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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ozzy Trapilo set to (eventually) save Bears from Braxton Jones

Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones has the job for now, but Ozzy Trapilo will soon rescue the Bears from their less-than-ideal placeholder.

Bears have 5 players who are overdue for breakout seasons in 2026

There are five players on the Chicago Bears that are overdue to have their breakout seasons coming up in the 2026 NFL season with the team.

Panthers Defense Takes Another Hit They Can’t Afford As Chicago Bears Loom

The Chicago Bears are done speculating. Training camp is over. The preseason has passed. It’s time to play some real football games. Their quest to finish what they started last season begins in...

Ranking the Bears roster against every NFC North opponent in 8 key categories

Do the Chicago Bears come out on top after ranking them against their NFC North rivals in several key categories entering the 2026 season?

4 matchups that will decide Bears' Week 1 clash with Panthers

These four matchups could determine the outcome of the Chicago Bears' Week 1 regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers coming up.

Chicago Bears News: Surprisingly short injury report? Won’t last, of course

Chicago Bears fans are the ultimate fatalists, a good injury report leads us to think “OK, what disaster is about to happen?” Wednesday’s official injury report had just three names on it ahead of...

Panthers vs. Bears tickets 2026: Last-minute costs, best seats, start time for NFL Week 1 game

The Panthers host the Bears in a Week 1 matchup. Here's how to get last-minute tickets to the game.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Ben Johnson Revealed The Bears Are Chasing A Gigantic White Whale This Year

The Chicago Bears have never been an organization known for great offenses. Head coach Ben Johnson has made it his mission to change that. Winning Super Bowls is the top priority. That won’t...

How The NFL’s Opening Night May Have Drastically Altered The Chicago Bears’ Schedule

The Chicago Bears are laser-focused on their Week 1 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Ben Johnson doesn’t care much for what happens across the league. He can’t afford to. However, if...

Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: Get Ready For Week 1

Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and get ready for the first Bears game of the regular...

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/9/26

Today’s practice squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: DL Zacch Pickens Released: DL Carlos Allen Carolina Panthers Released: LB Cam Gill Chicago Bears Signed: S Keidron Smith Green Bay Packers...

2026 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl LXI

Some of the Windy City Gridiron staff made their picks for several 2026 individual season awards, and we’ll cap the predictions off by picking Super Bowl LXI. We’ve been running through all our...

Jordan van den Berg is already making a lasting impression before Bears debut

One NFL analyst has watched a lot of football throughout his playing days and media career. Find out how Chicago Bears rookie Jordan van den Berg is impressing.

How Ben Johnson Enlisted The Devil Himself To Help Improve Caleb Williams

Head coach Ben Johnson loved the progress quarterback Caleb Williams made last season. Many of the issues that had plagued him as a rookie had been ironed out. His footwork was better. His pocket...

Bears vs. Panthers Injury Report: Odunze Listed As Limited

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their first regular season game of the year against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the first official team injury reports for week 1 have been released. The...

Ryan Poles could turn to Bears legend's son to save defense in 2027 draft

The Chicago Bears have a chance to look at adding a team legend's son to help the defense in the future during the 2027 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers Injury Report: Brooks, Brown, and Jones

The Carolina Panthers released their first official injury report of the season on Wednesday in preparation for their game with the Chicago Bears this Sunday. Running back Jonathon Brooks (groin)...

The First Chicago Bears Injury Report of 2026 Is Here! (And It’s Not Terrible)

On the one hand, a Chicago Bears injury report push notification always gives me elevated levels of anxiety. But on the other hand, it’s not as bad as it could be because I know the first Week 1...

Bears' first injury report of 2026 has Rome Odunze on track to play in Week 1

The Chicago Bears have shared their first official injury report of the 2026 NFL season, and it is all good news for wide receiver Rome Odunze.

Detroit Lions' 2026 outlook could leave Ben Johnson feeling sick

Dan Campbell will like this projection, but Ben Johnson, not so much.

Caleb Williams, Bears gear up for season opener: 'It all matters now'

After countless hours of preparation in OTAs, minicamps, training camp and the preseason, the Bears will finally play their first meaningful game in eight months Sunday when they open the season...

Can the Bears stop Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan when he’s lined up in the slot?

The Chicago Bears kick off a highly anticipated 2026 season on Sunday, and they are matched up against a team that may have helped catapult them to that realm of anticipation. I am of course...

Bears might run for 200 yards on the Panthers with or without Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze's injury is cause for concern, but the Chicago Bears won't need him when they run all over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.

Bears predicted by ESPN to miss playoffs due to NFL history not being on their side

NFL history doesn't bode well for the Bears to return to the playoffs in 2026.

Luther Burden's tricky matchup in Bears-Panthers game could ignite 2026 buzz

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has a chance to prove in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers that he is the real deal.

