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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Bears' Braxton Jones wins position battle, to start at LT vs. Panthers

The Bears will be starting Braxton Jones at left tackle for their season opener Sunday after the veteran won the training camp position battle.

Takeaways From the Updated Bears Week 1 Depth Chart

Nothing makes the start of a new football season feel more officially official than the release of the Chicago Bears’ unofficial depth chart ahead of the team’s Week 1 opener. The first Bears...

Bears name five season-long captains

Bears players have chosen five season-long captains: quarterback Caleb Williams and left guard Joe Thuney on offense; defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and linebacker T.J. Edwards on defense; and...

Chicago Bears' 2026 team captains named ahead of season

The Chicago Bears have named their 2026 team captains, with several veteran players getting the nod. According to head coach Ben Johnson, the team recently voted on their captains for the coming...

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Protector of the Year

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...

NFL Insider Says Kyler Gordon “Should Be Back Sooner, Rather Than Later”

One of the more frequently discussed topics for the Chicago Bears this summer has been Kyler Gordon, who will open the season on IR while he recovers from a calf injury that wiped out his entire...

Kyler Gordon Injury Update: He ‘should’ be back with the Bears soon

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met the media earlier today, and there wasn’t anything said about nickelback Kyler Gordon, who is still on the PUP list. But there was an injury update sent...

4 notes from Halas Hall: Chicago Bears name 2026 captains, starting left tackle, Rome Odunze misses another practice, and more

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Labor Day is over and Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is fast approaching for the Chicago Bears. Head coach Ben Johnson made a slew of announcements ahead of practice on...

Braxton Jones to start season opener at left tackle

Bears coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.

Rome Odunze Injury Update: “Hopeful” for Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with the media on Tuesday and provided us with an update on wide receiver Rome Odunze’s status ahead of Week 1. Odunze left Thursday’s practice early with...

It’s Officially Official: Braxton Jones Will Start at Left Tackle For the Bears

Braxton Jones has been named the Chicago Bears’ starting left tackle for the team’s Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers. This wasn’t unexpected, mind you. But it is now finally official....

Why The Latest Rome Odunze Injury Update Should Terrify Bears Fans

The Chicago Bears have entered the preparation phase for week one of the 2026 season in mostly good shape. Almost all of their players who are not on Injured Reserve have been practicing. Barring...

Chicago Bears' injury updates: Will Rome Odunze play Sunday?

The Chicago Bears are preparing for their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, but will Rome Odunze be on the field? The wide receiver has been dealing with a foot injury ahead of Sunday’s...

Chicago Bears Announce ‘26 Team Captains

Week 1 is finally upon us. While some teams are still determining who their leaders are and others just settling on who their starting QBs will be, Chicago Bears fans are set to enjoy another year...

Meet the 2026 Chicago Bears Captains

The Chicago Bears have announced their captains for the 2026 season. And while there are some familiar faces, there is one player who receiving the designation after not getting it last year....

Bears reveal worrying 'day-to-day' injury update on Rome Odunze ahead of Week 1

This is some worrying news for the Bears right before the season gets underway.

Girls Flag Football Player of the Week: Lexie Hoobler | Week 1

Highland Park sophomore Lexie Hoobler, who is a true three-phase impact player as a quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker and punt returner, received the first Bears' Week 1 Girls Flag Football...

LOL: Ben Johnson Makes A Cameo In ManningCast 2026 Schedule Release Video

I like seeing that Ben Johnson has allowed himself to have some time away from football. At a minimum, he has created enough time on his schedule to make a cameo in the newly released ESPN video...

Tyrique Stevenson's Bears extension blueprint awaits him Week 1

Chicago Bears starting cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has his extension blueprint laid out for him in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers.

2026 NFC North Season Preview and Prediction: The Bears will repeat

The 2026 NFL regular season kicks off on Wednesday, which means that meaningful football is almost here! Although the offseason always feels like it drags on forever, once training camp kicks off,...

A Bold Prediction For Colston Loveland’s 2026 Season

Hopes (and expectations) are high for Colston Loveland entering the 2026 NFL season. The Chicago Bears tight end had a remarkable rookie season. He led the team with 58 catches and 713 receiving...

Jordan van den Berg, Jayden Loving forge friendship while battling for roster spots
Week 1 NFL picks, predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Bears-Panthers, Packers-Vikings markets

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Bears have a league-leading Panthers problem awaiting Ben Johnson's offense

The Chicago Bears had better look out for one particular league-leading Carolina Panthers veteran in their Week 1 matchup to kick off the 2026 season.

Reasonable Expectations for the 2026 Chicago Bears (And Some Bold Predictions)

The Chicago Bears are back, and so is the third installment of my season expectations and predictions. I recently went over last year’s edition. There were some hits—four 600-yard receivers, a...

4 winners (and 3 losers) from Bears' quiet 2026 offseason

There were multiple winners and losers from what was a pretty quiet 2026 offseason for the Chicago Bears, as they gun for a Super Bowl title.

