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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Bears DC Dennis Allen sees line as defense's deepest position group

With the season opener in Carolina looming a week from Sunday, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen on Wednesday expressed faith in the Bears’ revamped defensive line.

Bears D-Line Receives Another Vote of Confidence Despite External Speculation

The regular season is right around the corner, and the Chicago Bears roster is all but set for their opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 13. It’ll be nice to focus on actual...

Chicago Bears Mega Season Preview with Aaron Leming

The latest Bears Banter has dropped! It’s a traditional unlike any other! Every year right around September 1st, Bill Zimmerman sits down with the great Aaron Leming and takes an in-depth look at...

Report: Chicago Bears Exploring Trade Market for Defensive Ends

A discussion pertaining to the Chicago Bears’ defensive line and their need for improvement is about as predictable and common as seeing a proper Chicago-style dog featuring an all-beef frank on a...

Bears predicted to resolve big issue on defense with a trade

This prediction could easily come true in the next few days.

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

SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 1 NFL predictions today from 10,000 simulations

Ryan Poles on the Bears Left Tackle Situation: We Feel Good About It

When asked about the left tackle position and the state of the offensive line, Ryan Poles was (perhaps surprisingly!) optimistic about what is happening there. This is what the Bears’ general...

NFL executives believe in Bears' Super Bowl chances in 2026

NFL executives believe that the Chicago Bears can build on their 2025 success by reaching the Super Bowl in the upcoming 2026 campaign.

One Chicago Bears Fan’s Open Letter to Kyler Gordon

Kyler, You are a Chicago Bear. As a 51-year-old former high-school football player who dreamed of one day following in the footsteps of Butkus and Singletary, let me tell you, you have been given...

Ben Johnson heaps praise on Rome Odunze as a tone setter for Bears' offense

Chicago Bears' wide receivers are desired to have an unselfish, "no block, no rock" mentality, and there may no better example of that than Rome Odunze.

Why The Bears Knew Exactly What They Were Doing Trading For Clark Phillips

The Chicago Bears’ most unexpected move of the offseason was saved for right before the real action begins. They flipped defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for a 5th round pick...

Caleb Williams On Contract Future: Money’s Not a Motivating Factor, Winning Handles Everything

A Caleb Williams contract extension has been on our mind since February, when Bears General Manager Ryan Poles talked about the importance of maintaining financial flexibilty ahead of the start of...

Booker, Poles, “Week 0” Roster Tweaks, NFC North Whispers, and Other Bears Bullets

Sometimes, when it is as hot, humid, and sticky as it has been in Chicago the last few days, it can be hard to think about Bears football. I could really go for a chill breeze, leaves changing...

Position-by-position takeaways from Bears' initial 53-man roster reveal

There's a lot to take away from the Chicago Bears' 53-man roster with some changes already made to it. Here's a look at what it looks like entering Week 1.

Chicago Bears launch Vamos Bears, new Spanish-language initiative for fans worldwide

The Chicago Bears have officially launched Vamos Bears, the club's new Spanish-language initiative designed to connect with Spanish-speaking fans through dedicated content and year-round...

Question of the Day: After Jaylon Johnson, who do you trust in the secondary?

After the draft in April, Bears fans were pretty excited, and for good reason, about the new-look secondary. After signing Coby Bryant and drafting Dillon Thieneman, Bears fans were excited about...

The Chicago Bears’ Preseason Somehow Included An Interesting Stadium Wrinkle

Everybody knows the Chicago Bears stadium situation at this point. Thanks to a series of blunders on all sides, the team has found itself in a stalemate between Indiana and Illinois. On the one...

Bears' Dillon Thieneman needed 40 preseason snaps to prove Ryan Poles right

Chicago Bears rookie first-round pick safety Dillon Thieneman is proving Ryan Poles right after his strong preseason performances.

Chicago Bears Mascot History: From Mr. Bear to Staley Da Bear

The 2026 NFL season marks the 24th year Staley Da Bear will patrol the sidelines. The name Staley drew inspiration from the original moniker of the Chicago Bears. The first iteration of George...

Bears' Ben Johnson's comments on Caleb Williams should be more of a warning

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has noticed one change with his QB Caleb Williams that shows things in 2026 are different than usual.

How Bears move forward in 2026 with Coby Bryant officially on IR

The Chicago Bears have officially put safety Coby Bryant on IR, so what does this mean for the franchise as they roll through the 2026 season without him?

Chicago Bears News: James Lynch & Jack Sanborn added to 53-man roster

Two Chicago Bears fan favorites, an old one in Jack Sanborn and a new one in James Lynch, have returned to the roster after the team cleared room by placing Coby Bryant and Hayden Large were moved...

The Bears Did a Good Job of Maximizing Gervon Dexter’s Trade Value

Gervon Dexter chicagobears.com Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune on the Bears latest acquisition at cornerback: Physically, Clark Phillips III projects as a slot cornerback, but the majority of...

The Bears Get Tough With High Risk Decisions at Defensive Tackle

Jayden Loving from chicagobears.com Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune empties his notebook.   He notes the surprises that have emerged at defensive tackle over the summer: [Jayden] Loving, who...

Another Reason Why Braxton Jones May Be Better in 2026

I found this tidbit bit from Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune to be interesting.  He notes that Braxton Jones had a tendency to wear down over the course of games last year as he came back from...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Why The Vikings Already Regret Passing On Dillon Thieneman

The Chicago Bears were surprised when Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman fell to the 25th pick in the 1st round of the draft. They felt his talent was to a point where he would go somewhere in the...

