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How Ben Johnson might be missing a major analytics opportunity

One of the more comical moments at Halas Hall during Bears offseason work probably shouldn't have been. In fact, while Ben Johnson was joking around a bit, he probably should have been more serious based on his own offensive preference.

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4 Blockbuster trades the Bears could make before training camp

Fans of the Chicago Bears know better by now than to buy into the offseason hype. They've been here before, heard the NFL analysts pick the Bears as dark horse playoff contenders, just to see the team fail miserably once football is played.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 22

Chicago Bears facing contract dilemma with critical starter in 2025

General manager Ryan Poles has never been shy about rewarding Chicago Bears players with contract extensions. Team leaders like Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet, and Kyler Gordon have all received lucrative new deals in recent seasons.

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How many of the 24 receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in five minutes.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 22

Bleak 2025 prediction spells trouble for the Chicago Bears

Despite several underachieving seasons in a row, the Chicago Bears will begin 2025 as one of the most interesting teams in the NFL. The schedule makers apparently agree, as the Bears will kick off their 2025 season on Monday Night Football against the division rival Minnesota Vikings.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Bears Expected to Move On From High-Priced Starter After 2025

Looking beyond the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears appear to be heading toward some major decisions involving high-priced veterans. With new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge, the team continues to reshape its identity under fresh leadership.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / June 22

Chicago Bears playoff hopes doused in cold water

Between head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival and all of the team’s offseason additions, the Chicago Bears have been label as an early playoff contender. However, the Bears still have a mountain to climb if they want to change their recent franchise narrative.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / June 22

CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams laugh about infamous postgame handshake

Well, at least C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams have a sense of humor. With the two together on stage with Kay Adams, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning at FanDuel’s FanaticsFest this weekend, Adams asked Stroud what advice he might give the Chicago Bears star as the latter goes into his second season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 22

The different look for DJ Moore coming in Ben Johnson's offense

DJ Moore felt like the question put him a bit too far into the future and maybe it took him a bit too deep into Ben Johnson's head . The question merely pertained to setting goals for this season .

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / June 22

Do you like the over or under on these Chicago Bears season-long player props?

You can now bet on yardage and touchdown totals for some Chicago Bears players. The NFL season is becoming increasingly close to a 12-month season. From the Super Bowl, we jump to the NFL Combine.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 22

Biggest surprises and likely outcomes to Bears training camp battles

As Bears coach Ben Johnson said very early on in offseason work, no one wins jobs during OTAs and minicamp . They sure could position themselves for the coming battle , though.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 22

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams responds to ‘choice words’ from Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson held “intense” practices this spring, per multiple media members who attended OTAs. Veterans like DJ Moore were called out for body language, and Cole Kmet for lining up incorrectly.

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / June 22

The Evolution of Soldier Field

Stadium Changes from Then to Now The Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field is an iconic, historical stadium. But the Bears didn’t start in Soldier Field, nor does Soldier Field look the same as it does today as it did in 1971.

Colston Loveland News / ChiCitySports / June 22

Chicago Bears opponents dealt scary Colston Loveland message

Chicago Bears fans have been unable to see first-round pick Colston Loveland in action as he makes his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. However, once the tight end does return to the field, the Bears will have a dynamic threat entering their passing attack.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Peyton Manning made some comments right in front of Caleb Williams that likely made the Chicago Bears QB very uncomfortable

Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning made some comments during a panel at Fanatics Fest that almost certainly made Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams uncomfortable. Manning was part of a "Franchise Faces" panel alongside Williams, Eli Manning, Bryce Young, and CJ Stroud this weekend in New York.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 21

Daunting task ahead of Chicago Bears seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai

When Bears coach Ben Johnson gave running back Kyle Monangai high praise for being a player who stood out during OTAs and minicamp , it had to give hope to fans that they might have an answer besides D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in the backfield .

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 21

Former Chicago Bears draft pick charged in fatal car crash: Report

A former Chicago Bears draft pick was charged in connection with a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday morning in Dublin, Ohio, per multiple reports.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 21

Bears’ Caleb Williams takes savage shot at Packers fans — ‘They suck’

Caleb Williams will not stop reminding fans that he is already 1-0 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Although only one year into his professional career, the Chicago Bears quarterback had already developed a distaste for his divisional rival’s fan base.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Is a Recent Bears Trade Already at Risk of Backfiring?

The Chicago Bears have made bold moves to reshape their roster, but with that comes inevitable attrition. As the team transitions into a new phase under a retooled coaching staff and front office led by new head coach Ben Johnson, one position group stands out as particularly unsettled.