterback Caleb Williams and other young players .

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has a new favorite target

DJ Moore is the No. 1 wide receiver on the Chicago Bears‘ preseason depth chart, but he has a challenger for the job in training camp. Second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze has been turning heads at practices this month.

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Has Theo Benedet jumped Kiran Amegadjie on the depth chart?

For most of the summer, fans and media made assumptions about the Chicago Bears’ tackles. They assumed Darnell Wright would be starting at right tackle (and they are correct).

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Chicago Bears News / The Lead / 9 hours ago

Chicago Bears Left Tackle Battle Heating Up

Braxton Jones has been the closest thing to consistency that the Chicago Bears’ offensive line has seen in recent years. Jones has made 40 starts for the Bears since being drafted in 2022.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / 13 hours ago

Bears Camp Recap 8/14: Offense shines, OL vs DL receiver drills, and more

Most reports out of Halas Hall, from what was a shorts and shells practice, were that the Chicago Bears offense looked pretty good for a second consecutive day.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / 13 hours ago

Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland's NFL debut falls short of fellow first-round picks

Chicago Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland made his NFL debut in Week 1's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, and while he only played six snaps, it was great to see the eventual Ben Johnson mismatch moving around in a Bears uniform.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / 13 hours ago

Chicago Bears rookie dealt worrying fate in early 53-man roster projection

By Aug. 26, the Chicago Bears must cut their roster down to 53 players. General manager Ryan Poles, head coach Ben Johnson and company will have a number of difficult decisions to make.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / 14 hours ago

Chicago Bears may have taken massive step toward settling on starting left tackle

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp with one unsettled position along the offensive line: left tackle. Incumbent veteran Braxton Jones was expected to have a summer's long competition with rookie second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo, but after new developments this week, that competition may be over.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / 13 hours ago

Unheralded weapon climbing up Chicago Bears depth chart amid training camp

Outside of quarterback Caleb Williams, wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze are the biggest names in the Chicago Bears’ passing attack. Perhaps rookies Luther Burden or Colston Loveland, maybe even veteran Cole Kmet can dethrone them with a strong season.

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Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / 15 hours ago

NFL analyst questions Caleb Williams 'spine' during epic Bears rant

In what is turning into one of the most anticipated preseason games in franchise history, the Chicago Bears host the Buffalo Bills Sunday night at Soldier Field.

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Seth Rollins: ‘Best Version of Caleb Williams Can Lead Bears To Super Bowl’

WWE’s Seth Rollins, the architect of the greatest NFL Draft pick announcement in history, appeared on Good Morning Football on Thursday morning to talk a little NFL and, most importantly, about the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / 14 hours ago

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson not pressing Jaylon Johnson panic button yet

When Chicago Bears training camp opened, it was announced that star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with a long-term leg injury. While he hasn’t been able to make his injury return at any point, head coach Ben Johnson isn’t panicking just yet.

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Chicago Bears Looking to Add Depth in Backfield

The Chicago Bears are one of the more exciting teams to track this season after making boatloads of moves to improve their organization. They hired a new head coach in Ben Johnson, signed a swath of free agents to help on both sides of the line of scrimmage, and drafted players to help on the perimeter.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Will preseason reps erase Caleb Williams' struggles?

Will preseason reps erase recent struggles of Bears' Caleb Williams?

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The new entry in the Bears’ starting left tackle competition

The Chicago Bears have high expectations for their first year of the Ben Johnson era. Chicago received praise as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason.

Ian Wheeler News / NFL on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Chicago Bears RB Ian Wheeler inches closer to recovery

After suffering a season-ending injury in his rookie season, former Howard University star Ian Wheeler is inching closer to recovery. A standout prospect in the 2024 preseason for the Chicago Bears, Wheeler’s promising start was cut short.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / August 13

Chicago Bears Make Shocking Move On The Offensive Line In Preseason Practice Session

The Chicago Bears sent shockwaves through training camp this week by giving Theo Benedet first-team reps at offensive tackle, a decision few—if any—saw coming.

D.J. Moore News / A to Z Sports / August 13

'I’m not gonna be too selfish' — Bears position coach is taking a liking to DJ Moore's new role but will play fair with his usage

As the Chicago Bears look to find the best ways to creatively use all the offensive weapons in 2025, head coach Ben Johnson has been getting creative with wide receiver DJ Moore.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Chicago Bears left tackle battle takes a sudden turn with a new player joining the race going into the second preseason game

With each passing day, one would hope the Chicago Bears are getting closer to wrapping up one of the biggest positional battles on the roster, but that might not be the case.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

Bears make big decision amid concerning Caleb Williams reports

Those running the Bears hope that the hiring of Ben Johnson, an advertised offensive guru, will help Williams become a top-tier quarterback after the 23-year-old won only five of 17 starts during his rookie season.

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