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After sitting out Wednesday, Bears lineman Teven Jenkins returned to practice Thursday in a limited capacity. Veteran receiver Keenan Allen remains sidelined by a heel injury. Here's the latest injury news from Halas Hall.
Montez Sweat doesn't yet have a sack in 2024, but he's not too worried about it. The underlying metrics and the game film show that he's still disrupting opposing quarterbacks, even if his teammates are the ones finishing with sacks.
Caleb Williams will make his NFL debut on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch heading into Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
The Bears added defensive DeMarcus Walker (groin) to the injury report Thursday, while offensive lineman Ryan Bates (shoulder) returned to full participation. Keenan Allen (heel) and Montez Sweat (toe) remain limited participants.
The Bears were required to release their first injury report Wednesday. Everybody on the 53-man roster participated in practice in some capacity, but receiver Keenan Allen and defensive end Montez Sweat were among a handful of players who were listed as limited participants.
Training camp is in the books. The focus now turns toward the 2024 regular season. So how good is this Bears team? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak make their predictions for the 2024 season.
The Bears released their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday after cutting more than 30 players over the past few days. Here's a look at the 2024 Bears roster.
The Bears must cut their roster down to 53 players by 3 p.m. Tuesday. So who makes the cut? Here's Shaw Local's projected roster for the 2024 Bears.
Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has a secret weapon that few fans are talking about. During training camp, he keeps batting down passes. “I’ve actively gotten better,” Dexter said.
The Bears added another weapon for their defensive line Friday, trading for former Seahawks pass rusher Darrell Taylor. The Bears sent Seattle a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Here's what it means for the Bears defense.
With Caleb Williams sitting out, Tyson Bagent will start Thursday's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are the top storylines to watch ahead of Thursday's preseason finale.
Montez Sweat has heavy expectations on his shoulder this season. Do the Bears need to find another defensive end to help him? Plus, there was a scuffle during practice Tuesday at Halas Hall. Here's the latest from Bears training camp.
Caleb Williams will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Here are the top storylines to watch heading into preseason game No. 3.
Here's the Bears training camp story you didn't know you needed. Former USC roommates Velus Jones Jr. and Michael Pittman once owned a pet ferret together. Crash the ferret had a surprise shoutout on the latest episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks."
Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson knew he needed to change something up over the offseason. He added 20 pounds of muscle and is already feeling the effects on the football field. Plus, here's the latest injury news and practice highlights from Bears training camp.
Caleb Williams is expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. Here are the top storylines to watch during this week's game.
Caleb Williams and the Bears starters will play Saturday in a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Matt Eberflus said Williams would play "a range of plays." Plus, here's the latest news out of training camp.
D'Andre Swift made another dramatic one-handed catch during training camp on Wednesday. Swift's pass-catching abilities make him "so valuable" to the Bears' offense. Here's why.
The Bears are giving 2022 third-round draft pick Velus Jones Jr. reps at running back this week. "Hopefully that grows into something," coach Matt Eberflus said after practice Tuesday at Halas Hall. Here's the latest from training camp.
Bears rookie punter Tory Taylor did not punt in Thursday's preseason opener. Fans are eager to see the record-setting punter in game action. His coaches believe Taylor is getting better and better "right before our eyes" as training camp goes along.
The Bears toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week before playing in the Hall of Fame game. Cole Kmet thought it was a cool opportunity. The team returned to Lake Forest for practice Saturday, while three former Bears were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Bears rookie pass rusher Austin Booker is flying under the radar, and he's just fine with that. Booker believes he can show that he belongs in the NFL as a rookie.
The Bears locked down star receiver DJ Moore through the 2029 season with a massive new contract on Tuesday. Moore said the Bears "embraced" him from the moment they traded for him.
The Bears have reportedly locked up star wide receiver DJ Moore for an additional four seasons, keeping him in Chicago through the 2029 season. The deal is the largest in franchise history in terms of annual salary.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent returned home to West Virginia over the offseason and resumed his crazy workout schedule. Plus, the Bears donned pads for the first time Friday and Caleb Williams threw a beautiful touchdown pass.