10 Thoughts on the NFL as the season starts tonight!

Who said we had to wait until Week 1 was over to fire one of these up? We have Wednesday Night Football tonight (for some reason that escapes me)! So let’s talk about it, and what we can look...

Chicago Bears launch Bearigami

The Chicago Bears today announced the launch of Bearigami – an interactive iteration of a cultural phenomenon dedicated to the Chicago Bears and the history of the storied franchise, spanning over...

2026 Bears Predictions and Superlatives, NFL Playoff Forecast, Award Picks, and Other Wednesday Bullets

I picked up these “new” Pop-Tarts with extra filling from the Jewels the other day. On the one hand, they’re delicious. But on the other hand, why aren’t Pop-Tarts already as filled as these new...

Chicago Bears News: Braxton Jones to start, Rome Odunze to play?

Braxton Jones is in as the Bears starting left tackle at least at the beginning of the 2026 season as the team awaits the full return of Ozzy Trapilo. We have a report of Kyler Gordon...

Colston Loveland hype train set to run into (or over) Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke

No one seems to be talking about the test Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is in for the upcoming Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Jayden Loving’s Story Reveals Why Jordan Van Den Berg Is The Bears’ Next Leader

The Chicago Bears named their captains for the 2026 season this week. On the defensive side, those honors went to linebacker T.J. Edwards and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. That isn’t a big...

Baker Mayfield's extension started the clock on Bears with Caleb Williams

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave Baker Mayfield his contract extension, all eyes are on the Chicago Bears and what they'll do with Caleb Williams.

2026 Chicago Bears Season Preview: The Hunter is now the Hunted

For every professional sports team, the end goal is always the same: Win a championship. Although that didn’t happen for the Chicago Bears in 2025, last season was easy to call a dream come true...

Full analysis of Bears' Week 1 depth chart (with major questions answered)

The full depth chart for the Chicago Bears' Week 1 showdown against the Carolina Panthers has been released and answers the biggest questions.

3 underrated Panthers that could wreck the Bears in Week 1

As the Chicago Bears prepare for Week 1, a few under-the-radar Carolina Panthers players could present quite a challenge for them.

Bears trade proposal lands 12.0 sack star ahead of Week 1 against Panthers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
How Kyler Gordon Proves Ben Johnson Was Right About Ryan Poles’ Flawed Scouting

The Kyler Gordon situation has devolved into something beyond frustrating for fans and team alike. The Chicago Bears fully expected the cornerback to finally be healthy going into training camp...

Should the Chicago Bears extend D’Andre Swift?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. D’Andre Swift is in the final...

How Ben Johnson Unlocked A Side Of Jaylon Johnson The Bears Have Never Seen Before

Jaylon Johnson was a good player from the moment he walked through the doors of Halas Hall. He quickly became a starter as a rookie in 2020 and quickly established himself as the best cornerback...

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Chicago activated last...

Bears mourn passing of Matt Suhey

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key member of the famed 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team, passed away Sunday at the age of 68.

Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears about to take fans on a fun ride

I was writing some articles after the 53-man roster was announced and discussing how I have several concerns about the Chicago Bears defense, mostly the defensive line. A handful of fans on social...

Caleb Williams In The Top 5? Top 3? Why NFL Coaches And Execs Think He’s A Step Away

Caleb Williams is already a star in the eyes of Chicago Bears fans. What he accomplished last season was unlike anything they’ve seen before, at least not from a Bears quarterback. Their standards...

Caleb Williams Reflects on the Trade That Brought Him Here

If you’re a Bears fan, you’ve probably read a million takeaways about the trade that ultimately sent Caleb Williams to Chicago. And while I’m not going to go down that rabbit hole again, I did...

Bears' Kyler Gordon injury update has come from only place it will at this point

The Chicago Bears are pretty much done talking about Kyler Gordon's health right now, so our update heading into Week 1 comes from another source.

Bears Bits: Jaylon Johnson Excitement, No Timeline on Trapilo, More

When the Chicago Bears open their 2026 slate on Sunday in Charlotte, one player to keep an eye on is Jaylon Johnson. We recently wrote about the positive vibes surrounding Johnson coming out of...

Bears are taking the Braxton Jones gamble they have no choice in making

The Chicago Bears announced Braxton Jones as the starting left tackle, but they hope he will hold things down until Ozzy Trapilo is healthy.

Around the NFL: Baker Mayfield Extension, Aaron Donald Skips Australia, More

We’re roughly 24 hours from the start of the 2026 NFL season, but transactions aren’t quite done. The latest is a whopper: a new deal for Baker Mayfield in Tampa. According to a report from Ian...

Rome Odunze's foot injury should give Bears cause for concern

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze's latest injury update isn't ideal for the team, as they wait to see if he will play in Week 1.

Why Bears' defense might be a total disaster for 2026 NFL season

This Bears defense might be a disastrous one for the 2026 season.

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