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Chicago Bears 2026 Radio Network Affiliate Stations

The Chicago Bears’ radio flagship will once again be ESPN 1000 (AM 1000, 100.3 FM HD2), and they’ll broadcast all of Chicago’s preseason and regular-season games for the 2026 season. Jeff Joniak will be on play-by-play for the 26th consecutive year, while analyst Tom Thayer begins his 30th year in the booth for the Bears […]

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Bears fans can’t get enough of Jordan van den Berg

You wouldn’t know it by the photogs taking pictures for Getty and USA Today, the two outlets we get our pics from, but Chicago Bears fans can’t get enough of rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg. Then again, maybe their photographers assigned to Bears gams and practices aren’t Bears fans. Regardless, these photographers need […]

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ESPN is wrong about the Chicago Bears

In my day job, I am an English professor. This is relevant because in my hobby of writing about football, I frequently encounter people who forget that words mean things. ESPN just released a ranking of NFL positional groups that includes this statement: “you would be surprised by what you can learn sitting down and […]

Making Monsters: Caleb Williams is ‘light years ahead’ of last year

The Chicago Bears have dealt with some injury adversity in the first few weeks of training camp, and those injuries have affected some of the position battles on the team. On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by FOX Sports’ Carmen Vitali to discuss the injuries and how left tackle, cornerback, running back, […]

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Question of the Day: Should Chicago Add a Running Back?

With Chicago’s RB1B out with an injury for the near future and the depth at running back behind D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai pedestrian at best, it got me thinking about potential options to add to the room now that more roster cuts are being reported. Let’s take a look at some of those options […]

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Chicago Bears News: Bears and Bengals back and forth at joint practice

Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy. The Bears and Bengals had a give-and-take practice, as both sides had really good and not-so-good plays put on tape for coaches to evaluate. Today’s big […]

Chicago Bears News: Joint practice with the Bengals today in Cincy

Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy. After a light practice on Wednesday, the Bears hop down to Cincinnati to hold a joint practice with the Bengals today, ahead of Saturday’s pre-season game […]

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Bears hold short practice ahead of tomorrow’s practice with the Bengals

The Chicago Bears practiced for only about 45 minutes at Halas Hall today because tomorrow they’ll strap it up for a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, which, while a controlled scrimmage, should also be physical. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen met the media this morning and said, “It’s going to be a heck of a […]

The Mac & Read Show: Who are your 5 Most Important Bears?

There is A LOT going on with the Chicago Bears right now. Preseason game number one is in the books; there was a spirited practice today at Halas Hall yesterday; the Bears will be in Cincinnati tomorrow for a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s game vs the Bengals; and several roster battles are heating up! […]

Bears Camp Report: Fights break out, left tackle shuffle, injury updates

With a joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals looming, the Chicago Bears held a spirited and live practice at Halas Hall today, and at least two fights broke out! CHGO’s Greg Braggs shared that “Austin Booker and Cole Kmet had to be separated after a physical run in 11-on-11s.” And the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs […]

Five Bears Takes Following Their Preseason Opener

The Chicago Bears kicked off their 2026 preseason slate with an impressive 34-10 victory at Soldier Field. Although Saturday’s game will be their lone preseason contest at home, the stakes will continue to rise when they head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals during a midweek joint practice and then on Saturday evening for […]

The two most interesting PFF grades from the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 preseason win

As far as preseason openers go, that Chicago Bears win over the Cleveland Browns was pretty…boring. (Which isn’t bad, especially on an injury front.) None of the stars, like Caleb Williams, played a snap, leaving the backups to show their stuff and make their case to stick on the 53-man roster or practice squad down […]

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Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Will Kyler Gordon ever be the same?

Go ahead — let it out. I know that a lot of you have been looking for a place to vent. Use this, down below. Kyler Gordon’s injury issues are getting more confusing and frustrating with each passing day. And Bears fans are calling him out. A few days ago, Adam Hoge of CHGO had […]

Chicago Bears News: Bears sign Marcus Davenport, take day off practice

Here’s your daily heaping helping of all the Chicago Bears news that’s fit to share, what’s going on with the NFL and, of course, a look at The Enemy. The Chicago Bears have decided to kick the tires on the oft-injured Marcus Davenport, hoping that in doing so the sidewalls won’t explode on them. Can […]

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Kyle Monangai Injury Update and Bears Announce 4 Roster Moves

In case you missed it, Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai injured his knee in practice yesterday, and earlier today, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared an update on social media, calling it a hyperextension. He added that Monangai is “Expected to miss multiple weeks, but per the MRI, the outcome is considered positive.” The most positive aspect […]

Chicago Bears Sign Defensive End Marcus Davenport

For the entirety of the offseason the Chicago Bears largely stood pat with their defensive line. Today brings an entirely new face to the lineup as well as a reunion between a veteran and his former coach. As first reported by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, and now officially announced by the team, the Bears […]

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Depth in the Trenches: OL Notes from the Bears win over the Browns

The Chicago Bears have long struggled to maintain a quality offensive line, but under Ben Johnson there seems to be a true push to have quality starters and meaningful depth throughout the line. However, it’s not enough to simply have names, those names have to be attached to players who can answer the bell. Every […]

An Odyssey for Beef on Chicago’s Defensive Line

Throughout the entire offseason and preseason, there have been countless stories about the Chicago Bears and the state of their defensive line. Earlier in the spring came news and confirmation that general manager Ryan Poles inquired about Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. Shortly thereafter came speculation on Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl EDGE […]