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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Bears fans waited 7 months to get the best Ozzy Trapilo news imaginable

Chicago Bears second-year offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo needed just seven months to recover from his serious injury and is officially back.

Bears' RB3 battle got more complicated after preseason opener vs. Browns

The Chicago Bears' coaching staff probably would've liked to get some clarity about the RB3 battle during the preseason opener, but they did not get it.

Dennis Allen Is About To Roll The Dice On Another Familiar Face To Help His Defense

The Chicago Bears made zero notable moves at edge rusher in the offseason, preferring to focus on the interior defensive line. Lots of people weren’t happy about that, believing they’re putting...

Chicago Bears activate Ozzy Trapilo, waive three players

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The Chicago Bears just got a big boost to the boys up front on the offensive line. According to a press release from the team, the Bears activated offensive tackle Ozzy...

Bears Officially Activate Ozzy Trapilo From PUP List

The Ozzy Trapilo comeback story is being written quicker than I could have ever imagined. Brad Biggs was the first to report (via Twitter/X) that the Chicago Bears were set to activate the...

Bears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list

The Bears activated left tackle Ozzy Trapilo from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Sunday. As a result of the activation, he is now able to participate in practices and preseason...

Roster Moves: Chicago Bears activate Ozzy Trapilo

The Chicago Bears have activated offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo and waived three players with injury settlements.

Bears 24-Hour Rule: Football Is Back And That Was Fun!

The first Bears preseason game has come and gone, and that was kind of fun, wasn’t it? Sure, preseason games always feel like a little bit of a tease, at least for me. I get so excited for the...

Ben Johnson Makes Statement By Handing Off Play Calling Duties in Preseason Week 1

There were two significant things to come from the Chicago Bears’ Preseason Week 1 win against the Cleveland Browns: Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson handed off play-calling duties to Antwaan Randle...

Jamree Kromah Found The Israel Idonije Template With The Bears And It’s Working

The Chicago Bears signed Jamree Kromah as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He’d had a difficult climb in his college career, failing to accomplish much in three years at Rutgers before...

The Screen Game: A Missing Piece for the Bears’ Offense?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason game against the Browns.   10b. It was interesting to hear Ben Johnson go into fine details of the screen game,...

Browns' Shedeur Sanders explains bad turnover against Bears

The Cleveland Browns saw some good flashes in Shedeur Sanders but also a turnover.

Bear & Balanced: Bears’ depth shines in win over the Browns

The Chicago Bears started slow, but eventually got cooking and absolutely smoked the Cleveland Browns yesterday, 34-10. The Bears played a few starters on defense, but the entire starting lineup...

Salvon Ahmed and the Battle for the Bears’ Third Running Back Spot

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune has 10 thoughts after the Bears preseason game against the Browns:  At one point he addresses the competition for the thirrd running back position: An interesting...

Preseason Week 1 Game Balls, Jamree Kromah’s Big Splash, For the Love of the Game, and Other Bears Bullets

I can’t believe we’re just 28 days away from the Chicago Bears kicking off their regular season against the Carolina Panthers. Football is coming. Heck, football is HERE! I’ve never been more...

Ben Johnson's creative preseason move might cost him Bears coach (in the best way)

There was something different about the Chicago Bears' offense in the second half against the Browns. Find out what that was and why it highlights Ben Johnson.

Mediocre at Best: Browns QB Concerns Continue Against Bears

Charean Williams at profootballtalk.com on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s play yesterday: Browns coach Todd Monken said it was “cool” and “awesome” to watch Deshaun Watson play on Saturday....

Bears vs Browns: Inside the snap counts, stats, and Jamree Kromah’s big day

The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns took two different approaches to this game. The Bears sat many of their starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, while the Browns trotted out most of...

It took 1 Bears preseason game for Jamree Kromah to announce his arrival

The Chicago Bears fan base was not considering Jamree Kromah a threat on defense, but after one preseason game, he might have landed on the 53-man roster.

Why Derek Jeter Deserves Credit For The Bears Steamrolling The Browns

The Cleveland Browns jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead in the preseason opener on Saturday. The Chicago Bears seemed stuck in the mud offensively, while the special teams suffered some breakdowns....

5 Bears who locked up roster spots and 4 in serious trouble

The first preseason game for the Chicago Bears against the Cleveland Browns helped clear up who will make the roster and who might be on the outside.

Jedrick Wills Jr. needed one play to put his Bears' future in jeopardy

Chicago Bears left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. did not have the kind of preseason debut he wanted, putting himself at risk for being cut from the team.

6 winners (and 1 loser) from Bears' blowout preseason win over Browns

There were plenty of winners from the Chicago Bears' impressive 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener of the 2026 season.

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Randle El takes reins, sparking Bears' 24-0 run

Bears assistant head coach Antwaan Randle El took over play-calling duties for the second half of the preseason opener vs. the Browns, helping Chicago score 24 unanswered points in the 34-10 win.

Ben Johnson raves about Bears defender after breakout performance

One Chicago pass rusher made an unmistakable impression while fighting for a place on the Bears’ roster.

