'A beatiful mind.' Al Harris had a profound impact on the #Bears many years ago, more than most even know. Now, the secondary coach leads a unit feasting on takeaways. How the #Packers Hall of Fame cornerback got to here. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/c...

📬What are Ben Johnson's chances for winning Coach of the Year honors? 📬What's the level of concern for Caleb Williams' accuracy issues? 📬Will there be more linebackers in the mix this Sunday? And more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/c...

Some sort of football oracle? At 0-2, Ben Johnson predicted the #Bears would be playing their best football in December. Here we are ... and following a 5-0 November, the bar has been raised. 6 reasons the team can make the coach's forecast good. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/02/c...

#Panthers upset of #Rams vaults the #Bears to the top of the NFC playoff picture looking ahead to Week 14. Bears 9-3 Rams 9-3 #Seahawks can become 9-3 as well with a win over #Vikings this afternoon. Bears would be ahead of Seattle as well.

This is an entertaining look at the 1985 #Bears season with the inimitable Don Pierson. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/c...

🏈No team's O-line has gotten more attention for a long time than the #Eagles. The #Bears group was better - by a lot. 🏈Totally different Black Friday vibe from 2024 firing to 2025 1st place. 🏈'That sends a message across the league.' And more in 10 Thoughts www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/29/c...

ICYMI Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at NIU, was retired when Ben Johnson called: 'Is this something you are interested in?' How the former college QB got into the trenches, climbed the ladder & with little fanfare is behind the #Bears rebuilt O-Line. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/26/c...

Dan Roushar, once a quarterback at NIU, was retired when Ben Johnson called and said, 'Is this something you are interested in?' How the former college QB got into the trenches, climbed the ladder & with little fanfare is behind the #Bears rebuilt O-line. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/26/c...

📬What's the deal with the rash of injuries? 📬How about flexing more games to prime time? 📬Jaylon/Kyler/T.J. ready for Friday? 📬Is there an Ozzy Trapilo/Theo Benedet decision now at LT? #Bears Mailbag is jam packed. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...

🏈'The best staff at keeping the backups ready.' Theory put to test. 🏈D'Marco Jackson & Amen Ogbongbemiga do something #Bears LBs have accomplished 1 other time since '94 🏈Caleb Williams 3 TDs, Montez Sweat's sack binge & more after another narrow win. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/24/c...

Yes, the #Bears placed Tremaine Edmunds on IR as well as RB Roschon Johnson. No, Jaylon Johnson/Kyler Gordon will not return on Sunday. And another move casts doubt on the availability of LT Theo Benedet vs. Pittsburgh. All of the details. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/22/c...

With injuries piling up at linebacker, #Bears are in a position where D'Marco Jackson & Ruben Hyppolite II could be the starters Sunday vs. Pittsburgh. The defense has handled a wave of injuries all year. This would be a new test for Dennis Allen & Co. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/c...

📬How is this year unlike the 'fluky' 2018 season? 📬Strength of victory is mentioned. What about how difficult the schedule was before the season? 📬Assuming a 5th year option/extension for Darnell Wright, what about other contract eligible draft picks? www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/c...

🏈1st place #Bears continue late-game heroics 🏈Does the effort beat a better team? 'Personally, I don't want to find out' 🏈Right move at right time looked like a counter by Richard Hightower 🏈Neither QB played well. Minnesota looks to be in a pickle www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/17/c...

Big news. #Bears activated the 21-day practice window for CB Jaylon Johnson to return from injured reserve. He's on the mend from surgery to repair a groin injury. Possible target return date? Dec. 7 game vs. #Packers at Lambeau Field. Maybe sooner?

As maligned as the #Bears O-line was the past couple years, it's worth taking inventory of where it is: - 2nd in rushing - 5th in sacks/pass attempt It's not always pretty but LT Theo Benedet is gaining confidence and showing growth. A progress report. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/c...

📬How do you assess the job DC Dennis Allen has done to this point? 📬How did they miss out on CB Asante Samuel Jr.? 📬Is the 6-3 record 'fluky?' Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/c...

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🏈Ben Johnson's team keeps stacking wins - now more than all last season 🏈Has anyone shined brighter with the Dennis Allen scheme change than Tremaine Edmunds? 🏈Caleb's legs, CJGJ instant impact, bad hands, NFC North & much more. The #Bears are 6-3 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/10/c...

It's the move the #Bears did NOT make that signals RB D'Andre Swift should be good to go Sunday vs. the #Giants. Ben Johnson should have a full choice of backfield options. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...

Ryan Poles met with Ben Johnson multiple times in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Ultimately, the #Bears landed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Poles credited Johnson with having a 'long view' and noted the new staff is getting more from young players. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/05/c...

📬What will DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka provide right away? 📬Why didn't GM Ryan Poles angle for more? 📬OK, what about making a play for CB Asante Samuel Jr. now? Plus much more in a loaded post trade deadline #Bears Mailbag www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/05/c...

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Ryan Poles has been a wheeler dealer at this time of year. Does the GM have a move for the #Bears before the trade deadline - 3 pm Tuesday? Examining the situation. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/c...

