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Super Bowl XX Champion Matt Suhey Dies at 68

Matt Suhey, a fullback on the legendary Super Bowl XX championship-winning Chicago Bears, has died. Here is the news, along with some highlights and memories of the Bears legend: Matt Suhey, a...

When is the Chicago Bears' first game? Here's their full 2026 schedule

As Labor Day comes and goes, Chicago Bears fans are excitedly looking forward to the start of the upcoming season. While college football took center stage this weekend, professional football will...

Why Clark Phillips? We Finally Got An Interesting Explanation From Ryan Poles

Trading Gervon Dexter was a surprise by the Chicago Bears. While it was becoming common knowledge that the team would likely not retain him with a second contract, it still felt like they could’ve...

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Offensive 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...

Bears' most underrated offseason move should pay off dividends in Week 1

One offseason move for the Chicago Bears that didn't get as much attention will show in Week 1 that it was a great move made by the team.

2026 NFL Week 1 early odds: Cowboys road favorites vs. Giants, while Panthers in familiar position vs. Bears

Here's a look at the lines for Week 1 in the NFL as we open up the 2026 season

4 players the Bears could move before the 2026 NFL trade deadline

Here are four Chicago Bears players wh could find themselves elsewhere before November's trade deadline if things don't work out for them.

Chicago Bears News: Game Week is finally here, bring on the Carolina Panthers!

As we excitedly look forward to the Chicago Bears visit to the Carolina Panthers this Sunday for opening weekend, we are also saddened by the loss of one of the great blue-collar ‘85 Bears, Matt...

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Bears Hero Matt Suhey Has Died. It’s Time To Discuss His Underappreciated Legacy

The Chicago Bears drafted Matt Suhey in the 2nd round of the 1980 NFL draft. The Penn State standout knew his objective from the moment he arrived. Become the lead blocker for superstar running...

Matt Suhey, former Bears fullback and Super Bowl champion, dies at 68

Longtime Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key member of the team’s legendary 1985 Super Bowl championship team, has died, sources tell WGN-TV. He was 68.

Matt Suhey, Popular 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion, Passes Away

Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey has passed away at the age of 68, according to NBC Chicago. Suhey was the starting fullback on the 1985 Super Bowl championship Bears team. He scored the...

Defensive Rookie Of The Year? Why Dillon Thieneman Has Become A Popular Pick

Chicago Bears players don’t win major awards. At least they haven’t for a long time. Joe Thuney broke that drought somewhat last season when he claimed the first-ever Offensive Lineman of the Year...

Caleb Williams Finally Got The Bruce Arians Lecture From Ben Johnson And Why It Matters

Caleb Williams takes great pride in the way he plays football. The Chicago Bears quarterback turned himself into a star by adopting two key traits: improvisation and ball security. Few at any...

How One Stat Helps Illustrate Why Case Keenum Is Key To The Bears’ Championship Hopes

When people discuss the Chicago Bears’ quarterback position, two names tend to dominate the conversation. One is, of course, Caleb Williams. He is the starter and possibly an emerging star in the...

Cap Clarity, Poles Takes a Trip to See Miami-Stanford, Old Foe Returns, and Other Bears Bullets

I still can’t believe what transpired in the Michigan-Western Michigan game. And I don’t even want to think about how I’d react if the Bears lost like this: The mind-blowing, controversial Western...

Bears Looking To Trade For Pass Rusher?

Shortly after training camp began, it appeared the Bears were unlikely to make an addition to their pass rushing corps. Two weeks later, however, Chicago apparently felt a move was necessary, as...

Bears Dillon Thieneman gets surprise nod as possible Defensive Rookie of the Year from ESPN

We already know first-round safety Dillon Thieneman will have to play up to his billing early for the Chicago Bears following the loss of running mate Coby Bryant in training camp. Maybe that’s...

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Defensive Player of the Year

Some of the Windy City Gridiron staff made their picks for several 2026 individual season awards, and we capped the predictions off by picking Super Bowl LXI. We’ll run through all our picks in...

Big Ten Tries To Explain Clock Controversy the End Of Wild Michigan-Western Michigan Game

That wild finish between Michigan and Western Michigan had the Big Ten scrambling to make sense of what happened. In case you missed it, Western Michigan appeared to defeat Michigan in what would...

Salvon Ahmed Will Be Ready

Salvon Ahmed Phil Thompson at the Chicago Tribune has 5 observations as Chicago Bears enter Week 1: 4. Will the running back room be ready? [D’Andre] Swift left Thursday’s practice early, but it’s...

Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Which Non-QB Starter is Most Irreplaceable?

With the NFL offseason officially in the rearview mirror and each team pushing to field as healthy a roster as possible, it got me thinking about which players the Chicago Bears could least afford...

Why Kentavius Street Is The Bears’ Most Baffling Roster Decision By Far

The Chicago Bears made some unusual roster decisions this summer. Most of them were of the minor variety. Not retaining training camp standout Kaden Davis was one. Trading Gervon Dexter was...

5 Panthers players the Bears need to be careful with in Week 1

These five Carolina Panthers players should be a prominent focus of the Chicago Bears' Week 1 game plan when they take the field in one week.

