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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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

LOL: C.J. Gardner-Johnson Absolutely ROASTED Shedeur Sanders During Bills-Browns Joint Session

Fine, I’ll say it. I miss C.J. Gardner-Johnson. In 2025, the Chicago Bears picked up the veteran defensive back off the waiver wire, hoping he would fill a void in the secondary that no one on the...

Bears analyst brings biggest remaining question in the left tackle battle to light

The battle at left tackle for the Chicago Bears has a big question that may be falling below the radar as the second preseason game approaches.

Rome Odunze Reveals His Plans to Turn the Corner After An Inconsistent 2025

Rome Odunze has an opportunity to have a breakthrough 2026 campaign. And it starts with self-improvement. This quote from the Chicago Bears wide receiver (via the team’s official website) captures...

Bears-Bengals joint practice exposed how Ben Johnson's hefty goal will happen

If Chicago Bears fans thought their offense would be great, the Cincinnati Bengals showed them how their offense will reach Ben Johnson's 2026 goal.

BN Bears Podcast Ep. 38: Joint Practice Takeaways, Preseason Reactions & Ozzy Trapilo’s Role

The preseason is rolling along, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast breaks down the latest from joint practices and Chicago’s opening exhibition action, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts...

Bears Bits: Williams Steals the Show, 18-84 Connection Cooking, Jaylon Praise, More

The Chicago Bears were in Cincinnati on Thursday for a joint practice with the Bengals before their preseason contest on Saturday. Caleb Williams got his first taste of an opposing defense since...

How The Bengals Joint Practice Just Ended The Chicago Bears’ Left Tackle Competition

The Chicago Bears went into last Saturday with several questions to answer regarding their left tackle competition. Braxton Jones wouldn’t play because of a minor knee injury. That gave Jedrick...

Kaden Davis Is Doing the Little Things (And His Coaches Are Taking Notice!)

Wide receiver Kaden Davis has a real shot at winning a roster spot. And if he does, it might have more to do with his run blocking than his pass catching. We’re probably still a week away from...

Bears training camp report: Joint practice with Bengals | Thursday, Aug. 20

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams produced the highlight of Thursday’s joint practice with the Bengals by throwing three touchdown passes in a red-zone drill.

Bears Caleb Williams and T.J. Edwards talk after the joint practice (Open Thread)

The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals met up today for a joint practice at Kettering Health Practice Fields, and it sounded like each number-one offense had some explosive moments. We’ll have...

ESPN trade idea sees Bears trade quarterback to Browns to replace Shedeur Sanders

The Browns may need a Plan C at quarterback.

Bears receive concerning Kyle Monangai injury timeline

Kyle Monangai’s uncertain injury timeline could force the Bears to reconsider their running back rotation.

Ben Johnson Makes Revealing Admission About Caleb Williams

Ben Johnson explained why he does not need to see Caleb Williams play during the preseason.

Ben Johnson Is Taking a Special Interest In Special Teams During Bears-Bengals Joint Session

Chicago Bears special teams in 2025 reminded me of the opening line in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” novel because it truly was the best of times and the worst of times, depending on...

Bears' gamble on former first-round draft pick could give them massive cash out

Marcus Davenport plays a position where the Chicago Bears need more production this season, and he has a chance to make an impact.

2021 Bengals Comp, RB Rankings, Randle El’s Reflections, and Other Bears Bullets

We’re onto Cincinnati … and so are the Bears, whose joint practice sessions with the Bengals are underway as we type this out. ICYMI: An early Bears injury update got our morning started. Who...

Bears receivers Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III featured in NFL celebration commercial

Already a dynamic duo on the field, Bears receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III are also teaming up off the field as the NFL season approaches.

Bears Injury Watch: Bagent, Monangai, Stevenson, Gordon Updates

The Chicago Bears are in Ohio for the next few days, where they will be participating in joint practice sessions with the Cincinnati Bengals. Unfortunately, not all Bears players will be...

How One Bad Memory Could Delay Ozzy Trapilo From Playing Immediately

Ozzy Trapilo was not supposed to be in this situation. After tearing his patellar tendon in January against Green Bay, the prognosis was not good. Experts believe his best-case scenario is...

Joe Thuney is channeling fan sentiment when it comes to the Bears' LT battle

The ongoing left tackle battle for the Chicago Bears affects Joe Thuney's preseason preparation, and he ultimately just wants what everyone else wants.

Bears might be closer to a Tyrique Stevenson comeback than they think

The Chicago Bears might be expecting big things from underperforming cornerback Tyrique Stevenson as he enters the final season of his rookie contract.

Bears' Vita Vea dream died before it even had a chance to come true

The Chicago Bears were hoping to trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, but that dream was quickly dashed with a new deal in place.

Everything Bears fans need to know before Bengals joint practice

The Chicago Bears are getting ready for their joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, so what should fans know before they hit the field?

Chicago Bears News: Joint practice with the Bengals today in Cincy

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. After a light practice on Wednesday, the...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Looks Like Dillon Thieneman Is Becoming A Thorn In Caleb Williams’ Side

The Chicago Bears never needed to think twice about the decision to draft Dillon Thieneman. They were surprised he was there at #25 overall in the 1st round. They expected him to go anywhere...

