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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Tyson Bagent ends practice with a long TD; will start for Bears on Saturday

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met the media today before training camp practice and shared his plan for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. He said that Caleb Williams and several...

Bears not changing name, but Hammond, Ind., might be reality

A new name is not in the cards, but the Chicago Bears are still leaning east as the franchise scours for a new stadium site.,Chairman George H. McCask

This Austin Booker Update Is Incredibly Encouraging

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles says Austin Booker’s development has been a long time coming. As part of a larger discussion with the Hoge and Jahns Podcast, Poles had some interesting things to...

Kiran Amegadjie!? How The Bears Just Turned Their Left Tackle Race Upside Down

There weren’t any major twists in the Chicago Bears‘ left tackle competition last year. Most expected Braxton Jones to be the starter, and that is how it played out. Of course, he didn’t last long...

Bears Bits: Bagent Ends Practice with a Bang, Braxton Jones Sighting, More

We found out this morning that Tyson Bagent will be the starter for the Chicago Bears in their first preseason game on Saturday, and Bagent ended the afternoon at Halas Hall by nailing Kaden Davis...

Ben Johnson details plan for Caleb Williams and other starters in preseason opener

With the Chicago Bears kicking off the preseason on Saturday, head coach Ben Johnson reveals how much fans can expect to see starters.

Bears won't change name; focus still on Indiana

The Chicago Bears will not be changing their name if they move across states lines to Indiana, chairman George H. McCaskey said on Thursday.

Around the NFL: J.J. McCarthy Wants to Be in Minnesota, Jayden Daniels’ Sends Cease and Desist to LSU, More

We learned this week that J.J. McCarthy will be the backup quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings to begin the 2026 season, with newcomer Kyler Murray winning the job ahead of the team’s first...

Bears owner responds to speculation of a possible name change if the team moves to Indiana

A change of venue could be coming for the Bears, but will it affect their team name?

The Chicago Bears Are NOT Changing Their Name (And They Clearly Never Were)

No, the Chicago Bears are not changing their name. Not to the Indiana Bears. Not to the Hammond Hams. Not to anything else. The Chicago Bears are the Chicago Bears. Except for the period of time...

Bears reiterate stadium focus remains solely on Hammond, Indiana

During a press conference Thursday at Halas Hall, Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren reaffirmed that the Bears are focused solely on Hammond, Indiana, for their...

NFL Preseason Week 1 Viewing Guide: How to Watch Every Game

Week 1 of the NFL Preseason gets going tonight! The regular season is still weeks away, but real football (sort of) has arrived. After it kicked off last week with the annual Hall of Fame Game...

Caleb Williams among 'a number' of Bears starters who won't play in preseason opener

Bears coach Ben Johnson revealed Thursday that quarterback Caleb Williams and other first-teamers will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field.

Caleb Williams 2026 NFL futures odds, props: Will a Bears quarterback finally have a 4,000-yard passer?

The Chicago Bears have never had a 4,000-yard passer. Can Caleb Williams change that in 2026?

Kevin Warren on stadium: Focus is on Hammond, but no date for next steps

Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey met with the media Thursday afternoon for their annual preseason briefing. While unfounded reports on X, the everything app,...

Kiran Amegadjie to Get the First Crack at Left Tackle in Preseason Week 1

Kiran Amegadjie is set to get an opportunity to prove himself from the get-go. More from the Trib’s Brad Biggs, who shares that Amegadjie is expected to start at left tackle for the Chicago Bears...

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says Hammond, Indiana, is team's 'sole focus' for new stadium project

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — As the Chicago Bears prepare to begin a much-anticipated season, the team's "sole focus" for a new stadium project is on Hammond, Indiana, with two specific sites being...

Somehow The Narrative Between Caleb Williams And Jayden Daniels Has Completely Shifted

Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels was a hot topic throughout 2024. Some wondered if the more experienced Daniels should’ve been the Chicago Bears‘ choice at #1 overall. He’d just won the Heisman...

Caleb Williams Will Not Play in the Bears’ Preseason Opener

Before today’s practice at Halas Hall, head coach Ben Johnson spoke to the media and opened the session with the big question on everyone’s mind: who’s playing (or not playing) at Soldier Field on...

Bears rookie is giving Gervon Dexter a reason to be nervous about his job

Chicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr. is entering his fourth season in the NFL. With competition added to the room, he must consistently perform to keep his job.

A Day at Halas Hall

Bryan got to take his wife and two eldest to Bears training camp for the first time for “Women and Girls in Sports Day.” Here are his takeaways. Transportation I stayed at a hotel nearby Halas...

Jaylon Johnson Details Playing Through the Pain in 2025

The 2025 season was a tough one for Jaylon Johnson. It was an eventful one, too, mind you. Johnson finally got to play on a Bears team that finished the year with a winning record for the first...

Bears host second annual Celebrating Women and Girls in Sports Day at training camp

For the second consecutive year, the Bears hosted Celebrating Women and Girls in Sports Day at training camp — a themed day designed to empower female fans, athletes, coaches, leaders and...

How Caleb Williams has avoided drowning in Bears offense entering 2026

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams felt like he was drowning while learning Ben Johnson's offense last season. Find out how Williams is feeling now, entering 2026.

