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Monday, August 31, 2026
Bears' latest third-round picks have a chance to break nasty Ryan Poles cycle

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has had bad luck with selecting talent in the third round, but his latest selections could break the nasty cycle.

Ranking every player on Bears 53-man roster from worst to best

Among those 53 players who made the roster for the Chicago Bears in 2026, which ones are the best players among the group? Here is the full ranking of them.

5 winners (and 3 losers) from Bears' stunning 53-man roster reveal

There were plenty of winners and losers from the Chicago Bears' final 53-man roster that will have fans talking over the next few days.

Chicago Bears News: Bears trade Gervon Dexter, cut many more

Cut down day is a busy day for not only the Chicago Bears but all of the NFL, as teams have to get down to the 53-man roster limit. Today many of the unemployed players will find homes on practice...

2026 NFL Trades

The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. Early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The CB Zavion Thomas Torched In Nashville Was Mic’d Up For The Magical Moment

Wide receiver Zavion Thomas was a mystery to Chicago Bears fans. All they’d heard was that he looked great in practice since spring. However, he hadn’t suited up for either of the team’s first two...

Why Jordan Van Den Berg Is On The Cusp Of Making Bears History

Trading Gervon Dexter was a shock to many, from fans to the media. Why ship out a guy who was second on the team in sacks last season with 6? The explanation is a complex one. Dexter had only one...

NFL trade roundup: Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter Sr. from Bears

The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round

Bears Trim Roster To 53; Kyler Gordon To Miss At Least Four Games

The Bears made a slew of moves to narrow their roster to 53 on Sunday. Here are their transactions from cutdown day… Released: RB Salvon Ahmed TE Stephen Carlson DL Marcus Davenport OL Wesley...

Bears rookie Zavion Thomas offers honest reaction to long TD vs. Titans

With one big play early in the preseason finale, Zavion Thomas officially announced himself as a potential factor in the Chicago Bears' offense this season.

The Initial 2026 Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Is Here!

With training camp and the preseason schedule in the books for the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Ben Johnson and his staff went to work this morning trimming their roster down to 53 to comply with...

Titans cut quarterback Will Levis as NFL teams trim their rosters, AP source says

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis was among more than 1,100 players cut Sunday as NFL teams trimmed their rosters, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The...

Chicago Bears First 53-Man Roster for 2026

The Chicago Bears have announced their first 53-man roster for the 2026 season, and we have it right here. This is sure to change, so we’ll update accordingly in the coming days and all year long....

Bears' official 53-man roster left off training camp darling before 2026 season

The Chicago Bears have finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 season, and there were some draft busts that team finally moved on from.

Chicago Bears announce roster moves

The Chicago Bears on Sunday made several roster moves to comply with the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit.

Roster Moves: Chicago Bears agree to acquire fifth-round pick and DB Clark Phillips III in trade with Atlanta

The Chicago Bears have agreed to acquire a 2027 fifth-round pick and defensive back Clark Phillips III in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr.,...

Gervon Dexter Sr. Says Goodbye to Chicago, Bears Fans

Gervon Dexter Sr.’s time with the Chicago Bears is over. If you missed it, the Bears began their Sunday roster trimming by sending Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons. The defensive tackle, who played...

Bear & Balanced: Chicago Bears 53 Man Roster Analysis

There was a preseason game last night as the Chicago Bears dropped the Tennessee Titans 24 to 15, but they will also announce their initial 53-man roster around 5 pm (CT). So we’ll cover both the...

The Chicago Bears Already Have Some Names In Mind For The 2027 NFL Draft

Final roster cuts are on the way. The Chicago Bears are now on the approach to the 2026 NFL season. Even as fans and the media focus on this long-anticipated reality, the organization has also...

Bears Release T Jedrick Wills

The Bears are releasing offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Wills is free to sign anywhere, though the Bears are interested in keeping him on their practice squad,...

Ryan Poles offloaded a big potential headache with Gervon Dexter trade

No one is overly impressed with the return the Chicago Bears got in the Gervon Dexter trade, but a deeper look shows Ryan Poles knows what he's doing.

Bears 24-Hour Rule: So That’s Why They Drafted Zavion Thomas So Early!

I don’t think there were many major takeaways or surprises as the Chicago Bears wrapped up their preseason schedule last night against the Tennessee Titans. However, after a strong camp, Zavion...

Tracking the 2026 Chicago Bears Roster Cuts (With Updates)

I figured Chicago Bears fans would want a one-stop shop for the team’s cuts as the team trims its roster to 53 players by the 5 p.m. CT deadline on Sunday. If that feels early, just know it isn’t...

It’s Happening: Aaron Donald Is Coming Out Of Retirement

After a spring and summer of teases, NFL insider Tom Pelissero breaks the news that Aaron Donald is officially headed back to the NFL. Retirement is over for the Los Angeles Rams star, who is set...

He’s Gone, Too: Bears to Cut 2024 Third-Round Pick Kiran Amegadjie

The Kiran Amegadjie experiment is coming to an end. Matt Zenitz, who covers the NFL and college football for CBS, reports that the Chicago Bears are set to release Amegadjie. This news comes...

