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Huge pay day for Darnell Wright is a sign the #Bears are building things the right way. Wright has a chance to do something only one other Bears 1st round pick has done since Brian Urlacher. Inside the $116M, 4-year extension and what it means. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/04/c...

Column: Massive payday for Darnell Wright is a sign the Chicago Bears are roster building the right way

The Chicago Bears have nailed it with a first-round pick in right tackle Darnell Wright. With a new contract, he has a chance to do something only one other first-rounder has done since Brian Urlacher...

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If the health matches the swagger, the production could follow that will indeed make this a contract year for #Bears CB Jaylon Johnson, as he talked about today. He's once again betting on himself. Examining the situation and how the market has evolved. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/01/c...

Column: Healthy Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson all set to bet himself in what is ‘definitely a contract year’

Jaylon Johnson was full of swagger Saturday when he declared 2026 a contract year as the cornerback pushes to regain elite form and get a big raise from the Chicago Bears.

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Finally atop the division, GM Ryan Poles isn't looking to change anything as the #Bears go about the task of never giving back the NFC North. From hunter to hunted? 'It’s important to have that mindset that you’re always hunting.' www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/29/c...

Column: Chicago Bears now the hunted in the NFC North. Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson still see them as hunters.

The Chicago Bears showed last fall they could handle prosperity during the season. Now the test is showing they can roll it from one season to the next.

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🏈 No timetable to get Kyler Gordon on the field. 🏈 Where could things wind up for Darnell Wright? Jalen Carter was paid today. 🏈 Latest on the left tackle situation as the #Bears get back to football. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/28/c...

Chicago Bears offer no timetable for Kyler Gordon’s return — and the latest on Darnell Wright’s extension

Kyler Gordon’s ongoing rehabilitation and a possible major payday for Darnell Wright were among the hot topics as the Chicago Bears opened training camp.

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Sorting through the #Bears roster announcements with training camp opening - who is included, who isn't and more. The elephant in the room, of course, is Kyler Gordon, who starts on the PUP list after missing 14 games in 2025. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/25/c...

Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon is back where he spent much of last year — sidelined on PUP list to open camp

The Chicago Bears on Saturday placed CB Kyler Gordon on the active/physically unable to perform list to open training camp, a disappointing move for the oft-injured veteran.

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Let's set aside talk of building a stadium. Training camp is arriving and the #Bears can talk about building off last season. Expectations are soaring and this time around it's based on previous success - not hopes and dreams. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/24/c...

Column: Expectations are soaring for the Chicago Bears. This time it’s based on success, not dreams.

Chicago Bears training camp is right around the corner, and that brings the conversation back to where everyone wants it — to football.

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📬Broke?!? Really? 📬Cam Jordan, Joey Bosa & Jadeveon Clowney are just some of the veteran edge rushers available. Is that the next move? 📬Has Austin Booker become an everydown player? 📬When will restructures happen? #Bears Mailbag is delivered. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/18/c...

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the team ‘broke’? Will they add a veteran edge rusher to the mix?

Are the Chicago Bears really “broke”? Will they sign a veteran end to boost the pass rush? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

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Mock draft 1.0. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/17/c...

NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick?

The focus around the NFL has turned from free agency to the draft. Here’s a look at how the first round could go.

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#Bears are back where they were last offseason at left tackle - with questions & options. A pre-injured Braxton Jones or healthy Jedrick Wills would put them in a better spot than they have been in. It's a story to track at least into August. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/14/c...

Column: A healthy Braxton Jones or Jedrick Wills Jr. should put Chicago Bears in better spot at left tackle

The Chicago Bears left tackle competition starts with Braxton Jones and Jedrick Wills Jr. A healthy version of either one should put the offense in a better spot.

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Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas and there are 3 factors for the #Bears to mull: 🏈Trade compensation 💰Salary cost ⚕️Projected health moving forward Yes, it's a complicated formula for GM Ryan Poles, who once pulled a big free-agent offer because of medicals. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/11/c...

Column: Would Chicago Bears take a swing at a Maxx Crosby trade? Price tag, salary and health all factors.

Fallout from the failed Maxx Crosby trade begs the question: What’s next for the Las Vegas Raiders and the marquee edge rusher? It’s a lot for the Chicago Bears to ponder.

