Day 132 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Listening to Europe’s “The Final Countdown” seems like a perfect song to put in your ears while monitoring the Bears’ stadium drama. I’ve got some prior...

If you’ve been following the Chicago Bears and Illinois politics long enough, then you probably aren’t surprised to learn that there is plenty of drama to unfold on the final day of the state’s...

State budget negotiations continue Sunday among Illinois lawmakers in Springfield, with the clock ticking toward a deadline that could decide the future home of the Chicago Bears.

A social media leak has fans questioning whether the Bears' quarterback will be this year's featured Madden cover athlete.

Caleb Williams rewrote the Chicago Bears’ history books, breaking a bunch of rookie records held by quarterbacks from long ago. As a second-year player, Williams rewrote the narratives surrounding...

It is time to get the Colston Loveland hype train rolling. Pro Football Focus writer Bradley Locker names Colston Loveland as one of 10 NFL players who could earn All-Pro honors for the first time...

The Minnesota Vikings’ search for a new general manager is over. Nolan Teasley has been tabbed as the new Vikings general manager, closing the loop on the final major front office hiring of what...

The Chicago Bears wrapped up their three-day minicamp on Friday. Next up for the regining NFC North champs is a final round of OTAs June 2-4 and a mandatory minicamp that runs from June 9-11. As...

Day 131 of the Chicago Bears offseason. How are you spending the last Saturday in May? I started my day watching this video clip of Devin Hester highlights that were on the “for you” column of my...

OTA season is rolling along, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is checking in on what’s going happening on the practice field, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney,...

Even though the Chicago Bears didn’t add a big name to their defensive line this offseason, Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen still has someone he is excited about working with this season....

We’re still a little bit away from the 2026 season, but OTAs this week at Halas Hall gave us some quotes and highlights to feel football-y. Like this Caleb Williams throw to Rome Odunze, which...

Burden has a huge opportunity to step up in Year 2

Even though Caleb Williams’ throw to Rome Odunze in OTAs is playing on loop in my mind, there is something that Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson said on Thursday that I can’t shake. This quote, in...

Second-year receiver Luther Burden III is catching the attention of those inside Halas Hall during the Bears’ offseason program, including coach Ben Johnson, who told reporters Thursday: “I’m...

Day 130 of the Chicago Bears offseason. My trip to the Jewels on Thursday reminded me that it costs absolutely nothing to be kind to one another. Whether it is someone behind the deli counter,...

I won’t go as far as to suggest that Ben Johnson has brainwashed his players, but the response Luther Burden III had to a question about looking forward to Bears-Packers games this year sounded...

The Bears are continuing to build a foundation for the 2026 season this week via their first three OTA practices Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

This trade idea would be a fascinating addition for the Dolphins offense.

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson had a lot on his mind when he met the media at Halas Hall during Day 2 of the team’s minicamp practice sessions. I’ve gathered highlights, added commentary for...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - With DJ Moore gone, Luther Burden is moving up the pecking order in the Bears wide receiver room. "Yeah, I'm buying Luther Burden stock right now," remarked Bears head coach...

I said earlier this week that Luther Burden III could be in line for a big sophomore season, and Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson agrees. “I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now,” Johnson...

This is the kind of quote Bears fans will love to hear from their HC.

It sounds like the 1-2 punch of Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen helped reel in safety Coby Bryant in free agency. Bryant touched on several intriguing topics in a recent interview with NFL Network...

This blunder from the Bears has one position still very much in question.

For veterans, the offseason training program is a time to get back into the swing of things and build up toward mandatory minicamp, and eventually, training camp. But for rookies, such as...

Day 129 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Who needs coffee when highlights from OTAs exist? All it took was one 16-second clip to get me jacked up about the season ahead: You Love to see it 🫶...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had some odd things to say about his relationship with teammate Kyler Murray. Because even though McCarthy says there is no awkwardness in the...

The Chicago Bears’ 1920 Football Drive series is always a must-watch for me. And while every episode doesn’t offer up deep dives, there is always a behind-the-scenes element that I appreciate...

ESPN’s NFL reporters took a crack at the trade market this week, and Bears tight end Cole Kmet was one name that surfaced in the conversation. ESPN’s Bears reporter Courtney Cronin framed the...

This is an interesting trade projection for the Bears and Cole Kmet.

The Chicago Bears reported to Halas Hall today for OTAs, and between now and Friday, the first real on-field reps of the 2026 offseason program get underway. It’s the time of year when storylines...

The Cleveland Browns selected two wide receivers early in the 2026 NFL Draft, which has led to an NFL analyst dubbing Jerru Jeudy as a trade candidate, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears...

This is a fascinating concept for a Richardson move.

Defensive end A.J. Epenesa worked out for the Bears last week, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old free agent's deal with the C

The ink has yet to dry on several of the 2026 NFL Draft picks’ contracts, but still, it’s never too early to look forward to next year’s class. No, I’m not going to try my hand at mocking a 2027...

Back in March, AJ Epenesa and the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million. But that deal fell through because the Browns didn’t like something that popped up...

Day 128 of the Chicago Bears offseason. A new round of OTAs starts today and will roll through Friday. Stay tuned for more. I usually roll with Bears stuff at the top of Bullets, but seeing Kansas...

The Bears have not made any notable defensive end acquisitions this offseason, but they are “keeping tabs on potential options,” according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. A.J. Epenesa, who...

Kansas City could use an addition like this one.

Could the Bears pull this off?

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears could show interest in veteran pass rusher Josh Sweat as his future with the Arizona Cardinals looks murky.

Packers’ running back Josh Jacobs turned himself in to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Hobart, Wis., on Tuesday after police responded to a domestic violence complaint. Jacobs was booked...

The Chicago Bears must solve their pass-rushing issue by signing a former Pro Bowl edge rusher ahead of the 2026 NFL season, and his name isn't Joey Bosa.

On Tuesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Arizona Cardinals have “received trade calls” regarding defensive end Josh Sweat. Which, given the Bears’ need for a pass rusher of his...

Talking about the Chicago Bears’ offensive line has been a point of frustration for most of our time operating at this site. But the arrival of Darnell Wright as the team’s first-round pick in...

“Ba-bam!” Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson reacted with a fist, banging the table in front of him in the Bears draft room after GM Ryan Poles decided to go with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman...

A new round of OTAs opens on Wednesday. For players running it back for another year with the Chicago Bears, it means a return to Halas Hall and a reunion with some familiar faces for a team...

Drops were a major problem for the 2025 Chicago Bears. Sure, the team was able to overcome those issues. But in quiet moments, I wonder how many more yards and points were left on the field...

A new report released Tuesday morning concludes that while the Chicago Bears would benefit significantly from property tax relief, Illinois residents would not benefit so much from a pending...