Ben Johnson reveals surprise Bears play-calling decision

The Bears coach handed control of the offense to Antwaan Randle El before Chicago erupted for 24 second-half points.

How The Bears May Have Found Another Nahshon Wright

The Chicago Bears encountered some brutal luck last year at the cornerback position. Jaylon Johnson injured his groin while training and then ruptured his core after returning. He missed half of...

Ben Johnson Sends Blunt Message After Bears’ Blowout Preseason Win

Chicago defeated Cleveland by 24 points, but Ben Johnson was not satisfied with the protection provided by his offensive line.

Antwaan Randle El takes over play calling duties and Bears offense comes to life in preseason win over Browns

Chicago scored 24 of its 34 points with Randle El calling the plays

Bears Unsure Of CB Kyler Gordon’s Recovery Timeline

Kyler Gordon has been sidelined throughout the 2026 offseason. The fifth-year Bears cornerback continues to deal with a calf injury, and it is unclear when he will be available. After missing OTAs...

6 players that stood out in Bears' first preseason game

Writer Gabby Hajduk identifies five players that stood out in the Bears' 34-10 preseason-opening over the Browns Saturday at Soldier Field.

Bears Nightcap: Beanie Bishop Jr., Backups Shine in Preseason Opener

I said the other day that, unlike most, I love meaningless preseason games in August. Today’s Bears-Browns contest lived up to the billing. It was close in the first half. Then a blowout in the...

New Safety Xavier Woods Suffered A Groin Injury in Bears Preseason Opener

At first blush, the Chicago Bears appeared to come out of their preseason opener unscathed in terms of injuries. Unfortunately, that wasn’t entirely true. And now, we are on injury watch between...

By the Numbers: Bears' Preseason Week 1 win over Browns

Here are some notable numbers and stats from the Bears’ 34-10 win over the Browns in Saturday’s preseason opener at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears Injury Update for Xavier Woods, Montez Sweat, Kyler Gordon, and more

The injury bug continues to bite the Chicago Bears’ secondary, with the latest being safety Xavier Woods, who left today’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and did not return. Head...

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Kyler Murray debuts for Vikings, DJ Moore with Bills

The NFL preseason is underway! How did rookies and players in new places perform in their debuts?

Bears 34, Browns 10: A Perfect Start to the Preseason

The Chicago Bears picked up a preseason win against the Cleveland Browns in a game that featured offensive and defensive highlights, as well as a pair of notable in-game interviews. FINAL: Chicago...

Bears' preseason opener exposed massive roster headache (in the best way)

The Chicago Bears' domination of the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener exposed a major roster problem, but it is a good one to have.

Deshaun Watson outplays Shedeur Sanders in preseason opener, but Browns QB battle leaves plenty to be desired

Watson started strong before a strip sack derailed his afternoon, while Sanders threw an ugly interception on his third and final drive

Game Recap: Bears open preseason with win over Browns

Sitting most of their starters in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Browns, the Bears rallied from a 10-0 deficit with 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-10 victory at Soldier Field.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey talks Bears on preseason broadcast 

During the third quarter of the Bears' preseason matchup with the Bears Saturday afternoon, chairman George H. McCaskey joined the broadcast booth to discuss a variety of topics with Adam Amin,...

Bears’ quarterbacks throw for 348 yards in preseason win against the Browns

On the FOX 32 pregame show, host Cassie Carlson brought up a good point: Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has recycled the same preseason game plan that he’s used going back to when he first...

Here Are The Chicago Bears’ Biggest Winners And Losers Of The Preseason Opener

The Chicago Bears took care of business in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. After falling behind 10-0, they rallied to score 34 unanswered points. The game served as a reminder...

13 instant reactions to Bears' preseason opening win over Browns

There were 13 quick takeaways to take from the Chicago Bears' impressive preseason opening win over the Cleveland Browns to kick off the 2026 season.

I Love This Caleb Williams Quote About His Relationship With Ben Johnson

Caleb Williams didn’t speak in the Chicago Bears’ preseason opener, but he did get some airtime on the FOX-32 broadcast. This quote, from his interview with sideline reporter Jasmine Baker, made...

George McCaskey Addresses Bears Stadium Situation During Preseason Game

Even though our focus is on the field with what is happening in this Bears-Browns preseason game, we still have the capacity to discuss stadium stuff when it crosses our feed. Chicago Bears...

WATCH: The Bears’ First Touchdown of the Preseason

The Chicago Bears have their first turnover of the preseason. And it led to the offense’s first touchdown of the preseason. What’s old is new again, baby. First, the sack of Cleveland Browns...

Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns Preseason Game Discussion

It’s the preseason opener for the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns! When these two teams last met, Chicago intercepted Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders three times as they rolled to a...

Bears Stadium Watch: NFL Commissioner Reportedly Met Privately With Illinois Lawmakers

While Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President Kevin Warren were publicly declaring that an Indiana-based stadium site in Hammond was the team’s sole focus, NFL Commissioner Roger...

Why Tyson Bagent Could Be Auditioning For The Browns Quarterback Job

The Chicago Bears made the announcement a few days ago that most of the offensive starters would not play on Saturday in the preseason opener. That included quarterback Caleb Williams. That wasn’t...

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