Caleb Williams’ “Best Interception of the Season” Explains Everything About His Growth

With the Bears off on Wednesday, I had time for some extra reading, and The Athletic picked the perfect day to drop Dan Pompei’s exclusive on Ben Johnson, based on a full day he spent at Bears...

Winning a Super Bowl isn't enough for Ben Johnson: Here's what Bears coach wants to accomplish in 2026

Of course, Johnson wants to win the Super Bowl, but he also wants to do it in a dominant fashion

DJ and Caleb, Stadium Drama, NFL QB News, and Other Bears Bullets

A Powerball ticket that would win an estimated $1.04 billion was sold in Illinois. If Bears Chairman George McCaskey were named the lucky winner, maybe he could use it to bankroll his team’s...

Bears give stadium update in Indiana, reveal where things stand with Illinois

The Chicago Bears still don’t have a final decision on their stadium. In the team’s Thursday press conference, officials said the team is continuing with its plans for a stadium in Hammond,...

Bears' owner asked about possible name change if Indiana stadium is built

The Chicago Bears have called the city home for more than a century, but if they end up building a stadium elsewhere, would that come to an end? The Bears moved to Chicago after their first year...

Chicago Bears roster by jersey number, last name

The Chicago Bears begin their quest to repeat as NFC North champs on September 13 in Carolina, but before that, they play three preseason games where the bottom of the depth chart players will try...

What should Ben Johnson realistically expect from Bears' offense in 2026?

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is gunning for the Denver Broncos' NFL record on offense, but what should he realistically expect from this unit in 2026?

How Ben Johnson Perfected The Use Of A.I. By Experimenting On Bears Rookies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in every form in human culture. Needless to say, it isn’t the most popular topic in the world. Companies trying to push have been met with massive...

Ben Johnson reveals whether Caleb Williams will start Bears vs. Browns

The Chicago Bears will open their preseason slate against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, but will Caleb Williams be under center? Head coach Ben Johnson hadn’t revealed the team’s starter...

5 Bears who could come out as biggest winners from Browns preseason game

There are five players on the Chicago Bears who would benefit and be the biggest winners against the Cleveland Browns to kick off preseason action.

It's time for Bears fans to have the uncomfortable Kyler Gordon conversation

As great as Kyler Gordon has been for the Chicago Bears over the years, it might be time to have a conversation about his future on the team.

The Bear’s Den – New Chicago Bears Stadium news incoming?

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 are planning a press conference...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A Bears Insider’s Unflattering Kyler Gordon Statement Should Raise Gigantic Red Flags

The Chicago Bears were confident the right decision was made when they extended Kyler Gordon. After all, every time he’d been on the field showed that he had a case for being the best nickel...

Bears Over Beers Happy Hour and Open Thread: Our Training Camp Experience

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 look at some of the hot topics right now in Chicago...

Colston Loveland Has Been Tormenting Dillon Thieneman And Why Ryan Poles Loves It

The Chicago Bears were ecstatic when they managed to land Dillon Thieneman in the 1st round of the 2026 draft. They felt the Oregon safety had a rare mix of physical tools and cerebral...

Browns will start QB Deshaun Watson in preseason opener vs. Bears

Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener at quarterback when the Cleveland Browns visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday.,First-year Browns coach T

Lance Briggs gives back to local military with event hosted by Bears

Lance Briggs joined the Chicago Bears and USAA at Halas Hall for an NFL-style boot camp honoring military members from Naval Station Great Lakes.

Sounds Like a Bears Stadium Update Is Coming Thursday

The latest chapter in the Chicago Bears stadium saga will be written on Thursday. More from 104.3 The Score’s David Haugh: Sources indicate the #Bears are expected to make an announcement Thursday...

Making Monsters: Adam Jahns breaks down everything from Bears camp

It’s always a good time catching up with CHGO’s Adam Jahns, so on her brand-new Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll did just that. Adam has a bunch of stuff to unload from his Halas Hall notebook...

How to watch, listen to, stream Bears-Browns Preseason Week 1 game

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' 2026 preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, which kicks off at noon CT Saturday, Aug. 15 at Soldier Field.

A Chicago Bears Super Bowl Would Be Enough For Most. Not Ben Johnson

Forty-one years. That is how long it’s been since the Chicago Bears celebrated a football championship. That 1985 season remains the only one that ended with hoisting a Lombardi trophy. Since...

Bears Bits: Off-Day Reading, Depth Chart Head-Scratcher, More

No practice for the Chicago Bears today means a slower version of Bits. I wanted to touch on the first unofficial depth chart released by Chicago on Tuesday, but the importance head coach Ben...

Ben Johnson won't shy away from putting bold goals out there for Bears

It's no surprise at all, but head coach Ben Johnson has set a big goal for the Chicago Bears' offense this year that may or may not be reached.

Browns Coach Plays Coy When Asked About Starting QB vs. Bears (UPDATE: A Decision Has Been Made!)

First-year Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken was being intentionally obtuse about the team’s quarterback situation. I say was because we have an update from ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Browns HC...

Bears urged to make a Cole Kmet trade decision that doesn't make any sense

This decision wouldn't help the Bears out at all this season.

The Left Tackle Competition Is HOT! Braxton, Kiran, Jedrick, and Ozzy

The battle to win the starting left tackle job for the 2026 Chicago Bears has taken an unexpected turn. I was doing a hit with 104.3 The Score when the Ozzy Trapilo news broke, which led to quite...

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