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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
2026 Chicago Bears Season Preview: The Hunter is now the Hunted

For every professional sports team, the end goal is always the same: Win a championship. Although that didn’t happen for the Chicago Bears in 2025, last season was easy to call a dream come true...

Full analysis of Bears' Week 1 depth chart (with major questions answered)

The full depth chart for the Chicago Bears' Week 1 showdown against the Carolina Panthers has been released and answers the biggest questions.

3 underrated Panthers that could wreck the Bears in Week 1

As the Chicago Bears prepare for Week 1, a few under-the-radar Carolina Panthers players could present quite a challenge for them.

Bears trade proposal lands 12.0 sack star ahead of Week 1 against Panthers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
How Kyler Gordon Proves Ben Johnson Was Right About Ryan Poles’ Flawed Scouting

The Kyler Gordon situation has devolved into something beyond frustrating for fans and team alike. The Chicago Bears fully expected the cornerback to finally be healthy going into training camp...

Should the Chicago Bears extend D’Andre Swift?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. D’Andre Swift is in the final...

How Ben Johnson Unlocked A Side Of Jaylon Johnson The Bears Have Never Seen Before

Jaylon Johnson was a good player from the moment he walked through the doors of Halas Hall. He quickly became a starter as a rookie in 2020 and quickly established himself as the best cornerback...

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Chicago activated last...

Bears mourn passing of Matt Suhey

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key member of the famed 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team, passed away Sunday at the age of 68.

Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears about to take fans on a fun ride

I was writing some articles after the 53-man roster was announced and discussing how I have several concerns about the Chicago Bears defense, mostly the defensive line. A handful of fans on social...

Caleb Williams In The Top 5? Top 3? Why NFL Coaches And Execs Think He’s A Step Away

Caleb Williams is already a star in the eyes of Chicago Bears fans. What he accomplished last season was unlike anything they’ve seen before, at least not from a Bears quarterback. Their standards...

Caleb Williams Reflects on the Trade That Brought Him Here

If you’re a Bears fan, you’ve probably read a million takeaways about the trade that ultimately sent Caleb Williams to Chicago. And while I’m not going to go down that rabbit hole again, I did...

Bears' Kyler Gordon injury update has come from only place it will at this point

The Chicago Bears are pretty much done talking about Kyler Gordon's health right now, so our update heading into Week 1 comes from another source.

Bears Bits: Jaylon Johnson Excitement, No Timeline on Trapilo, More

When the Chicago Bears open their 2026 slate on Sunday in Charlotte, one player to keep an eye on is Jaylon Johnson. We recently wrote about the positive vibes surrounding Johnson coming out of...

Bears are taking the Braxton Jones gamble they have no choice in making

The Chicago Bears announced Braxton Jones as the starting left tackle, but they hope he will hold things down until Ozzy Trapilo is healthy.

Around the NFL: Baker Mayfield Extension, Aaron Donald Skips Australia, More

We’re roughly 24 hours from the start of the 2026 NFL season, but transactions aren’t quite done. The latest is a whopper: a new deal for Baker Mayfield in Tampa. According to a report from Ian...

Rome Odunze's foot injury should give Bears cause for concern

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze's latest injury update isn't ideal for the team, as they wait to see if he will play in Week 1.

Why Bears' defense might be a total disaster for 2026 NFL season

This Bears defense might be a disastrous one for the 2026 season.

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.

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