Kevin Warren on Bears fandom: > Bears-Packers play game on Amazon Prime drew a 31.16 rating. "Just astronomical numbers." > Bears-Rams playoff game drew 50+ million on NBC > "Our fandom is at an all-time high": New report shows 108 million fans globally, 21.2M domestically

Bears Chairman George McCaskey said that when the Giants and Jets moved to New Jersey "somehow the Republic has survived. "When the Bears moved from Wrigley Field to Soldier Field, it required an adjustment. When we went to Champaign, it required an adjustment." 1/2

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson tweaks his 'time management' to cover all 3 phases of the game: "When I watch the self-scout, there’s multiple cut-ups that I’m not proud of. I take that personally and (it) makes me feel like I should have done a better job." www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/31/c...

"It's been a long offseason in terms of you go downtown (Chicago) or you go somewhere, and everyone's patting you on the back and telling you what a great, great job you did. You don't want to hear it. ... now our sights are turned." --Bears coach Ben Johnson on resisting complacency

These placards at the league meetings (in Phoenix) have Ben Johnson right across from Dan Campbell. At least Matt LaFleur is one table over (not pictured). #Bears #Lions #Packers

Return of the returner? Kalif Raymond hopes a reunion with Chicago Bears coaches sparks a revival. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/24/c...

A deeper dive into Bears' recent acquisitions: > S Coby Bryant and LB Devin Bush upgrade their speed > NC State alums Garrett Bradbury, Kentavius Street + Joe Thuney form a new Wolfpack > Can Neville Gallimore upgrade the DTs? w/ @seanhammond.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/20/c...

LB Jack Sanborn to the Bears on a 1-year deal. DL James Lynch also signs a 1-year deal.

Column: GM Ryan Poles' lack of a big swing in free agency could pay dividends for Chicago Bears down the road www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/16/c...

DL Kentavius Street and his wife had already planned to move to River Forest before signing with the Bears today, based on a prior visit: "The food's amazing, the people are friendly, the views of Lake Michigan. ... I'm a little antsy about the winter, but we'll get to that when we get to that."

"Some of my family have been giving me some hate for signing with the Bears." --DB Cam Lewis, who's from Detroit

"I ain't got no hobbies. All I like to do is football." --new Bears linebacker Devin Bush

Former Patriots center Garrett Bradbury on coming to the Bears: "They have their culture. ... I'm not coming in trying to change anything, I'm coming in to help."

How well have the Bears addressed their needs in free agency? What moves were the most surprising? How does this affect the draft? 5 pressing questions with @philthompsontrib.bsky.social and @bradbiggs.bsky.social.

Bears addressed several needs with their moves today (and others since Thursday). In: LB Devin Bush, S Coby Bryant, DT Neville Gallimore Re-signed: LB D’Marco Jackson Out: WR Olamide Zaccheaus, DE Dominique Robinson www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/09/c...

For the time I knew him, Troy Murray was a great ambassador of hockey, willing to share his knowledge in hallways and locker rooms as much as he did in the booth. What a kind and jovial spirit! Bless you on your voyage, Troy.

The Bears on Friday addressed their need for a center after Drew Dalman’s unexpected retirement by trading for veteran Garrett Bradbury. @philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the details.

“It’s pretty fun to look back and see that we got three guys here at the combine. … Carnell only spent one year there. I wish I got to play with him for more but COVID happened and derailed everything.” —Indiana center Pat Coogan on fellow Marist High (Chicago) alums Carnell Tate and Jimmy Rolder

“I almost shed a tear.” —Kansas offensive lineman and Villa Park native Enrique Cruz gets hyped up about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and Humboldt Park and other Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago. #nfl #nflcombine

Iowa punt/kick returner Kaden Wetjen talks about his admiration of Hall of Fame Bears return specialist Devin Hester: “He was making plays and super fearless.”

Bears GM Ryan Poles on how he has gotten caught up in the stadium relocation drama: “Texts, random calls from people I don't know how they have my number, to being in Grand Cayman and bumping up in the pool and (people) start telling me about where they want the stadium.”

Chicago Bears may be in line for compensatory draft picks, GMs Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham say www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/24/c...

NFL combine: Looking at the Chicago Bears' positions of need — and the prospects who could fill them www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/c...

Bears fans, how do you feel about Declan Doyle going to Baltimore? Who would you like to see as the Bears’ new OC? story ✍️ @bradbiggs.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

Chicago Bears roster breakdown: How the defensive players fared in 2025 — and their contract statuses for 2026 www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/c...

After being snubbed in the initial voting, Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright received his first Pro Bowl nod today as an injury replacement for the Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell. That gives the Bears four honorees, their most since 2019. @philthompsontrib.bsky.social's story.

“The thing that stood out about DJ, the level of toughness rubbed off on the whole team.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles on wide receiver DJ Moore

“I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I’d rather not be the Cardiac Bears. … I don’t think you want to be living on the edge all the time.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles

“I think Kevin (Byard III) is a special player. I’ve got no problem saying I’d like to have him back.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles

Bears GM Ryan Poles: “Jaylon Johnson, minor thing, no surgery. He had a wrist (injury).”

“I’ve never seen Soldier Field like that before.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles thanking the fans, saying they “brought it.”

“We have have to be better catching the football. That will be a point of emphasis in the spring time.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson

“There is no building off of this. We go back to square one.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson

“These last two games I’ll never forget. Just the energy, the vibe.” —Ben Johnson on the Bears’ two playoff games

"We have ignited a belief ... this city believes in this team. I've been saying Chicago deserves a winner and just hoping that we gave this city something to be proud about. Obviously, we fell short." --Kevin Byard III on Monday after the Bears' playoff loss to the Rams Sunday

"Finding ways to bring that hunger all four quarters, every single game, is something that's important." --Caleb Williams

FINAL: Rams top the Bears 20-17 in OT > Kyren Williams 21 for 87 yards (4.1 avg) 2 TDs > Caleb Williams 23/42 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 59.3 rating > Bears D: 4 sacks; Bears O: 417-340 in total yds

FINAL: Rams beat the Bears on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal, 20-17 in overtime. 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:20

Caleb Williams is intercepted by Kam Curl.

Rams kneel. We're going to overtime.

Caleb Williams throws a 14-yard, desperation miracle to Cole Kmet to tie the game 17-17 (with PAT). Because, of course. 7 plays, 50 yards, 1:32

Rams' Ethan Evans shanks the punt, 33 yards to midfield.

Kyren Williams scores on a 5-yard run to give the Rams a 17-10 lead on the Bears with 8:50 left. 14 plays, 91 yards, 6:02

Soldier Field attendance: 60,253

Caleb Williams is intercepted at midfield throwing into double coverage to Luther Burden. Pick is by Cobie Durant.

HALFTIME: Bears and Rams tied 10-10 TDs by Rams’ Williams (run) and Bears’ Moore (pass) Sacks by Brisker, Gordon and Sweat Caleb Williams: 13/19 for 155 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 88.7 rating Matthew Stafford: 12/24 for 144 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 68.8 rating

Rams' Harrison Mevis kicks it from 32 yards out to tie it 10-10 8 plays, 66 yards, 1:10

FIELD GOAL: Cairo Santos kicks a 48-yard field goal to give the Bears their first lead over the Rams, 10-7. 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:44

Bears have sacked Matthew Stafford 3 times for a loss of 21 yards. Both of those Rams drives stalled and LA punted.

Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (shoulder) return is questionable