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Big money was thrown around for big boys when the negotiating window opened this morning. That reinforces the idea it's a good thing for the #Bears the draft is rich with defensive linemen. In the meantime, GM Ryan Poles added speed to his defense. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/09/c...

Column: Chicago Bears add speed to defense, while NFL shopping season begins with big contracts for linemen

Big contracts for linemen highlighted the opening of the NFL shopping season. The Chicago Bears can still get better there in the draft.

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📬Odds DJ Moore is traded? 📬What to make of Drew Dalman's decision from all angles? 📬Where there's smoke with Maxx Crosby, there's ... ? 📬How about a trade back scenario? And much more in a packed #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/c...

Chicago Bears Q&A: What are the odds DJ Moore is traded? What to make of Drew Dalman’s decision?

How likely are the Chicago Bears to trade DJ Moore — and could he be bundled in a blockbuster deal for Maxx Crosby? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

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🏈Trying to map out what the offseason will look like as #Bears work to thread the needle 🏈A case for defensive tackle being the greatest need 🏈Strategies at end of Round 1 🏈A hot free agent name to watch & assessing market for team's free agents + much more www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/27/c...

Chicago Bears are trying to thread a needle this offseason. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts from the NFL combine.

NFL narratives can shift quickly, as the Chicago Bears have seen in the last year. Unloading the combine notebook while looking ahead to free agency and the draft.

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The #Bears will have needs at all 3 levels of the defense after they part ways with LB Tremaine Edmunds. Maybe they can get a late-round pick in return for him. A trade or release will create cap space AND another need. Analyzing the situation. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/c...

Tremaine Edmunds has permission to seek a trade. What it means for the Chicago Bears’ salary cap and needs.

Tremaine Edmunds’ camp will see if another team is willing to flip a late-round draft pick in exchange for him. If not, the Chicago Bears are expected to release Edmunds.

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Open for business Ryan Poles, #Bears willing to consider a wide array of options as the general manager and coach Ben Johnson prepared to restock the roster. Diving into a world of possibilities from the Scouting Combine. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/c...

Column: Chicago Bears are open for business as GM Ryan Poles considers all options to restock the roster

The Chicago Bears are willing to consider a ton of options to create salary-cap flexibility for 2026 while building a foundation for the future.

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The #Bears got started on the process of clearing some needed salary-cap room for 2026 this afternoon even if it didn't involve the first linebacker most would have imagined. The wheels are in motion at Halas Hall to begin shaping the 2026 roster. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/c...

Chicago Bears start clearing salary-cap room — but not with the linebacker some expected to be cut

The Chicago Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday, the first in a series of moves needed to clear salary-cap room for 2026.

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As far as birthdays go, this is a big one for Jeff King. He turns 43 today and the #Bears promoted him to assistant general manager. Details on the move. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/c...

Chicago Bears promote Jeff King, a member of the front office since 2015, to assistant GM on his birthday

The Chicago Bears promoted Jeff King to assistant general manager. He replaces Ian Cunningham, who left for the Atlanta Falcons.

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The #Bears made the promotion of Press Taylor to offensive coordinator and announced 3 staff additions. No passing game coordinator for Ben Johnson but with the coach running the show and a trusted group of offensive assistants, that's a non-issue. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/18/c...

Chicago Bears make Press Taylor’s promotion to offensive coordinator official and announce other additions

Press Taylor’s promotion to offensive coordinator is the biggest shift on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff after the Chicago Bears won the division.

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📬Is Bradley Chubb worth a serious look to boost the pass rush? 📬An overview on the Maxx Crosby possibility and going all in 2026. 📬What player has the best chance to take the proverbial 'next step' this season? Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/18/c...

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Bradley Chubb worth a serious look? Could Cole Kmet be on the trading block?

Could Bradley Chubb be a target for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles? How about an overview of the Maxx Crosby option? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.

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📬Is there enhanced urgency for Ryan Poles with Caleb Williams on his rookie contract? What does history show? 📬How does the roster stack up vs. Seattle? 📬Does age matter as much at pick No. 25? (Think about a pass rusher). Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/11/c...

