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The Chicago Bears will head to Indianapolis next week for the NFL Scouting Combine as the NFL offseason takes shape. Here are three things that we can learn from the Bears at the combine.
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that they promoted Jeff King to be the team’s new assistant general manager. He'll replace Ian Cunningham, who left to become the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons last month.
Now that the Bears are good, the payroll decisions only become more of a puzzle, and shedding DJ Moore's salary could impact the defense more than his skillset affects the 2026 team and beyond, Marc Silverman writes
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has tackled the line during his first four years in Chicago.
The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the offseason after a memorable 2025 and will have some big decision to make. Here’s a look at three key players on the Bears’ roster who are set to become free agents next month.
In order to be at SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day 2027, the Bears must get to work immediately on many issues that need to be addressed now that the offseason has officially begun, Marc Silverman writes
Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.
Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the safety room.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the cornerback room.
Chicago Bears left guard Joe Thuney won the NFL’s inaugural Protector of the Year award Thursday night. The Bears also won the NFL's moments of the year while head coach Ben Johnson took fourth in Coach of the Year voting.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the linebacker room.
The Chicago Bears made major strides offensively in 2025. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar look back at those strides and the challenges coming up during the offseason
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the defensive line room.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the offensive line room.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off against each other in Super Bowl LX and there will be plenty of Illinois connections. Here is a list of players and coaches participating in the Super Bowl who have a connection to Illinois or the Chicago Bears.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the tight end room.
Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham will become the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons after the team hired him Thursday night.
I’m all for Poles taking multiple swings at the defensive line through the draft and repeating what he accomplished on offense last year, Marc Silverman writes
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the wide receiver room.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the running back room.
Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the quarterback room.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they recapped the team’s 2025 season. Here are five of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.
Chicago Bears players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after their season ended in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.
For years, we asked for coaches and players who truly understood the Bears/Packers rivalry and, more importantly, winning football games, Marc Silverman writes. Ben Johnson is that guy.
Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.
The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears will have three players participating at the Pro Bow this season. Guard Joe Thuney, center Drew Dalman and safety Kevin Byard were all named to the NFC team Tuesday.
The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has regained his stride during his second full season with the team this year. Here's how he's done it and how he can reach another level.
The Chicago Bears’ pass rush struggled once again in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Has the Bears’ pass rush struggled as much as it seems this season? Here's what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears' offensive line has developed into one of the best groups in the NFL. But is it the best in the league? Here's what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears will try to win their first NFC North game of the season Sunday when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year. Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
The Chicago Bears had a mixed bag when it came to injury news Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after a thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.
Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the they continued preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are three of the most interesting things Bears coordinators and assistant coaches said Thursday.
The Chicago Bears will try to win their fifth straight game when they travel to play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Here are the top five storylines to watch.
Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Friday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued preparing for its Monday night game against the Washington Commanders. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Friday
The Chicago Bears will return to practice at Halas Hall on Tuesday after their Week 5 bye. After a 2-2 start to the season, here are five big questions the Bears will need to answer.
The Chicago Bears' offensive line showed growth Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. But can that continue against the Las Vegas Raiders if starting right tackle Darnell Wright doesn't play?
You can make all the changes you want, but until the Bears truly change the way they do business, they’re not changing a thing, Marc Silverman writes
The Chicago Bears' defensive performance in Sunday's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions didn't look good. The numbers weren't better either. Here's an analysis of what went wrong defensively.
The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 after a blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what went wrong
The Chicago Bears open the season and begin the Ben Johnson era against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field in front of a national audience. Here are the top five storylines to watch.
An efficient running attack is an essential part of Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's offense. Will the Bears have enough to execute it in Monday's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field?
The 2025 Chicago Bears season is about to begin. So how good is this Bears team? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar make their predictions for this season.
Marc Silverman: This will be my 31st season covering the Bears as a reporter, talk show host, or columnist after growing up a diehard fan. I’d like to think I’ve seen it all and have refined the way I predict a season
The first Chicago Bears training camp under head coach Ben Johnson is over. Here are some of the key superlatives of what we learned over the past six weeks.
The Chicago Bears will need to cut their roster down to 53 players ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Here are the latest moves the Bears have made so far.