📬Can Caleb Williams be counted on to break through with other 2nd year QBs flourishing? 📬How to fix red zone woes besides, you know, eliminating all the penalties? 📬Why the drop off after 'first 15' on offense? Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/29/c...

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🏈Tyler Huntley outshined Caleb Williams Sunday 🏈Once offense gets off-script, production dips 🏈Takeaway train halts with depleted secondary an issue 🏈Baltimore injury report switcheroo a real NFL issue And much more after #Bears win streak ends www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/c...

Once a 2-star recruit, safety Kevin Byard has always had a chip on his shoulder helping propel him. In Year 10, he knows who he is & doesn't need all that. His hot start has been rejuvenating to say the least & he 'exemplifies all of it' for the #Bears. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/c...

📬Do coaches feel better about Caleb Williams being the long-term solution? 📬The last time a Chicago QB made 23 consecutive starts was? 📬How much impact have T.J. Edwards & Kyler Gordon had on the run D? Plus much more in a packed #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/22/c...

🏈15 takeaways in 4 games? It's a rare feat and real tear the defense is on 🏈Swift/Monangai (and don't forget the O-line) hit another gear 🏈Exploring penalties/red zone woes 🏈Re-visiting 'disbelief' of the Roquan Smith trade 10 Thoughts after #Bears roll www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/20/c...

📬Quinnen Williams? Jeffery Simmons? No shortage of dreams for big names. Will Ryan Poles play let's make a deal? 📬 Could Theo Benedet be a longterm option at LT? 📬Time for more snaps for Luther Burden? And a trade question I never expected in #Bears Mailbag www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/16/c...

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🏈 Ben Johnson effect that is even hard to believe 🏈 Holes open, D'Andre Swift steps on the gas 🏈 'This better go through the (darn) uprights. You know what I mean?' 🏈 Run D rises 🏈 Plus much more on Jake Moody, Darnell Wright after #Bears walkoff winner www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/14/c...

UPDATING: Cairo Santos' right quad injury flared up over the weekend. Elevating Jake Moody from the practice squad is more than a precaution for the #Bears. Sounds like he could very well be handling kicking duties tonight at Washington. Details. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/13/c...

The 'Tez Effect' was real in 2023 when the #Bears acquired Montez Sweat from Washington. He was a multiplier and the defense surged. Since the start of '24, 68 players have more sacks. The investment was considerable. Was the 'effect' short lived? www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/13/c...

📬What impact will return of T.J. Edwards & Kyler Gordon have? 📬With upgrades on the O-line, why is the running game slow to get rolling? 📬Why is Monday's game at Washington??? A road game there for 3 straight years?!?! Plus more in #Bears Mailbag. chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/c...

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How much can Austin Booker boost a lackluster pass rush? That remains to be seen but with the window started for him to begin practicing in a return from IR, the #Bears are eager to find out. 'You felt the pass rush there, particularly in the game setting.' www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/07/c...

#Bears are struggling to stop the run because they're being beaten up front. They're getting gashed for big plays because there are breakdowns on all levels. Help is on the way with LB TJ Edwards & CB Kyler Gordon returning soon. But it's a conundrum. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/c...

📬Could Darnell Wright move to LT with rookie Ozzy Trapilo staying at RT? 📬Will DE Austin Booker return next week? 📬Why has the defense been so good on 3rd down? 📬Move field goals back to prevent blocks? And much more in a loaded #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/03/c...

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The #Bears hit the practice field this afternoon - and when they return from the bye they are expected to have a change at left tackle. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/30/c...

🏈Special teams heroics by Josh Blackwell keys dramatic win 🏈Trampled run D delivered stops with game on line 🏈Kevin Byard's two picks, Caleb cool under pressure, how to deploy Kyler when he's back + more What happens in Vegas is in #Bears 10 Thoughts www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/29/c...

After a rocky start, the #Bears have a chance to get to .500 on Sunday. While analyzing each game in a vacuum, the long view is important to keep in mind as Ben Johnson lays the foundation. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/26/c...

Impressive. Of 128 modern players nominated for the Pro Football HOF Class of '26, 12 played for the #Bears RB Thomas Jones WR Brandon Marshall, Muhsin Muhammad, Brandon Lloyd TE Greg Olsen C Olin Kreutz G Ruben Brown, Josh Sitton DT Jay Ratliff, Ted Washington LB Lance Briggs CB Charles Tillman

Caleb Williams reverses the trend, wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He's the 3rd #Bears QB to take the award since Josh McCown in Week 14 of the 2013 season. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/24/c...

📬Will Ryan Poles seek running back help? The ground game leaves plenty to be desired. 📬More snaps in the future for Luther Burden III? 📬What position group has a bigger question mark - DB or edge rushers? Plus much more in #Bears Mailbag. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/24/c...

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🏈Ben Johnson pushed the right buttons 🏈Redemption is far off for Tyrique Stevenson. He played well 🏈'Give Caleb a lot of credit' 🏈Flea flicker just the beginning of coach's creativity. 'Those are not trick plays, boys' 10 Thoughts after #Bears rout Dallas www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/22/c...

Jaylon Johnson heads to injured reserve for the #Bears as does OL Kiran Amegadjie. Details. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/20/c...