2nd City Gridiron Podcast and Video lineup for the 2026 Chicago Bears season

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 season kicks off in a week, so we wanted to introduce our in-season schedule for our 2nd City Gridiron podcast and video channels. Before we get down to the nitty-gritty, a...

5 Bears who better step up to the plate during the 2026 season

If the Chicago Bears are going to take another step this season, these five players will be key cogs in why it happens for them all year.

Here's what a perfect rookie season would look like for every Bears 2026 draft pick

What would it look like for each Chicago Bears rookie to have the perfect season during the 2026 campaign for a team looking to capture the Super Bowl?

Saturday, September 5, 2026
How A Ryan Poles Blown Opportunity Extended The Most Consequential Drought In Bears History

The Chicago Bears have historically been pretty good about investing in key positions in the draft. Premium positions, as they call them today. For better or worse, they’ve drafted seven...

Stock Up for the Chicago Bears 2026 Season

The Chicago Bears kick off the season a week from tomorrow, and I know you all want to stock up on some fresh new gear for 2026, which is why I’m sharing these new deals for you! First up, my guys...

Why Is Caleb Williams Not Sweating His Contract? Because He Cracked An NFL Code

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has operated like somebody with a strong business sense. He already licensed his Jumpman logo after his iconic 4th down throw to Rome Odunze in the...

Forget Windows: Why The Chicago Bears Believe They Are Super Bowl-Or-Bust

The Los Angeles Rams told you everything about their plans going into this season by what they did in the spring. Trading for Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett while coaxing Aaron Donald out of...

5 Bears players who are about to play in their final season opener with them

There are five players on the Chicago Bears who could be playing in their final season opener with them, as they are on expiring contracts.

Bears rookie could make Ben Johnson look like a genius

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles are rooting for him.

Ben Johnson and the Bears Are Well-Represented In This Poll of NFL Executives

I was originally going to post this in Saturday’s BN Bears Bullets, but I thought Ben Johnson and the team getting some love in the results of a recently released poll shared by The Athletic was...

Bears fans optimistic about the offseason, but still concerned about the d-line

We asked Chicago Bears fans earlier this week to grade Chicago’s entire offseason. From free agency to the draft, to training camp performances, to preseason, and everything in between. Nearly...

2026 NFL Season Award Predictions: Offensive Player of the Year

Some of the Windy City Gridiron staff made their picks for several 2026 individual season awards, and we capped the predictions off by picking Super Bowl LXI. We’ll run through all our picks in...

Predicting Bears' first 5 games of 2026 season (with one satisfying win)

Bear Goggles On predicts the first five games of the 2026 season for the Chicago Bears, with one of the wins being the most satisfying.

How Ryan Poles Just Tipped You Off What The Bears Have Planned For The 2027 Draft

One thing Ryan Poles has taught us since becoming general manager of the Chicago Bears is always to pay attention to his early scouting stops. They tend to strongly hint at the direction the team...

Why Bears' depth at defensive tackle is thinner than the roster suggests

The Chicago Bears' defensive tackle position might have a ton of potential to them, but they might be a bit thin there after the Gervon Dexter Sr. trade.

Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Who goes over 1,000 receiving yards this year?

Ben Johnson has said he wants the Chicago Bears offense to be the highest-scoring of all-time. That’s obviously a bold goal, and if we are being honest, probably not one the Bears will hit this...

Ryan Poles' Miami-Stanford visit didn't hide very well who Bears are targeting

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles went to the Miami-Stanford football game, as he showed his cards too early on who he might be targeting.

5 practice squad running backs Bears need to keep on their radar

If the Chicago Bears experienced a need for running back help due to injury, these five practice squad backs should be first up on their list.

Bears Defensive Line Could Have the Biggest Impact on the 2026 Season

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: What are the easiest gains the defense can make despite a lack of big-ticket investments this offseason? Any chance the Gervon Dexter Sr....

Friday, September 4, 2026
Interest In Tyson Bagent Is Rising Across The League

Rumors circulated a few months ago that the Arizona Cardinals were at least sniffing around Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent as a trade option. In the end, we know this didn’t happen....

Bears GM Ryan Poles in attendance at Miami-Stanford game

Bears general manager Ryan Poles was in attendance for Stanford’s game against No. 7 Miami (FL) on Friday, Bonta Hill of NBC Sports Bay Area reported. College football is officially in full swing,...

Caleb Williams debuts new look at Cubs game

Caleb Williams made some major changes to his signature look ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/4/26

Here are Friday’s minor moves going into the final weekend without NFL football: Buffalo Bills Released (with injury settlement): LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles Chicago Bears Released (with injury...

Ryan Poles Has A Blind Spot And It Threatens To Keep The Bears From A Super Bowl

Ryan Poles isn’t in any danger. There is no point discussing it. Not after the general manager saw his Chicago Bears win the division and beat the Packers in the playoffs. Calling for his job is...

Bears Bits: Caleb Williams Making It Cool to Be a Bear Again, Last Weekend Without Football, More

Happy Friday! The final Friday in which we don’t have a Bears game to preview (save for the bye week) for the remainder of the year, I might add. We’re going to enjoy the Labor Day weekend around...

NFL Draft College Prospects to Watch: Friday Night Defenders

If you don’t want to read about the 2027 Draft, just skip this one. Enjoy any of the other content on WCG, and check out the app! However, a number of talented college prospects are going to be on...

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