The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claim former Vikings guard Trevor Keegan off waivers, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports. Keegan, a 2024 fifth‑round pick who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles and played seven games for Minnesota this season, joins a Bucs line that has sparked a turnaround after an 0‑4 start, highlighted by a 16‑0 shutout of the Falcons in Week 8. The 26‑year‑old, a three‑time All‑Big Ten honoree and 2022 national champion at Michigan, will debut as Tampa Bay heads to Chicago for Sunday Night Football against the Bears.
The Chicago Bears have a 16-man practice squad, but the list will be fluid, and we’ll update it throughout the year. UPDATE (10/6): The Bears signed wideout Scotty Miller and corner Elijah Jones. They waived corner De’Antre Prince, UPDATE (10/5): The Bears released defensive end Marcus Davenport after he requested his release; he then retired. Practice […]
Here is the Chicago Bears 53-man roster for the 2026 season, which we’ll update as transactions are made. 10/13 UPDATES: The Bears activated defensive lineman Shemar Turner from the PUP list and placed defensive end Montez Sweat on the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list. OFFENSE (23) Quarterback (3): Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum Running back […]
Opta Analyst breaks down the 2026 NFL landscape after Week 8, separating true contenders from pretenders. The Chicago Bears lead the NFC North with an 85.2% playoff chance (6‑2) after bolstering their defense with Jeffery Simmons, while the Detroit Lions sit at 82.6% (5‑2) despite defensive inconsistency. The San Francisco 49ers dominate league‑wide with a 96% playoff probability (6‑1, +58 point differential, 51.6% offensive success). The Cincinnati Bengals rank second in team rating (13.29) and hold a 93.2% chance (offensive success 48.96%). Buffalo Bills (91.6% chance, 6‑1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (82.4% chance, 5‑2, +85 points) also feature strong cases, each with favorable remaining schedules. The analysis uses offensive/defensive success rates, point differentials and schedule strength to forecast the second half of the season.
The Chicago Bears place defensive tackle Kentavius Street on injured reserve after a knee injury in the Monday night win over Seattle. To fill the roster spot, they promote tight end Stephen Carlson from the practice squad and sign defensive tackle Earnest Brown. Street, a 2018 fourth‑round pick, has bounced around the league with one‑year deals in New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and now Chicago, logging nine tackles, two for loss and one sack in eight games this season.
The Chicago Bears, fresh off the blockbuster acquisition of All‑Pro DT Jeffery Simmons, are still hunting cornerbacks as the 2026 trade deadline looms. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the Bears have a growing need at the position, with Washington’s Mike Sainristil and Philadelphia’s Riq Woolen emerging as potential targets, though the Commanders may not be willing to part with Sainristil. Detroit is also in the mix, and former Bear corner Nahshon Wright is on the radar. Meanwhile, the Bears are linked to edge rushers like Khalil Mack, but the Chargers appear reluctant to trade him. The deadline is Nov. 10, with the Commanders (2‑4‑1) and Eagles (2‑6) both facing roster decisions.
The Chicago Bears have a chance to pull off an impressive feat as the schedule has set up the chance to beat both the defending conference
Chicago must take advantage of a wide-open conference.
Out of the blue, the Seahawks will have to prepare on a short week for a must-win NFC West rematch with the Cardinals minus their starting quarterback, who suffered multiple injuries in Monday’s loss to the Bears.
The Philadelphia Eagles surprise fans by announcing former Patriots one‑game starter Joe Milton will start this Sunday, sparking debate over his merit versus current quarterbacks like the Ravens’ Jacoby Brissett and questioning if the Eagles are now the NFL’s “saddest” team. The episode also covers a wild Week 9 preview, a doctor’s take on Philadelphia’s QB situation, the Jeffery Simmons‑styled Bears, and praise for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ new uniforms. Listeners get a mix of election‑day banter, football speculation, and midseason outlooks.
After Jeffery Simmons helped the Bears roll to a 34-17 victory over Seattle, Chicago remains active at the trade deadline, targeting a cornerback to fix its weakest spot. Pro Football Focus ranks starter Jaylon Johnson 97th of 102, rookie Malik Muhammad is injured, and Tyrique Stevenson has struggled with health issues. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler say the Bears, like division rival Lions, are scouting available corners—names such as Washington’s Mike Sainristil and Philadelphia’s Riq Woolen (potentially for a Day‑3 pick) are mentioned—despite limited draft capital post‑Simmons deal. The team’s quest for secondary help could shape its Super Bowl push.
Bears trade rumors include three possible tight end additions after Cole Kmet's season ending injury, with Dallas Goedert among the options.
The Chicago Bears upset defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and the win hinges on three key contributors beyond stars Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Defensive end Jeffery Simmons dominated the line, cutting Seattle’s blitz rate from 40% to 15% and freeing teammates like Devin Bush, Montez Sweat and Austin Booker to make big plays. Rookie wideout Rome Odunze finally delivered, posting his best game with multiple chunk‑gain receptions and serving as a reliable target for Williams. Meanwhile, D’Andre Swift logged a modest 69 yards on 27 carries but scored three touchdowns, extending his league‑leading 10 rushing TDs and keeping the Bears’ offense moving. The article highlights how these performances shifted momentum and secured the victory.
