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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Bears named as trade suitor for 71-sack edge rusher they have no chance to acquire

This dream trade just isn't going to happen for the Bears.

Caleb Williams Took His Conversation With Drew Brees to Heart

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had arguably the best game of his career on Sunday in Carolina. Advice from one of the greatest ever might have helped Williams’ process in Week 1. During...

9 interesting things said by Bears coordinators in advance of home opener

Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Press Taylor (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about Caleb Williams’ most impressive pass against the Panthers,...

Darnell Wright Has Been Upgraded on the Chicago Bears Injury Report

If you’re looking for good news on All-Pro offensive lineman Darnell Wright in the updated Chicago Bears injury report, you’re in the right place. Wright, who missed Wednesday’s practice because...

Bears Week 2 second injury update: Darnell Wright returns to practice

The Chicago Bears got some good news entering their second practice with Darnell Wright practicing after missing the first workout to injury.

Are Bears’ Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson receiving bad medical advice?

The Kyler Gordon story just continues to get more and more bizarre, and it certainly took a wild turn this week thanks to Brad Biggs and Dan Bernstein. And this part of the story is not getting a...

Potential Bears Draft Targets To Keep An Eye On In College Football Week 3

Well, we can cross running back off the Bears’ shopping list! With D’Andre Swift inking a brand new contract last week, it looks like GM Ryan Poles and Head Coach Ben Johnson won’t be in the...

How Did New Center Garrett Bradbury Grade Out In Week 1?

I wasn’t going to let new center Garrett Bradbury’s Chicago Bears debut get lost in the shuffle after a wild win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Bradbury was one of the most important...

One Bryce Young Stat From Sunday Raises Major Concerns About The Bears’ Secondary

The Chicago Bears took home a victory in the opener against the Carolina Panthers. Most of the credit goes to the offense, which piled up 554 yards and 59 points. That made it easier to stomach a...

Chicago Bears injury report: Darnell Wright back in limited capacity

The Chicago Bears have released their injury report after Thursday’s practice, with Darnell Wright returning to the field. Wright, who missed Wednesday’s practice due to a knee issue, returned in...

Taking Stock of the Bears Offense After a 59-Point Debut in Carolina

Wow. So there might be something to all of the build up this offseason surrounding the potential of this Chicago Bears offense. Despite stumbling out of the gate in an impressive variety of ways...

6 Vikings that Bears must make sure they shut down promptly in Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings have six players on the roster that needs to be stopped by the Chicago Bears in their Week 2 NFC North divisional matchup.

Bears fans should play essential role in Week 2 Vikings showdown

The Chicago Bears will host the Minnesota Vikings for their home opener. Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams are counting on the fans for a boost.

Week 2 NFL preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings

Get set for an absolute football chess match. On Sunday, we’re going to see Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson face off against Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Both coaches...

Colston Loveland's bounce-back game is all but assured vs. Vikings in Week 2

Chicago Bears star tight end Colston Loveland is just about guaranteed a bounce-back game in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Question of the Day: Will the Chicago Bears break the scoring record?

Let’s just ask the question that’s on everyone’s mind this week. Before the season started, Ben Johnson stated that he wanted to break the all-time scoring mark, which was set by the 2013 Denver...

You Know It’s A Good Sign When Former Safeties Already Love Dillon Thieneman

When your defense gives up 37 points in a game, it can be difficult to find positives to talk about. The Chicago Bears did win the game, so that made it somewhat easier to view the defense through...

Details of D'Andre Swift's contract further prove Ben Johnson's intrinsic value

D'Andre Swift's contract extension is team-friendly, as the Chicago Bears are a team and culture that players want to stay part of as long as possible.

Chicago Bears Stat Tracker Week 1: Chasing Big Records

Welcome to the 2026 Chicago Bears Stat Tracker and boy did Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s offense give us some fireworks to kick off the season. Let’s talk about what we’re going to track this...

Bears have 0 excuses to lose to Vikings after Jordan Mason being put on IR

With Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason going on IR, the Chicago Bears' defense no longer has any excuses to not shut their offense down in Week 2.

A ‘dearly missed' Bears Game Day feature is making a return in Chicago this season

A fan favorite for getting to Soldier Field on Bears game days is making a return. The free shuttle from Millennium Garages will once again run for all nine Bears home games. The popular shuttle...

Ben Johnson can't overthink using Zavion Thomas against the Vikings

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson needs to utilize his rookie wide receiver, Zavion Thomas, in Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears News: Does Ben Johnson have an answer for Minnesota Vikings D?

They call it a chess match between Chicago Bears offensive guru Ben Johnson and Minnesota Vikings defensive mastermind Brian Flores, but the key to this weekend’s game may be how well the visiting...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Bears announce Charles 'Peanut' Tillman as honorary captain, tab Jim Cornelison to sing National Anthem at home opener

CHICAGO (WGN) — With a historic season-opening win in the books, the Chicago Bears are paying homage to a franchise icon and bringing in one of the best to sing the National Anthem at their home...

Ben Johnson Had The Perfect Response To What It’s Like Preparing For Brian Flores

If you talk to any football experts about coaches with sterling reputations, chances are good that Brian Flores will come up. The Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator has emerged as one of the...

