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Sunday, August 23, 2026
4 winners (and 3 losers) from Bears' preseason road loss to Bengals

After suffering a 27-9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Chicago Bears have some winners and losers from what was a disappointing performance.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Caleb Williams believes Bears offense will be 'rolling' heading into regular season

The Bears’ No. 1 offense played only one series Saturday night against the Bengals after sitting out the preseason opener versus the Browns, but quarterback Caleb Williams is confident that the...

Game Recap: Bears fall to Bengals in second preseason game

After sitting out last weekend’s preseason opener, most Bears starters saw limited action in Saturday night’s 27-9 loss to the Bengals. Caleb Williams and the No. 1 offense played only the opening...

President and CEO Kevin Warren talks Bears on preseason broadcast

President and CEO Kevin Warren appeared on the Bears’ preseason TV broadcast Saturday night in Cincinnati, joining Adam Amin, Stacey Dales and Jim Miller to discuss a variety of topics.

How Cincinnati Quickly Exposed The Chicago Bears’ Biggest Defensive Concern

The Chicago Bears‘ defense was already under the microscope going into 2026. Aside from turnovers, it ranked near the bottom in most major categories last season, be it run defense or pass rush....

Two Weeks, Same Story: Jordan Van Den Berg Just Keeps Wreaking Havoc

The Chicago Bears‘ defense didn’t have the best evening in Cincinnati. For most of the game, the Bengals found holes everywhere, mostly through the air. It was a frustrating game. However, there...

40-year-old journeyman QB Josh Johnson leads Bengals to 27-9 preseason victory over Bears

CINCINNATI (AP) — With Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco and the rest of Cincinnati's starters and key backups watching in street clothes, 40-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson led the Bengals to a 27-9...

Bengals 27, Bears 9: Did You See How the Starters Played?

All good things must come to an end. The Chicago Bears, who were undefeated in the preseason under Ben Johnson entering this week’s game, have finally been defeated. Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor...

8 initial reactions to Bears' preseason blowout loss to Bengals

Here are all the initial reactions from watching the Chicago Bears play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 of the 2026 preseason for them.

Bears can’t get the offense going; drop preseason game 2 to the Bengals

For the first time in the Ben Johnson era, the Chicago Bears lost a preseason game. The Cincinnati Bengals won handily, 27 to 9, and I have a feeling the film session with Johnson will not be fun....

Why Bengals Reporter Is Surprised Rome Odunze Isn’t Getting More Buzz

The Chicago Bears conducted their joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. Now the two teams prepare to square off in their preseason game. It is unlikely the starter for either...

WHOA: The Bears Are Playing Their Starters In Preseason Week 2

I was operating under the assumption that the Bears would not play their regulars in their Saturday preseason game against the Bengals. And … I was wrong: Ben Johnson just confirmed most Bears...

Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Game Discussion

It’s preseason week two for the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals! When these two teams last met in the regular season, the Bears won in a wild 47- 42 game featuring an incredible Caleb...

Bears have an obvious T.J. Edwards plan they need to follow in camp

Chicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards is still ramping up from a minor calf strain, but they have the depth in place to give him all the time he needs to fully recover.

Chicago Bears support recent storm recovery and encourage community to join relief efforts

The Chicago Bears announced $200,000 in donations to support communities impacted by severe storms and flooding across Chicago’s south suburbs and Northwest Indiana, with $100,000 provided to...

Chicago Bears Under The Most Pressure In Preseason Game Vs. Bengals

The joint practice revealed a lot about where the Chicago Bears sit midway through the preseason. Now they will face the Cincinnati Bengals in their second game. Lots of roster battles remain...

Caleb Williams on his command, team chemistry, making Ben Johnson right, and more

NFL Network’s Stacey Dales, who will be on the call for today’s Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals preseason game, caught up with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams yesterday and shared an...

Players to Watch in Preseason Week 2, Roush’s Path to Playing Time, and Other Bears Bullets

It’s a later-than-normal start for yours truly on a Saturday. But with the Bears not playing until 6 p.m. CT, I figured I had some wiggle room to sleep in and make breakfast for a friend before...

How to watch Bears vs. Bengals in preseason Week 2 with and without cable

If Chicago Bears fans are trying to figure out how to watch the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, here is how to do it for the contest.

How A Minor Chicago Bears Move On Special Teams Hints At A Big Roster Shift

The Chicago Bears usually start to tip their hand on the direction the roster is going by now. The first preseason game is done. A joint practice has concluded. Now the second preseason game is at...

7 Bears that are one mistake against Bengals away from packing their bags

There are seven players on the Chicago Bears that can't afford to make any kind of mistakes in Week 2 preseason action against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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...

Rome Odunze offers a Luther Burden injury update Bears fans needed to hear

All signs suggest Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III is making a nice recovery from his groin injury, and Rome Odunze has basically confirmed that optimism.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Caleb Williams Does Have One Gripe About Ben Johnson As A Player Caller

Through the first months working together last year, quarterback Caleb Williams wasn’t sure where he stood. New head coach Ben Johnson promised to do everything in his power to help Williams...