The Chicago Bears have lost starting left tackle Braxton Jones for the rest of the 2026 season after season‑ending surgery on a partially torn patellar tendon. Jones, who posted 144 snaps with zero sacks allowed and only two pressures before going on IR in Week 3, is the fourth offensive lineman on the depth chart dealing with injury—backup Theo Benedet also carries a shoulder issue, leaving rookie Ozzy Trapilo as a potential starter. The move jeopardizes the Bears' offensive stability as they chase a Super Bowl bid and raises questions about Jones' contract future.
The Seattle Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, rule starting quarterback Sam Darnold out with a quadriceps injury suffered during Monday night’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald says Darnold is week‑to‑week and won’t play in Sunday’s NFC West clash with the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 8, prompting backup Drew Lock to start. Lock, who helped Seattle win a comeback against New England and threw three TDs in a previous win over the Cardinals, will be supported by rookie Jalen Milroe. The Seahawks sit 4‑4 and hope the change sparks a turnaround.
The Seattle Seahawks will enter Week 9 without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who is sidelined with a quad injury and a cracked rib sustained in Monday night’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Macdonald labels Darnold "week-to-week," prompting the return of Drew Lock to the starting lineup. Lock, who filled in for Darnold in Week 1 and has thrown 4 touchdowns—all to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba—in two full outings without a turnover, missed his last two games with an elbow injury but is now healthy. He will face Gardner Minshew II, who steps in for benched Jacoby Brissett, in the Seahawks’ home rematch against the Arizona Cardinals.
Ahead of the trade deadline, the Bears are scouting cornerback options, while the Lions target corners and possibly a linebacker after injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder. The Packers join the hunt for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Minnesota, sitting 6‑1, weighs roster upgrades for a playoff push; coach Kevin O’Connell expresses confidence in the current squad but notes the Vikings are exploring trades for a running back, interior O‑line or blocking tight end, mindful of salary‑cap constraints.
The Chicago Bears announce that offensive tackle Braxton Jones is out for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing right‑knee surgery. Jones suffered a partially torn patellar tendon in Week 3’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 3. The 27‑year‑old, who earned the starting left‑tackle spot on a $5 million one‑year deal, now faces an uncertain future as his contract expires after the season. Jones has logged 47 starts in 49 games since being drafted in the fifth round of 2022.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffers a quad injury on Monday Night Football against the Bears and will miss Sunday’s home game versus the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran backup Drew Lock, who previously helped Seattle beat the Cardinals on the road, gets the start. The Cardinals will be led by Gardner Minshew, who recently replaced Jacoby Brissett after a comeback win over Dallas. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET in Seattle, and the Seahawks hope Lock can replicate his early‑season success without Darnold.
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has racked up $35,823 in NFL fines for wearing Caddix cleats, a brand not approved by the league’s official partners Nike, Adidas and Under Armour. Despite the penalties, Williams insists the shoes’ “SmartStuds” technology helps prevent lower‑body injuries and he will keep wearing them. Caddix’s PR chief Michelle Kafka defended his choice, calling the situation a rare case of a top draft pick lacking a shoe contract and sparking debate over athlete branding and league‑mandated logos. The Bears recently beat Seattle with Williams in plain black cleats.
The Chicago Bears are juggling trade talks as the NFL deadline looms, with pass‑rusher Khalil Mack still a headline name but cornerback depth emerging as the bigger priority. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes interest in Washington's Mike Sainristil and Philadelphia’s Riq Woolen, the latter potentially attainable for a Day 3 draft pick. Meanwhile, rookie Malik Muhammad and inconsistent starters Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson underscore the need for a reliable CB. With the Chargers reluctant to move Mack, the Bears must weigh secondary upgrades against a possible Mack reunion before the deadline.
The Chicago Bears lose starting left tackle Braxton Jones for the rest of the 2026 season after right‑knee surgery on November 3. The season‑ending injury removes a key protector of quarterback Caleb Williams, forcing the offensive line to reshuffle as the team heads into the second half of the schedule. Jones, a 2022 draft pick who started all 17 games as a rookie, had been a vital veteran presence, and his absence heightens Chicago’s offensive challenges.
The Chicago Bears are exploring cornerback help after trading for Jeffery Simmons, with two NFC East defenders emerging as targets.
After a 10‑point loss to the Chicago Bears, Seattle’s Seahawks tumble out of the top‑10 in the latest national power rankings. CBS Sports and Bleacher Report each drop them six spots—to 14th and 13th—citing Sam Darnold’s struggles and a 4‑4 record that makes the win over Kansas City look like a fluke. More lenient outlets move the Seahawks only a few places, with NFL.com placing them 7th, ESPN at 8th, and Pro Football Talk at 9th. The average ranking fell from 5.8 to 10.2, and questions loom over offensive coordinator Brian Fleury’s future as Seattle heads into a Week 9 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.
The Chicago Bears, sitting 6-2 and riding a 34-17 win over Seattle, suffer a major setback as left tackle Braxton Jones is ruled out for the season after undergoing right‑knee surgery to repair a partially torn patellar tendon suffered in Week 3. Reported by the Chicago Tribune, the injury ends Jones' chance to return before the bye and his one‑year contract expires next spring, making his future with the team uncertain. While the offensive line has performed well without him, the loss tests depth ahead of the trade deadline and the Bears' Super Bowl push.