Chicago Bears Pass Protection Analysis on the Sacks Allowed vs Panthers

Welcome to another season of Sackwatch! My 16th year writing this weekly in-season column! Shout-out to WCG O.G. Kev H. for suggesting I write it to show that not every sack allowed deserves fans...

Bears gear up to host Vikings in NFC North showdown

After last weekend’s impressive 59-37 season-opening road win over the Panthers, the Bears return to Soldier Field for their home opener Sunday against the Vikings.

Bears Over Beers: Getting Ready For The Vikings

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 get ready for the second Bears game of the regular...

Ben Johnson Expects the Unexpected Against Brian Flores and the Vikings

With Week 1 in the rearview, the Chicago Bears have turned the page to their home opener, with the Minnesota Vikings coming to Soldier Field for a divisional matchup Sunday. Bears head coach Ben...

Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense

"Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this 'mental war' when you go against versus him, and that's what it is," Bears QB Caleb Williams said of facing a Brian Flores-led defense, which Chicago will do Sunday...

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report: Mason Out, Murray Limited

The Minnesota Vikings released their first official injury report of the week on Wednesday in preparation for their game with the Chicago Bears this Sunday. We’ll start with what we know for sure:...

Some Rough Vikings News Just Gave The Chicago Bears’ Chances A Big Boost

Beating up on the Carolina Panthers was a fun way to start the season for the Chicago Bears. However, they know much bigger challenges await them. It starts this Sunday when the division rival...

Best Offense of All Time? The Bears Are On Pace to Make History After 59 Point Eruption in Carolina

Back in August, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson made a jarring statement about his expectations for his team. Johnson […] The post Best Offense of All Time? The Bears Are On Pace to Make...

Bears embodying Ben Johnson's 'no block, no rock' mantra

It’s clear that Bears receivers have fully embraced coach Ben Johnson’s “no block, no rock” philosophy that incentivizes their downfield blocking.

REPORT: ESPN is Giving Joe Buck a $100 Million Contract Extension

Love him or hate him, Joe Buck isn’t going anywhere. The play-by-play voice of Monday Night Football reportedly agreed with ESPN on a new contract extension that will keep him into the 2030s. The...

Analysis: How the Chicago Bears were both "efficient" and "explosive" in the run game against the Panthers

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — When it comes to Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears run game, knowledge and power lead to efficiency and explosives. Let's start from the front and work our way back....

Bears vs. Vikings Injury Report: Darnell Wright DNP, Swift Limited

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their second regular season game of the year against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the first official team injury reports for week two have been released. The...

Bears Bits: Slime Time, Eyes on Minnesota, Defensive Thoughts, More

The Chicago Bears have been receiving their flowers all week for their Week 1 performances, and today was no different. I wrote earlier that D’Andre Swift was named the NFC Offensive Player of the...

Cam Lewis could surprisingly become Bears' key to fixing their CB woes

After stepping into the starting lineup at the last second in Week 1, Cam Lewis could help the Chicago Bears address their cornerback problems.

Bears’ Caleb Williams wins FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week

Fresh off Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award (and the NVP!) for his big game against the Carolina Panthers, the Bears have another award...

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Darnell Wright Missed Practice

The first Chicago Bears injury report of the week is here. And, unfortunately, it includes some notable names. The biggest is All-Pro right tackle Darnell Wright, who missed practice with a knee...

Bears Week 2 First Injury Update: New concern with Darnell Wright not practicing

The Chicago Bears have released their first injury report of Week 2, and starting right tackle Darnell Wright highlights players who didn't practice.

Herron: Allen will get defense to improve

The latest Bears Banter has dropped! After the Chicago Bears dropped 59 points on the Carolina Panthers (but also allowed 37), there is plenty to talk about. We invited Anthony Herron of Fox 32,...

Caleb Williams Named FedEx Air and Ground NFL Player of the Week

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday, and now his quarterback, Caleb Williams, joins him in taking home weekly honors. Williams has...

Chicago Bears and Bears Care launch 2026 Real Bears Fans Wear Pink shirts

The Chicago Bears and Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm, has launched the 2026 Real Bears Fans Wear Pink campaign in partnership with Advocate Health Care. Proceeds from the sale of the 2026...

Can I Interest You In Some Encouraging Bears Defensive Stats?

After the dust settled on the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers, three main takeaways emerged from the postgame discourse. We can start with an offense that was potent,...

Vikings’ Jordan Mason Heading to IR, Will Miss Bears Matchup on Sunday

The Chicago Bears will not have to account for Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason this week. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday that Mason is heading to...

Will the Vikings’ Dallas Turner stop the Bears in their tracks?

The chatter around the Chicago Bears’ offense has hit a new zenith. The laughter around Ben Johnson’s assertion of being the “highest-scoring offense of all time” has quieted significantly after...

Tory Taylor May Have Turned A Corner And The Evidence Is Mounting Fast

When thinking about the Chicago Bears‘ 2024 draft class, most of the discussion begins and ends with quarterback Caleb Williams. Understandably so. Then you have wide receiver Rome Odunze. If...

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