Why Sam Roush Already Has The Bears Coaches Buzzing

The Chicago Bears got mixed reviews for their work in the 2026 NFL draft. Some felt the team didn’t do a good enough job addressing their biggest needs, opting to take players at certain positions...

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...

Ben Johnson Is Ready to Fight the Regression Monster

Learning about the levels of Ben Johnson’s offense will get the wheels turning in your brain. A Friday without the Bears on the practice field is a good opportunity to get caught up on some...

8 Bears players with the most to gain in preseason matchup with Bengals

In their second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, these Chicago Bears players can make a real impact on their roster outlook and reputation.

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...

5 Players to Watch During the Bears-Bengals Preseason Game

Week 2 of the NFL Preseason has arrived, and the Chicago Bears are in Cincinnati to take on the Bengals tomorrow evening. It feels like we’re in for another week where the starters aren’t playing,...

Bears WR Battle: Kaden Davis Is Pulling Ahead For A Reason Nobody Saw Coming

By far the most interesting story of Chicago Bears training camp is Kaden Davis. Here’s a guy who arrived in the NFL years ago as an undrafted free agent and almost never saw action, spending most...

6 Bears players to watch in preseason game vs. Bengals

After defeating the Browns 34-10 last weekend at Soldier Field, the Bears face Ohio’s other team, the Bengals, Saturday night in Cincinnati. Here are six players to watch in the preseason contest...

Darnell Wright Is So Good That He Is Making Montez Sweat Better

Darnell Wright is a game-changer. The All-Pro right tackle is a main reason the Chicago Bears running game reached new heights in 2025. His improvement in pass protection gives you hope that a...

Jaylon Johnson just provided the hope Bears fans needed more than ever

Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson gave fans a reason to believe after a string of bad news this offseason.

Bengals got flashbacks after Bears' Caleb Williams-Colston Loveland play

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and tight end Colston Loveland needed one play to remind the Cincinnati Bengals on how they dominated them in 2025.

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...

ESPN’s New NFL Scorebug, Goodell’s Expansion Dreams, Indiana Roadblock, and Other Bears Bullets

I’m going to my first-ever Kacey Musgraves concert tonight. That probably isn’t something you thought you’d read from me. But her most recent album is tremendous, and I am a sucker for good...

Dillon Thieneman’s Breakout Practice Against The Bengals Could Be A Game-Changer

It’s hard to believe, considering the organization we’re talking about, but Dillon Thieneman is the first 1st-round pick the Chicago Bears have selected on the defensive side in eight years. The...

Bears defender had Ja'Marr Chase 'fuming' after joint practice with Bengals

One Chicago Bears defender made life miserable for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase during the two teams' joint practice.

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...

Bears-Bengals joint practice created an uneasy Garrett Bradbury topic

The Chicago Bears' joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals showcased a brand new problem on the offensive line with starting center Garrett Bradbury.

4 winners (and 1 loser) from Bears' joint practice with the Bengals

The Chicago Bears completed their first and only joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, as there were some clear winners and losers from it.

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...

Bears vs. Vikings tickets: See the best prices, seats and date for Week 2 NFL rivalry game

The Bears host the Vikings in a Week 2 showdown. Here's what you need to know about tickets to the NFC North rivalry game with prices and more.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Revenge Season Incoming? Jaylon Johnson Sent A Message By Clamping Ja’Marr Chase

The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals held a joint practice on Thursday. It offered a great opportunity for both teams to work against different players and get a feel for what they’d see come...

Bears vs Bengals Preseason: How to watch, start time, odds, and more

The Chicago Bears take on Ohio’s other team this week as they are in the Queen City to face the Cincinnati Bengals in preseason game number two for both franchises. The Bears smoked the Browns...

Zavion Thomas Re-Emerged At The Perfect Time In Bengals Joint Practice

Chicago Bears fans were anxious to see 3rd round pick Zavion Thomas in action last weekend against the Cleveland Browns. It was the perfect opportunity for the rookie wide receiver to show why...

Left Tackle Struggles, Red Zone Success, and More at Bears-Bengals Joint Practice

The Chicago Bears held their first joint practice of training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals earlier today, and there’s a lot to get to! Ben Johnson is a big fan of joint practices, and he...

Analyst Found The Hidden Reason Caleb Williams Makes Ben Johnson’s Offense More Terrifying

People wondered for months last year whether Caleb Williams would be a good fit in Ben Johnson’s offense. It’s easy to understand why. The new head coach had primarily worked with pocket-oriented...

Bengals-Bears joint practice takeaways: Joe Burrow gets into rare scuffle, defense terrorizes Caleb Williams

Dexter Lawrence is already making his presence felt in Cincinnati, and his dominance has rubbed off on his fellow defenders

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