Ben Johnson and Bears get bad news in NFL analyst's take

The Chicago Bears won't like this hot take on their situation.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs Reportedly Headed to Commissioner’s Exempt List

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is headed to the commissioner’s exempt list. This designation is for players dealing with off-the-field issues and effectively works much like paid...

The Jedrick Wills Jr. Comeback Tour Is Over As Bears Reportedly Cut Former First-Round Pick

Jedrick Wills Jr. began the summer as a candidate to win the left tackle job, but his time with the Bears has reportedly ended. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter/X) that the Bears are...

Indianapolis Colts, former Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on OWI charges

Hours prior, Allen had appeared in a preseason for the team he signed with earlier this month.

Chicago Bears 2026 Cuts And Practice Squad Tracker

The Chicago Bears finished the preseason strong with a 24-15 victory in Nashville over the Tennessee Titans. Lots of players put in strong efforts, doing everything possible to convince the team...

What does Coby Bryant’s Absence Mean for the Chicago Bears?

When the Chicago Bears purged their safety cupboard this offseason, you figured they would have a plan to fill it back up with some great talent. They did, bringing in former Seattle Seahawk Coby...

Bears To Release WR Scotty Miller

Trading D.J. Moore to Buffalo, the Bears are headed in a younger direction at wide receiver. One of the team’s veteran additions, Scotty Miller, is also out of the picture — for now. Chicago is...

NFL trade roundup: Falcons reportedly add DT Gervon Dexter Sr. from Bears

The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears, ESPN reported Sunday.,The Bears picked up cornerback Clark Phi

The First Big Cut: Bears to Part Ways With CB Terell Smith

The first cut is the cornerbackiest … or whatever Sheryl Crow sang. Terell Smith, a cornerback selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the first notable cut by the team as the...

Bears get lackluster trade grade from ESPN for Gervon Dexter Falcons deal

This is a weak grade for the Bears on a big move right before roster cutdowns.

Watch: Zavion Thomas Film vs. Tennessee Titans

Chicago Bears rookie Zavion Thomas made headlines on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans, showcasing the potential that he brings to an already talented Chicago WR room. The third round 2026 NFL...

2026 Chicago Bears Practice Squad Rules, News, and Rumor Tracker

The NFL’s cut-down deadline is later today at 5:00 pm (CT), but several teams have already gotten an early start in whittling their offseason roster down to 53 players. Clubs can’t establish their...

Preseason Week 3 Takeaways, Gervon Dexter Trade Reaction, and Other Bears Bullets

I don’t want to spend too much time on an extended BN Bears Bullets intro because you never know if I’ll have to ditch it to cover breaking news on NFL cutdown day. Sorry to those of you who were...

Ozzy Trapillo Might Be Back Early. But Will he be Good Enough to Start?

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: Are the Bears going to be forced to push Ozzy Trapilo into the lineup before he’s ready? So far, none of the above seems to be the answer...

Bears-Falcons trade grades: Gervon Dexter Sr. bolsters Atlanta's defensive front, Chicago adds CB depth

The Bears also receive a fifth-round pick in the deal

Bears vs Titans: Inside the snap counts, stats, and an injury update

The Chicago Bears’ backups beat the Tennessee Titans’ backups last night, 24 to 15, and the NFL is done with the preseason games, so bring on Week 1 and the Carolina Panthers! The Bears had more...

Sources: Falcons add Dexter in trade with Bears

The Falcons traded for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. in a deal with the Bears, sources told ESPN.

4 winners (and 2 losers) from Bears' massive Gervon Dexter Sr. trade

There are four winners and two losers from the Chicago Bears' trade of Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for Clark Phillips III and a draft pick.

Reports: Bears trade DL Gervon Dexter to Falcons for CB, 5th-round draft pick

The Chicago Bears are sending fourth-year defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick, NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter...

Bears trade DT Dexter to Falcons for CB Phillips, 5th rounder

The Chicago Bears kicked off cutdown day with a trade. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Bears are sending defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark...

Bears better hope their Jordan van den Berg gamble pays off right away

After trading Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears are putting all their money on rookie Jordan van den Berg to step up in 2026.

Why Falcons are reportedly trading for Bears veteran DT with 13.5 career sacks

This is an interesting move for the Falcons' defense right before roster cutdowns.

Bears finally made the inevitable Gervon Dexter Sr. move fans have expected

The Chicago Bears have finally traded starting defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the Atlanta Falcons as the trade partner for a player and a draft pick.

Bears Trade DT Gervon Dexter To Falcons

The Bears are trading DT Gervon Dexter to the Falcons, as NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report. Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports Chicago will receive cornerback Clark Phillips and...

The Gervon Dexter Trade Has Happened. Here Are The Details And What They Mean

This past week, news came out that the Chicago Bears were entertaining offers for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. It came as a surprise. After all, the man is only 24 years old and was coming off...

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