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Chicago Bears 2025 Roster Turnover: Safety could receive a total reset
One year after having every returning safety signed through the upcoming season, the Chicago Bears now find themselves with none who played last year under contract. This is an opportunity to re-work the room specifically for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and get the exact type of player he prefers at the position. Here are Chicago’s current safeties. […]
How did you become a Bears fan?
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Chicago Bears. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
The Bear’s Den, February 23, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Nahshon Wright: I’d love to stay in Chicago, had a great season because of how we played We’d love for him to say Column: Chicago Bears are headed to Indiana — for football, not politics. 6 topics for the NFL combine For the combine, of course. Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago […]
Better Call Paul: The Untold Story of the Bears’ Paul Patterson
In training camp of 1968, the Bears’ brass decided that the team’s steady increase in Black players necessitated a new team captain who was Black. Three club leaders made the call to name veteran cornerback Bennie McRae a captain: team president and GM George “Mugs” Halas Jr., head coach Jim Dooley and Paul Patterson. And […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: What’s the Defensive End Plan?
You can never have enough pass rushers, so when you don’t have enough, it really stands out. The Chicago Bears had 35 sacks last season, which was 22nd in the NFL, and 84 QB hits, which was 25th. It wasn’t just a lack of pass rush that plagued the Bears, because they also struggled in […]
Chicago Bears fan discussion: Where in the world are our Windy City Gridiron readers?
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year, where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Windy City Gridiron readers? We don’t want or need your address or any […]
The Chicago Bears have the NFL’s No. 1 play of the 2025 season
Yesterday, the NFL shared the top ten plays of the Chicago Bears from last season, and because there was so much awesomeness to choose from, the NFL had to squeeze 13 plays into their Bears’ top 10. Today, the NFL social media team was back at it, but this time, they shared the top ten […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Defensive tackle rotation needs an upgrade
The Chicago Bears’ defensive tackle situation is likely to be addressed in both free agency (or trade) and the NFL Draft. Not only was Chicago’s pass rush questionable all season, but they also allowed the sixth most rushing yards in the NFL at 5.0 yards per rush. The Bears need someone who can push the […]
Bears 2026 Offseason Preview: Identifying 5 Potential ‘Surprise’ Moves
With the legal negotiation period quickly approaching, teams all around the league are gearing up to execute their offseason plans. For the first time in what feels like forever, the Chicago Bears aren’t viewed as one of the NFL’s top “buyers” after finishing 11-6 and earning their first postseason victory in 15 seasons. That said, […]
NFL Needs 13 Spots to Pick the Top 10 Plays From the Bears 2025 Season
You know you experienced something special when the National Football League shares the top 10 plays of your favorite team, and they are forced to squeeze in three additional plays into the top 10. And if we’re being honest, the 2025 Chicago Bears had a few others that could have made the NFL’s Top 10 […]
Why Daniel Jeremiah thinks Bears can’t go wrong with trench options in 2026 NFL Draft
Newsflash: the Chicago Bears need help up front. *Gasps* How dare I say something so controversial? You’re right. No, but seriously: the Bears will very likely—like, almost 98% likelihood—pick a large, large human to join their team when they’re on the clock for No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Assuming they don’t […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Is a linebacker overhaul coming?
The Chicago Bears’ defense is in need of some pass rush help, but there’s a real chance the linebacker corps receives the biggest makeover on the roster. One player has already been cut, another seems likely, and a third suffered a serious injury two months ago. Here’s how the Bears are currently set in their linebacker room. […]
Revisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: 5th Round – Pick 169
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
The Bear’s Den, February 20, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL OUR MAN JACK! How Jack Silverstein became Chicago’s sports historian Hear all about our very own Jack Silverstein who’s now getting the recognition he deserves. BEARSSSSSS Bears cut LB Amen Ogbongbemiga $2M cap savings. Hammond Bears? Team says Indiana site near Wolf Lake is now their main stadium focus That’s what, […]
Chicago Bears Promote Jeff King to Assistant General Manager
On his 43rd birthday, Jeff King was promoted to Assistant General Manager of the Chicago Bears, a job one step below the Bears’ primary football decision-maker, General Manager Ryan Poles. He replaces Ian Cunningham, who left to become the General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons, which is the Falcons’ secondary football decision-maker. In case you […]
Bears stadium update: Deal for Indiana takes next step
Illinois is going to need a Caleb Williams-type fourth-quarter comeback to keep the Chicago Bears in the state. On Thursday morning, Indiana Senate Bill 27, which establishes a stadium authority to negotiate and create a stadium for the Chicago Bears, passed out of committee with a 27-0 vote. It’s important to note this is not […]
Bears release veteran LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
The Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday. The team made the announcement official in a tweet from their Communications Department. Ogbongbemiga signed with the Bears on a one-year deal in 2024, and he was extended on a two-year, $5 million contract in 2025. This past season, he played in eight games and started in […]
The Bears are chasing the league’s latest trend in targeting new running backs
Running the football is back, baby. Don’t just take my word for it, either. We know, of course, that the NFL has become a passer-oriented league as the rules have changed and quarterbacks have become even more important to team success. That, in turn, has led a lot of people to dismiss building offense around […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: The Specialists
The Chicago Bears’ special teams had some big moments in 2026, with Josh Blackwell winning NFC Player of the Week after his block in Las Vegas, and Cairo Santos winning it following his three field goals and onside kick performance against the Packers. And who can forget Jake Moody walking off the Commanders or Devin Duvernay’s last-minute […]
Chicago Bears Question of the Day: What is Austin Booker’s Ceiling?
Austin Booker just finished his second season after being drafted in the 5th round alongside Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in 2024. That year, the Chicago Bears did not have a second-round selection because they had traded it for Montez Sweat, but after two other draft picks, they did go ahead and trade back into […]
The Bear’s Den, February 19, 2025
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Maxx Crosby makes waves with comments to Caleb Wlliams If you haven’t seen the podcast interview, you really should. Check out Lester’s story. Bears make 4 coaching hires official Press Taylor was promoted to offensive coordinator and Eric Studesville was named running backs coach. Officially. Who is Press Taylor? Meet […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: How much will wide receiver change?
In the 2025 season, the Chicago Bears had five players with 60 or more targets, which was the first time they did that since 2020. Head coach Ben Johnson said that his pass plays have a primary receiver built into each call, and that first read varies from play to play. Heading into the second […]
A brief history of the Chicago Bears’ starting QB streak
The Chicago Bears have been searching for a franchise quarterback for a long, long time. No one is disputing that. But when do fans know when the team actually has one? It’s sort of one of those “you know it when you see it” deals. But what are the measures of a franchise quarterback? Is […]
Bears Announce Offensive Coaching Staff Changes
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Bears formalized some coaching additions and promotions. Press Taylor formally elevated to Offensive Coordinator Taylor, 38, served as the passing game coordinator in 2025 on Ben Johnson’s staff. He replaces Declan Doyle who moved on to the Ravens. Taylor also had previous stops as the offensive coordinator in Jacksonville from […]
2026 Chicago Bears Salary Cap Health Check
Now that the Super Bowl has come and gone, the league will quickly shift its focus from the season that was to the offseason ahead. For many teams, this is an opportunity to get better. From free agency in March to the draft in late April, all 32 teams will undergo their biggest changes in […]
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