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/1/26

Here is the first NFL Practice Squad Updates post of the 2026 NFL Season: Arizona Cardinals Signed: DT Jared Harrison-Hunte, G Vershon Lee Atlanta Falcons Signed: G Josh Thompson Baltimore Ravens...

What is your Chicago Bears 2026 record prediction?

The Chicago Bears announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season, and they’ve already tweaked it. But top to bottom, this is an interesting group of players. Ben Johnson’s offense looks...

Oh. Kyler Gordon Is SCREWED Screwed. How Ryan Poles Just Comfirmed It

Cornerback Kyler Gordon was the darling of the offseason last year. The Chicago Bears moved quickly to lock him up to a three-year extension worth $40 million. Few were prouder of that achievement...

Bears Bits: Kyler Conundrum, Burden Back, New Numbers, More

At this point, it’s impossible not to believe that the Kyler Gordon situation in Chicago hasn’t reached a breaking point. Gordon was placed on the PUP list out of camp, guaranteeing he’ll miss the...

Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for QB's intensity, focus

Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams Tuesday for how seriously the third-year quarterback approaches his job, saying he’s locked in and is “only concerned about doing his job at a high...

Thank you, Caleb Williams: Chicago Bears have a real, actual, NFL QB

When you look around the NFL landscape on September 1st, it’s easy to get tunnel vision and focus only on the Chicago Bears. You might be worried about the health of the Bears’ secondary, you...

Film Room: Buy Zavion Thomas Stock, Ben Johnson’s Designs, More

Zavion Thomas’ 97-yard touchdown in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Titans was the headliner. It was the talk of the fanbase in real time, and enough to prompt me to spend time on Tuesday...

Bears Place S Coby Bryant On IR, Bring Back LB Jack Sanborn

The Commanders waited until Monday to move Laremy Tunsil to IR, using both their cut-day IR-return moves on other players. That almost definitely stemmed from uncertainty about Tunsil’s prospects...

Chicago Bears Roster Updates: Practice Squad Officially Announced, Players Get New Numbers, More

We’re finally getting our first glimpse at the new-look Chicago Bears practice squad. I’m sure there will be changes throughout the season. But we will cross that bridge when we get to it. In the...

Bold fantasy prediction for Caleb Williams also lands as incredibly possible

If we need another indicator of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams' potential this season, an ESPN fantasy analyst has offered a pretty big one.

New Bears Gear Is Here On Fanatics Just In Time For Week 1’s Kickoff

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What is your grade and assessment of the Chicago Bears Offseason?

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. The offseason is over as the...

8 things we learned from Bears GM Ryan Poles

Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke to the media Tuesday at Halas Hall about reaching the NFL’s 53-man roster limit, trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Falcons and more.

Chicago Bears announce roster moves

The Chicago Bears have placed defensive back Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large on Reserve/Injured, signed defensive lineman James Lynch and linebacker Jack Sanborn to the active roster and...

Ryan Poles Revealed The Surprisingly Simple Reason The Bears Traded Gervon Dexter

The Chicago Bears didn’t pull many surprises this offseason. At least not compared to previous years. It was relatively straightforward. They made some cuts, signed some free agents, spent their...

Bears Uncertain If CB Kyler Gordon Will Play In 2026

In 2025, Kyler Gordon was limited to three games during the regular season and two in the playoffs. He has remained sidelined through all of spring practices and training camp while dealing with a...

Bears 'don't know' about injured Gordon's future

GM Ryan Poles said Tuesday "I don't know" if CB Kyler Gordon, put on the PUP list as he recovers from a calf injury, will play for the Bears again.

Ryan Poles Sounds Off On Gervon Dexter Trade, Shares Ozzy Trapilo Update, Team Depth, More

Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles had a lot to say during his Tuesday media availability about player transactions, injury updates, roster construction, and more. Let’s get into some of the...

A Subjective, Objective Look at Chicago Bears Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears fans have been riding high for the last 20 months. Since Ben Johnson was hired, things have been looking and pointing up, and the results on the football field certainly show that....

Bears GM Ryan Poles On If Kyler Gordon Will Play This Year: I Don’t Know, I Hope So

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles shared the latest update on injured cornerback Kyler Gordon. It is rare when someone uses so few words to say so much, but I thought Poles’ answer to a question if...

Ryan Poles just gave Bears fans another reason to panic about Kyler Gordon

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles responded to multiple questions regarding Kyler Gordon that only brings on more mystery and frustration to the situation.

10 Bears Takes: Breakout Candidates, Patience for the Rookies, Kyler Gordon, and more

Somehow, the 2026 version of training camp and the preseason are officially in the rearview mirror for all 32 teams in the NFL. With a longer-than-normal gap between the final preseason game and...

Chicago Bears Roster Moves: Coby Bryant to IR, Jack Sanborn signed

A couple of days after setting their initial 53-man roster, the Chicago Bears have officially shuffled a few things around. Earlier today, they placed safety Coby Bryant and tight end Hayden Large...

Chicago Bears roster moves: Coby Bryant to IR, practice squad set

The Chicago Bears made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, placing multiple players on injured reserve and setting their 14-man practice squad. According to the Bears, they have placed safety...

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