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Bears GM Ryan Poles’ draft nightmare exposed with latest roster cuts

The Chicago Bears are trimming the roster to meet the 53-man limit today, and they just released another recent draft pick. GM Ryan Poles signed an extension with the Chicago Bears this July, which now means he’s under contract through the 2029 season.

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Ben Johnson decides how many QBs he wants on the roster

Bears coach Ben Johnson isn't ready to reveal starters yet but was in the mood before Tuesday's practice for letting out some of the roster plans. The team will have three quarterbacks as veteran Case Keenum will join starter Caleb Williams and backup Tyson Bagent on the 53-man roster.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson confirms a major roster battle is still undecided and could see more changes well into the regular season

The Chicago Bears biggest roster battle throughout the entire offseason has been at the left tackle position, and it's still a major question the team hasn't been able to answer with Week 1 approaching.

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Chicago Bears make surprise 53-man roster decision at wide receiver

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is clearing out the wide receiver room, and he isn't concerned about NFL draft pedigree. On Tuesday, Poles cut ties with wide receiver Tyler Scott, a fourth-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft.

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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.

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TE Premium Draft Strategy explained: Top fantasy football targets for 2025

Tight end premium scoring is becoming increasingly popular in the fantasy football world as a way to add value to a position that is often overlooked during roster construction.

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Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Bears latest roster cut proves Ryan Poles third-round curse is still alive as another recent draft pick fails to make the team’s initial 53-man roster

As the Chicago Bears continue to trim down the roster to 53 players by the 4:00pm EST deadline, the latest name to get waived raises some more red flags with general manager Ryan Poles.

Zacch Pickens News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Chicago Bears officially give up on 2023 3rd round pick

The Chicago Bears are giving up on a 2023 third-round pick as they trim the roster to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon. The Bears had a few difficult decisions to make on the defensive line this week.

Patrick Mahomes News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

The solution to Chicago's pass rush woes has been right in front of them all along

Everyone knows that Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback on the planet right now, but he's not as good as he looked against the Chicago Bears in their preseason finale.

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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

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has underreported story pop up

The issues with Caleb Williams running the Chicago Bears offense in the presnap and throwing the ball with accuracy in training camp have been well-documented.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / August 26

‘Some Improvement There Is Likely’: Why New NFL Coach Is in a Great Spot to Succeed

Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, finds himself in a promising position as the 2025 NFL season approaches. His leadership during the preseason has garnered attention, with many analysts noting the potential for improvement within the team.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

Greatest Chicago Bears worries heading into 2025 regular season

Bears safety Kevin Byard on Monday spoke about how much practice is an indicator of success . He wanted to say a good training camp just completed in terms of work output means the Bears are ready, but had to admit it doesn't always happen this way.

JP Richardson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

Chicago Bears waive wide receiver who was 2025 training camp favorite

The Chicago Bears took another big step toward slashing their roster to the final 53-man squad on Tuesday morning. According to team insider Brad Biggs, the Bears have waived training camp favorite J.P.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

Chicago Bears' answer at running back may have just emerged on waiver wire

The Chicago Bears appear to have a running back problem. And, no, it's not a D'Andre Swift problem. Instead, it's about the depth behind him and the injuries that have spread throughout the running backroom.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Bears should capitalize on another team's mistake by adding a physical RB off the waiver wire to address a big need before final cuts

Cutdown day is a tough time for all teams around the league forced to make some difficult decisions, but it's also a big opportunity time for strategic general managers who keep an eye on other rosters around the league.

Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / August 26

Ben Johnson addresses Bears fans’ concerns over Caleb Williams in Year Two, ‘absolutely not’

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has addressed any concerns fans might have over star second-year quarterback Caleb Williams as they head into their first year of working together in the NFL.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 25

Chicago Bears 2025 Win Total Odds: Why Chicago’s Win Total Might Be Dead Wrong

The Bears have broken our hearts multiple times, so look, I get it. After diving into Chicago’s 2025 outlook, something doesn’t smell right about that 8.5-win total floating around sportsbooks.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Bears trending toward making surprise move at WR

The Chicago Bears have until Tuesday afternoon to release their initial 53-man roster, and one wide receiver is giving the coaching staff an awful lot to think about before the deadline.

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