Chicago Bears Rivalries Logo Glow-Up was the Star of the Reveal

Have you seen the Chicago Bears’ new “Rivalries” uniforms put out by Nike? My first reaction was that they finally found a good pairing for that orange helmet they came out with a couple years...

Dayo Odeyingbo And 3 Other Bears Currently On The 2027 Chopping Block

The 2026 season is about to begin. The Chicago Bears have made all preparations. This roster is the best they could manage with the resources available to them. General manager Ryan Poles may not...

Sam Roush delivered brutal self-evaluation that'll only impress Bears fans

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Sam Roush has some high standards for himself, establishing a mindset that will benefit him throughout his entire NFL career.

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Coach of the Year

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...

Cole Kmet is showing Bears rookie 'the right way' to do things in NFL

Chicago Bears rookie Sam Roush is seeing first hand what has made veteran tight end Cole Kmet be successful over the last few years in the NFL.

Bears' first Week 1 injury update had mostly good (but one bad) news

The first practice for the Chicago Bears entering their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers had mostly good injury news with one concerning update.

Chicago Bears News: All Bears but Rome Odunze practiced Monday

We don’t know Rome Odunze’s statis for the Chicago Bears stands this weekend as they travel east to take on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but otherwise this is as healthy as the team has been...

Xavier Woods Looks Likely to Play Safety Sunday

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune tells us what was learned at Chicago Bears practice Monday: One thing the Bears have to figure out — if they haven’t already — is who will start alongside...

Monday, September 7, 2026
Chicago Bears At Carolina Panthers: Week 1 Prediction

The Chicago Bears have completed offseason work for 2026. General manager Ryan Poles has done his best to piece together a roster capable of going further than last season. It falls on the...

Colston Loveland Dominated Dillon Thieneman In Camp, But Admits That Didn’t Last Long

Plenty of people have offered their opinions on Dillon Thieneman since the Chicago Bears drafted the young safety 25th overall in April. Most have been complimentary, admiring his speed and...

Fantasy will become reality for Bears rookies Sunday

Bears rookies Dillon Thieneman and Sam Roush will both fulfill a lifelong dream Sunday in Charlotte when they play in their first NFL regular-season game.

Former Bears FB Matt Suhey Dies At 68

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey passed away on Sunday, the team confirmed. He was 68. From 1976-79, Suhey starred at Penn State. He was a grandson of Nittany Lions icon Bob Higgins and one of the...

Bears Bits: Swift, Monangai Return to Practice, Odunze Out, More

There was no Labor Day off for the Chicago Bears, who held a light practice on Monday at Halas Hall in preparation for their Week 1 matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The good news:...

What to expect from Chicago Bears UDFA Skyler Thomas

On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll interviews Coach Rod Chance, who coached Chicago Bears undrafted free agent safety Skyler Thomas at Oregon State. Thomas had a really solid camp and...

2026 Chicago Bears Schedule Predictions: I Am Once Again Promising I Won’t Predict A 12-5 Season

It worked well last year, so let’s run it back in 2026! Before the 2023 and 2024 seasons, I wrote this preseason post and predicted the Bears to go 12-5 in each of those campaigns. Obviously, that...

Bears Playoff Loss Still Stings Caleb Williams, Here’s What He Learned From It

If you’re a Chicago Bears fan who still feels the sting of the team’s playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, just know that quarterback Caleb Williams is right there with you. There are plenty of...

Bears' Super Bowl champion FB Suhey dies at 68

Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died. He was 68.

How Ben Johnson Revealed The Moment He Knew Caleb Williams Was His Guy

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wanted to work with Caleb Williams from the moment the job became available. He was well aware of the quarterback’s incredible talent. Polishing a player like...

Falcons Name A Week 1 Starting QB — Will It Be the Same When They Play the Bears in October?

The Atlanta Falcons have settled on a starting quarterback for Week 1. Tua Tagovailoa has been named starting quarterback for Week 1https://t.co/67barjCycW pic.twitter.com/l9QwpkUZOA— Atlanta...

6 Bears firmly on the hot seat entering pivotal 2026 season

There are six players on the Chicago Bears that are clearly on the hot seat entering the 2026 season and must succeed if they want to stay on the team.

2026 Chicago Bears Schedule Predictions: Encore

Welcome to Week 1. I hope your summer was everything you wanted, but with Labor Day behind us and the Bears heading to Carolina this weekend, it’s now officially football season. Year 1 of the Ben...

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Defensive Rookie of the Year

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...

Jahdae’s Energy, Ben Johnson Fun Fact, NFC News and Notes, and Other Bears Bullets

I went to Sunday’s White Sox-Twins game, enjoyed my time at the park, and came away with a Caleb Williams bobblehead. They did a nice job on the Bears QB. Crossover bobbleheads can be tough to...

Week 1 NFL picks, predictions for Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Panthers-Bears, Packers-Vikings markets

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