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The Chicago Bears will enter a critical new stage of training camp Friday when they host the Miami Dolphins for a joint practice. Here's what the Bears can learn from their upcoming joint practices against the Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.
Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo told reporters Monday that he's in the best position to make an impact for the defensive line this season. Here's who he can do it.
A hamstring injury kept Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III missed most of the spring. But Burden has made up for lost time and made impressive plays during his return in training camp.
It hasn't always looked pretty. But Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams feels he and the offense have made progress in learning Ben Johnson's offense a week into training camp.
The Chicago Bears were all back at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as veterans reported for training camp. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.
The Chicago Bears will hold their first training camp practice Wednesday under new head coach Ben Johnson. Here are some of the most interesting storylines to watch over the next six weeks.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 1, quarterback Caleb Williams.
We should all have bosses who believe in us the way George McCaskey and Kevin Warren believe in Ryan Poles, Marc Silverman writes
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 2, defensive end Montez Sweat.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 3, wide receiver DJ Moore.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 4, cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the 10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's No. 5 on the list, offensive guard Joe Thuney.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is set to stay in Chicago. The Bears reportedly signed Poles to an extension that will keep him in town through the 2029 season.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's No. 6 on the list, wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here is No. 7 on the list, running back D'Andre Swift.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 8, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's No. 9 on the list, center Drew Dalman.
Over two weeks, Shaw Local is counting down the top-10 most important Bears heading into the 2025 season. Here's a look at No. 10, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five under-the-radar Bears this week. Here's a look at No. 1 on the list, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five under-the-radar Bears this week. Here’s a look at No. 2 on the list, defensive end Austin Booker.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five under-the-radar Bears this week. Here’s a look at No. 3 on the list, running back Roschon Johnson.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five under-the-radar Bears this week. Here’s a look at No. 4 on the list, right tackle Darnell Wright.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five under-the-radar Chicago Bears this week. Here is No. 5, rookie cornerback Zah Frazier.
Shaw Local is ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 1 on the list, left tackle.
Shaw Local is ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 2 on the list, linebacker.
Shaw Local is ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 3 on the list, punt and kick return.
Shaw Local is ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 4 on the list, tight ends.
Shaw Local is ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 5 on the list, running back.
Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Bears players who will have something to prove in 2025. Here’s a look at No. 1 on the list, Caleb Williams.
Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Bears players who will have something to prove in 2025. Here’s a look at No. 2 on the list, Braxton Jones.
Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Bears players who will have something to prove in 2025. Here’s a look at No. 3 on the list, Jaquan Brisker.
Shaw Local is counting down the top five Bears players who will have something to prove in 2025. Here’s a look at No. 4 on the list, Tyrique Stevenson.
Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Chicago Bears players who will have something to prove in 2025. Here’s a look at No. 5 on the list, Montez Sweat.
For the first time in a few years, there are few questions about the Chicago Bears' offensive line. Here are a few interesting tidbits that we learned about the group this spring.
There are plenty of offseason championship jokes to go around Chicago, but the Bears did do some major heavy lifting since the end of a dysfunctional 2024 season, Marc Silverman writes
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is looking for consistency after an up-and-down first season with the Bears last year. Here's how a reunion with Bears head coach Ben Johnson could help him find it.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is looking to turn the page from last season. Here's how he can do that this season in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's system.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odznue has used the offseason to position himself for a big second season this fall.
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet said he was taken aback when the Bears drafted Colston Loveland in the first round of this year's draft. But after talking with head coach Ben Johnson, Kmet's ready to work and compete with Loveland.
The Chicago Bears will continue their offseason Tuesday when they start three straight days of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall. Here are a few storylines to watch during this week's practices.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is bringing a more-aggressive approach to the team's defense this offseason. Here's how that could help the defense reach its full potential this fall.
Marc Silverman reflects on the Bears' quarterback history and the need for change this time around with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams working together
The Chicago Bears reportedly signed offensive guard Joe Thuney to a two-year, $35 million contract extension Tuesday
The Chicago Bears will try to reach the playoffs in head coach Ben Johnson's first season. How likely is that?
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and his family tried to find a way to avoid being drafted by the Bears in 2024, according to a new book written by ESPN’s Seth Wickersham that's set to publish in September.
Read the transcript from our latest Bears Insider podcast: What do we predict for the Bears record now that the NFL schedule is set?
The NFL released the Chicago Bears' 2025 schedule Wednesday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the slate and some other offseason headlines
The schedule is set. The Bears have had a great offseason. But it doesn’t mean they’re not making a mistake at left tackle, Marc Silverman writes
Chicago Bears' second-round pick Luther Burden III might not be his team's No. 1 target anymore. But that doesn't mean he can't make an impact during rookie season this fall.
Bears coordinators Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle met with reporters Saturday after the second day of rookie minicamp. Here's what they said.