When Jonathan Owens was a free agent in March, he made sure that the Chicago Bears knew he needed a few days off in August to watch his wife at the Olympics in Paris. That was a priority for the 29-year-old safety, who is married to gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
If most of these players hit, the Bears will likely make the playoffs and open their contention window, Marc Silverman writes
The much-anticipated 2024 Bears season is here. There's a lot at stake for head coach Matt Eberflus. Here are three questions the head coach needs to answer in 2024.
Bears veterans reported for training camp on Friday. Matt Eberflus expects Caleb Williams to play "45 to 55" snaps in the preseason. Tight end Gerald Everett and lineman Kiran Amegadjie will begin camp on the injury list. Here's the latest news from camp.
Montez Sweat sparked the Bears' defense last year after Ryan Poles acquired him at the trade deadline. The Bears will need Sweat to play at that same high level if they want to have a successful 2024 season.
Last season, the Bears signed Yannick Ngakoue for extra defensive line help in early August. Once again, defensive end could be a position where they are still looking for help in free agency. Here are four defensive ends who are remain on the free agent market.
OTAs and minicamp wrapped up earlier this month. So what did fans learn about the Bears defense? Here are a few takeaways from the spring.
This week Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. Second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter appears poised to move into the starting lineup in 2024. Here's what he can prove.
Teven Jenkins and his camp have reached out to the Bears about a contract extension, but "nothing is on the table," Jenkins said Wednesday at Halas Hall. Here's what that means for Jenkins and the Bears. Plus, the latest news and notes from mandatory minicamp.
The Bears had all their starters present for mandatory minicamp Tuesday. Caleb Williams had an up-and-down day, but Matt Eberflus is happy with the "exposure" he's getting against a tough Bears defense.
The Bears have three days of mandatory minicamp coming up this week. Here are four questions the team hopes to answer.
Caleb Williams had a better day at practice on Friday during OTAs. Plus the Bears react to their selection to HBO's "Hard Knocks."
The Bears defense has most of its starting lineup returning in 2024. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington likes what he has seen so far during OTAs. Here's the latest from Halas Hall.
"It’s not perfect right now," Matt Eberflus said of his team after an OTA practice on Thursday. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has a lot to learn from a veteran Bears defense.
Optimism is fantastic for the Chicago Bears but let’s remember, this is still a team that has won 10 games in the past two years, Marc Silverman writes
Bears rookie defensive end Austin Booker may be inexperienced, but the Bears believe they have a rookie with high potential. Here's what they envision for the fifth-round pick out of Kansas.
The draft is in the books, but the roster is never complete. What are the Bears' biggest needs post-draft? Here's a breakdown.
Following the NFL draft, the Bears' 2024 roster is nearly complete. Here's a look at the Bears' depth chart after an eventful draft weekend.
Kansas edge rusher Austin Booker is the newest member of the Bears. In order to select Booker, the Bears sent Buffalo a 2025 fourth-round draft pick in exchange for the 144th pick. Here's what to know about the lanky pass rusher.
The Bears have only four total picks in the 2024 draft, but general manager Ryan Poles isn't worried about quantity. “I feel really good where we’re at,” Poles said. Here's what else he said Tuesday at Halas Hall.
Pretty much everybody expects the Bears to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. But what will they do with the No. 9 pick? Here's a look at the latest mock drafts from around the NFL media landscape.
What will the Bears do with the No. 9 overall pick? Could they add an elite edge rusher? Here's a look at Alabama's Dallas Turner, who many consider the top edge rusher in the 2024 draft.
The 2024 NFL draft is right around the corner. With two first-round draft picks for the first time in 21 years, the Bears have an opportunity to make some big-time additions. Shaw Local has everything Bears fans need to know ahead of the draft.
Should the Bears consider an offensive lineman like Joe Alt at pick 9 in the NFL Draft? Or hope a receiver like Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers fall? Here are 8 possible options for the Bears at pick number 9.
The Bears are poised to select Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 draft. So how might he fit in with the 2024 Bears? Here's a look at how he fits with the organization.