Chicago Bears Q&A: Should Ryan Poles show urgency with Caleb Williams on his rookie contract?

There’s no greater value than having a starting QB on a rookie contract, but does that mean you have to strike now? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions.

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#Seahawks' Super Bowl rout underscores some offseason thoughts for the #Bears. 🏈'Genius isn't tricking people.' 🏈Left tackle need reinforced. 🏈Schedule should be more challenging ... and could begin at Seattle? Plus more. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/c...

Column: Seattle Seahawks’ emphatic Super Bowl victory highlights some offseason priorities for Chicago Bears

The NFL’s busy offseason is coming quickly, and the Chicago Bears got a glimpse of some pressing topics in the Seattle Seahawks’ domination of the New England Patriots. bryce baringer, …

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#Bears have hired Eric Studesville as running backs coach. It's his second stint with the team and he's worked with a lot of good RBs over the years. Ben Johnson worked with him for 2 seasons in Miami. Details. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/04/c...

Chicago Bears hire Eric Studesville as running backs coach for his 2nd stint with the team

The Chicago Bears have hired veteran Eric Studesville as their running backs coach to replace Eric Bieniemy, two league sources told the Tribune on Wednesday night.

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📬Is a game in Spain in the works? 📬Trade for Maxx Crosby? 📬How are they in this current salary-cap situation? 📬Priority re-signings? 📬Ryan Poles' Round 1 target? Plus much more in a loaded #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/04/c...

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is a game in Spain in the works? How about a trade for Maxx Crosby?

Will the Chicago Bears have an overseas game next season? Would a trade for Maxx Crosby make sense? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.

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The #Bears were relatively confident Declan Doyle would stay put after backing out of running for the #Eagles OC job on Monday and even after Baltimore requested an interview with him. Now, Doyle has taken the #Ravens job and Ben Johnson has work to do. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

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There won't be a banner crop of free agents. 🏈Intriguing defensive prospects performed well. 🏈Why scouting safeties is challenging. 🏈Plus #Bears coaching tidbits, the left tackle situation, Ben Johnson's play calling & lots more after a Senior Bowl trip. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

Chicago Bears’ offseason priorities are open-ended. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts from the Senior Bowl.

After making the playoffs under first-year coach Ben Johnson, anything is possible for the Chicago Bears this offseason. Their work started this week at the Senior Bowl.

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🏈Caleb to Kmet TD: 'That's what football is all about.' 🏈Things went awry on final interception. 🏈Maybe been Dennis Allen's finest work of the year. 🏈Revisiting Caleb Williams' profile. Thuney to LT, free agents & more after wild #Bears season ends. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/19/c...

Remarkable season ends for Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the playoff loss in overtime

The Chicago Bears made too many small errors in their playoff loss — but it was a remarkable season. Here are Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts as it comes to an end.

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Plan B with Ozzy Trapilo out? #Bears could be fixing to move All-Pro Joe Thuney to left tackle to help protect Caleb Williams against formidable #Rams defensive front. Details. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/17/c...

Chicago Bears’ plan to protect Caleb Williams vs. LA Rams front could have All-Pro Joe Thuney at left tackle

As the Chicago Bears prepare to protect Caleb Williams against a powerful LA Rams defensive front, All-Pro Joe Thuney could be shifted to left tackle.

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With a flair for the dramatic, the #Bears have been myth busters this season, knocking down one challenge after the next and answering questions along the way. One win shy of the NFC Championship Game, can they keep it going? www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/16/c...

Column: With a flair for the dramatic, the Chicago Bears have busted these 10 myths. Can they keep it going?

The Chicago Bears, one win from the NFC championship game, have been myth busters all season. Recounting the obstacles they’ve overcome as they prepare for the Los Angeles Rams.

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🏈3 of the #Rams 5 losses are directly tied to special teams. 🏈A block punt nearly doomed L.A. last week. But the #Bears are taking them seriously. 'The best way you show your opponent that you respect them is by going out there and whipping their ass.' www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/15/c...

Column: Chicago Bears’ big advantage on special teams could be a difference maker vs. LA Rams

The Chicago Bears figure to have a decided advantage on special teams in Sunday’s playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They need to maximize it.

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