Running back D’Andre Swift is entering the final season of his three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. All offseason, he has put in the work to make sure it counts. The 2026 season will mark Swift’s seventh in the NFL. But the running back still thinks he hasn’t fully scratched the surface of his ceiling, [...]
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The Chicago Bears are putting the finishing touches on their roster as they prepare for the 2026 season. Now, the franchise will have some extra money to work with. The Bears have restructured the contracts of guard Joe Thuney, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo and linebacker TJ Edwards, via Field Yates. Those three moves freed up [...]
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During most of this preseason, the Chicago Bears have been rumored to trade for a pass rusher. The defensive line is certainly one of the roster’s weak spots. Even more so now, after the Bears traded DT Gervon Dexter Sr. in a shocking move, landing another cornerback in Clark Phillips III. Outside of Montez Sweat, [...]
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The Chicago Bears created significant financial flexibility less than two weeks before their season opener. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, […]
ESPN’s Field Yates reports the Bears are restructuring G Joe Thuney, DE Dayo Odeyingbo and LB T.J. Edwards for around $17 million in 2026 cap space. Thuney, Odeyingbo and Edwards were scheduled to have three of the higher cap hits on the team at $16 million, $15.5 million and $8.25 million, respectively. The Bears were […]
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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles could be clearing space for a roster move ahead of next Sunday's season opener at the Carolina Panthers.
D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears are just over a week away from opening their 2026 regular season. The team is coming off a strong season led by Caleb Williams. The quarterback proved his doubters wrong by guiding the franchise to an NFC North title and reaching the Divisional Round. He has received a lot [...]
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Ask this question in any of the last 6+ years, and you would get something to the tune of: “A successful Bears season looks like QB development, improvement by (rattles off a handful of key players) and threaten for a playoff spot” But 2025 changed that. The Bears won their division, won a playoff game, […]
I live in suburban Chicago Illinois, which has several benefits. One of the big benefits is that I get to hear overconfident Bears fans on the radio, which I enjoy more than hearing overconfident Green Bay Packers fans on the radio. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not at all against proclaiming the superiority of your […]
Head coach Ben Johnson was hired to completely change the culture of the Chicago Bears. Year one proved that experiment to be a success, as the Bears won the NFC North. The franchise is now looking to keep their seat at the postseason table. For available free agents, Chicago’s current setup clearly has appeal. Defensive [...]
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The Chicago Bears entered Thursday’s final padded practice before their long weekend hoping to get through one last physical test […]
The Chicago Bears absolutely do not need two of their offensive stars picking up injuries at practice, as both D’Andre Swift and Rome Odunze ended practice early, Odunze with a leg and Swift reportedly with cramps. Early speculation is that neither injury was serious, but speculation is not confirmation so we will have to wait […]
While quarterback Caleb Williams is the focal point of the Chicago Bears offense, he can’t do everything alone. Which is why the team has invested so heavily on their offense line. Left tackle was the one spot where there were questions, leading to a four-man battle in training camp. Braxton Jones ultimately came out on [...]
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The Detroit Lions’ offensive prowess is undeniable heading into the 2026 NFL season, one year after a top-five total offense that came amid a rash of personnel losses at tight end and offensive line. The Lions missed the playoffs and ceded the NFC North title to the Chicago Bears and their head coach Ben Johnson, who coordinated Detroit’s […]
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams displayed a new look while attending the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Chicago Bears fans are looking forward to seeing how Colston Loveland performs in his second season. The tight end impressed many in 2025, including Ben Johnson, who has since often praised him for his strong performances. The head coach once again spoke highly of him on Wednesday, particularly his “phenomenal” skill set. The Bears used [...]
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The Chicago Bears opted against selecting a pass rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft. But if the problem continues to persist, it’ll be a clear need to address in the 2027 draft. The Bears are already doing their due diligence on available prospects. On Thursday, Chicago scouts are expected to attend Minnesota’s matchup against Eastern [...]
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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift suffered an apparent injury during Thursday's practice, which caused concern among fantasy managers. Below, we will analyze the latest injury report on the Chicago Bears' running back and determine if he is on track to play in Week 1. Will Swift play in Week 1? Let's dive in! […]
The Chicago Bears thought they had their safety situation figured out when they signed Coby Bryant and drafted Dillon Thieneman. But with Bryant now forced to undergo surgery, who starts next to Thieneman has become a major question. On Wednesday, Xavier Woods seemed to have a stranglehold of the position, via Sean Hammond of the [...]
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After the playoff loss, D’Andre Swift made it clear he was coming back to the Chicago Bears. However, on Thursday, his enthusiasm ran into a wall. Swift had to be taken out of practice due to experiencing what is being described as “significant discomfort,” per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sources told Schefter that Swift was […]
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Colston Loveland has only faced the Green Bay Packers three times. However, the Chicago Bears tight end has already fully embraced his team’s rivalry with them. He sent some strong words to the Packers. Loveland entered the league in 2025 as Chicago’s No. 10 overall pick. He lived up to expectations in his collegiate career [...]
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Colston Loveland gave Chicago Bears fans a lot of reasons to be excited about last year. The then-rookie emerged as one of the best young stars in the NFL, and he sent a strong message to the team’s fans ahead of the 2026 season. The Bears selected him at No. 10 overall and he immediately [...]
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The Chicago Bears are once again expected to unleash their two-headed rushing attack on the league in 2026. However, that plan can only work if both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are on the field. That hasn’t been the case for Monangai, who has missed time with a hyperextended knee. There still isn’t definitive word [...]
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All offseason, Chicago Bears fans have heard the hype surrounding wide receiver Luther Burden. Because of it, Rome Odunze has taken a bit of a back seat. But no one has forgotten what the wide receiver brings to the table. The Bears certainly haven’t. And as Marc Silverman of Shaw Local watched Chicago’s training camp, [...]
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The Chicago Bears got a scare on the injury front on Thursday, when star wide receiver Rome Odunze exited practice with an apparent lower-body issue. However, it seems that he has avoided a serious injury and should be fine going forward, according to Dan Wiederer of The Athletic. “Update: Preliminary indications are that Bears WR […]
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