How Ben Johnson Saved The Bears’ Offense With A Surprising Theft From College

The Chicago Bears were not in a good way. After a brutal 0-2 start to the 2025 season, head coach Ben Johnson watched his team barely scrape their way to two wins before reaching the bye week....

Caleb Williams flashes major progress before Bears’ showdown with Joe Burrow, Bengals

Caleb Williams delivered an encouraging red-zone performance before the Bears departed for a revealing joint practice with Joe Burrow’s Bengals.

Is The NFL Steering The Chicago Bears Away From Indiana? Here’s The Evidence

The Chicago Bears have made every effort, at least in the public eye, to be full speed ahead on building a stadium in Hammond, Indiana. That is where their “focus” has been for months after...

Rumored Bears Trade Target Vita Vea Is Staying With the Bucs

If you were hoping for the Chicago Bears to swing a trade for Vita Vea, I’m sorry to inform you that isn’t happening. Vea, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle who requested a trade earlier...

Bears Bits: Quick Practice Before Cincy, Reading Material, More

With a trip to Cincinnati on deck, the Chicago Bears had a shorter practice at Halas Hall on Wednesday, lasting about 45 minutes. Bears head coach Ben Johnson even tossed a couple of veteran days...

Caleb Williams electrifies Bears training camp the way he's supposed to

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a great day of training camp for the team with a strong start to the practice everyone expects him to.

Joe Thuney Is Just Like Us Because He Also Wants to Know Who’s Playing Left Tackle in 2026

I’ve never related more to Joe Thuney in my life. Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith shares a quote from Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson, who explains that his star left guard would like...

Bears hold short practice ahead of tomorrow’s practice with the Bengals

The Chicago Bears practiced for only about 45 minutes at Halas Hall today because tomorrow they’ll strap it up for a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, which, while a controlled...

Antwaan Randle El relished chance to call plays

Coach Ben Johnson handed over play-calling duties in the second half of the Bears’ preseason opener to assistant Antwaan Randle El, and the offense responded by scoring 24 points and amassing 235...

Dennis Allen Sees Promise in Jamree Kromah, Familiarity in Marcus Davenport

Chicago’s preseason opener against the Browns last weekend was largely void of starters, which opened up extended playing time for Bears looking to win a roster spot and carve out a role before...

Bears' Caleb Williams could be on the verge of a real NFL breakthrough

Caleb Williams is entering an important year in Chicago.

Lions Announce Personnel Staff Moves

The Lions recently announced a series of new hires and promotions in their player personnel department, headlined by Dwayne Joseph‘s move from director of scouting to vice president of player...

Dennis Allen Searching for Answers as Bears Secondary Battles Injuries

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said on Tuesday that he had hoped to have more clarity on the depth chart by this point in training camp, but admitted that isn’t the case right now. There are...

Bears training camp report: Wednesday, Aug. 19

Before the Bears departed Halas Hall for Cincinnati, Caleb Williams highlighted a short practice by throwing touchdown passes on three straight plays in a 7-on-7 red-zone drill.

Tyson Bagent’s Hamstring Injury Could Keep Him Out of Preseason Week 2

Let’s keep an eye on Tyson Bagent’s practice status this week. In case you missed it, Bagent was among the Chicago Bears players who did not practice on Tuesday. Bagent, who started the team’s...

Why The Kyler Gordon Situation Is Even Worse Than Both Sides Have Let On

Few players in Chicago Bears history have watched their reputation circle the drain faster than Kyler Gordon. In the span of one year, he’s gone from a core piece of the defense’s future to...

Rome Odunze looking forward to facing new defense during joint practice with Bengals

Third-year receiver Rome Odunze is focusing on improving every part of his game during training camp and is eager to put that work, as well as the work of the entire Bears offense, on display...

Bears' growing frustration with Kyler Gordon is nearing a breaking point

Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears, and Kyler Gordon might be reaching a breaking point based on the coach's latest comments about the injured starter.

Ben Johnson Sees a “Really Good Next Two Weeks” as Bears Battles Heat Up

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said a lot of important things on Tuesday. He said everyone in the building is bought in on the vision for camp, and things won’t be dialed down due to...

Kaden Davis refuses to turn volume down on buzz from Bears training camp

Chicago Bears wide receiver Kaden Davis continues to shine bright at training camp, as he get coaches' attention and won't stop making big plays.

Kyle Monangai Is “Week-to-Week” Which Opens Up Opportunities For Those Behind Him

We have been on Kyle Monangai Injury Watch™️ since he suffered a knee injury on Sunday. Since then, we have learned that the issue is a hyperextended knee. And now, we know that Monangai’s knee...

Jeter Visits the Bears, Old Friends in New Homes, NFL Media News, and Other Wednesday Bullets

Each of the last three Cubs-Sox games has ended in a walk-off, which is wild. What does the series finale have in store for us at Wrigley? Hopefully, it won’t feature any more attention-seeking...

What the Chicago Bears Are Getting in New Pass Rusher Marcus Davenport

The Chicago Bears finally addressed a need on their defensive line by signing Marcus Davenport. News of Davenport’s arrival became officially official on Monday. It came after an offseason in...

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