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The Chicago Bears are working on to build their own stadium in Arlington Heights, but that doesn’t mean they are leaving Soldier Field any time soon. In a statement the team released on Tuesday, the Bears shared their vision of developing an Arlington Park property into “much more than a stadium project.” While they have […]

The 2022 NFL season is nearly upon us, and teams are preparing to write their stories for the coming season. One organization that does not seem to have the brightest outlook in 2022 is the Chicago Bears. The team is coming off a 6-11 season, which led to a great deal of turnover within the […]

After watching his Ohio State Buckeyes edge the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields made sure to acknowledge the man who made the win possible: CJ Stroud. The young quarterback completed 24 of his 34 passes in the game for 223 yards and two touchdowns. While the offense struggled at […]

The Chicago Bears roster is filled with multiple players who have much to prove in the coming season, including linebacker Nicholas Morrow. The Bears are slated to roll out a 4-3 base defense this year, with Roquan Smith set to once again lead the team’s linebacker group. He will tag along with a few new […]

Chicago Bears team president Ted Phillips is reportedly set to retire following the 2022 season, per The Athletic. He spent 23 years as the Bears president and chief officer. The Athletic also shared a previous quote from Phillips, who explained how COVID changed his perspective on the job. “When COVID came, it changed a lot […]

The Chicago Bears, like most rebuilding teams, are open to trying out whoever they can to get the team on the right track. The Bears have been active on the waiver wire, which landed them 2021 first-round pick Alex Leatherwood after he was let go by the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s not just young players that […]

The Chicago Bears’ plan to surround young quarterback Justin Fields features a few reclamation projects. They acquired N’Keal Harry and Alex Leatherwood after they failed to materialize on their respective teams. Leatherwood was brought in via the waiver wire and Chicago will look to make him a key protector for Fields. After being drafted with the […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was hoping for a contract extension this offseason. When it didn’t happen, he requested a trade. But, Smith ultimately returned to practice and healed his relationship with the team. Smith insists he’s focused on showing out this season for the Bears instead of worrying about a new deal and GM […]

Roquan Smith requesting a trade from the Chicago Bears almost made the 2022 season a lot murkier for the NFL’s oldest team. Fortunately, the star linebacker is now on board with the team and ready to move forward. The lack of a contract extension prompted Smith to ask for a trade, saying that the negotiation […]

The Chicago Bears, a season after finishing 6-11 and well out of the postseason, are looking to improve on the margins as they continue to build around quarterback Justin Fields, who had an impressive showing against the Cleveland Browns in his last preseason game, running back David Montgomery, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and tight end […]

The Chicago Bears were busy on Wednesday, claiming a total of six players off waivers, headlined by former Las Vegas Raiders OL Alex Leatherwood, who was just released on Tuesday. Via Adam Schefter: “Bears claimed six players on waivers: DB Josh Blackwell from the Eagles, DE Jonathan Kingsley from the Bills, OT Alex Leatherwood from […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields showed some promise in his rookie season last year. Much of that had to do with his rushing ability though. Overall, Fields struggled passing the football accurately and on time. Therefore, the Bears offense as a whole had a hard time moving the ball. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner’s […]

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has found his name in the middle of trade talks in recent weeks. The Bears added Teven Jenkins in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. They got him with the belief that he would be a foundational piece of their offensive line. His ability to move around […]

The Chicago Bears are down to 80 players after releasing five players before the deadline last Tuesday. The team also got the opportunity to observe the rest of the players on the field in their win over the Cleveland Browns this past Saturday. Now, they have to make the difficult decision of which 27 guys […]

Last month, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was asked about the reported ‘streetball’ criticism from an anonymous defensive coordinator. Mahomes would not go far enough to say that it’s inherent racism, but did point to how challenging it has been for black players to play quarterback in the NFL. On Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback […]

The Chicago Bears’ preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns provided multiple players on the team with one final chance to prove to the coaching staff that they deserve a spot on the 53-man roster for this season. Among them, Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis made the most out of his snaps played in the contest. […]

Justin Fields had a half to remember on Saturday. The sophomore quarterback led the Chicago Bears to a win in their final preseason tilt against the Cleveland Browns with a sprinkling of moments sure to have fans riding the hype train. Justin Fields went 14-for-16 for 156 yards that resulted in three touchdowns all in […]

Justin Fields stepped up big time for the Chicago Bears in their 21-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in their final preseason game on Saturday, and let’s just say the whole NFL Twitterverse was impressed. The Bears QB didn’t waste any time and teased the whole Chicago fanbase of what they can expect from him […]

The Chicago Bears will square off with the Cleveland Browns in the final preseason tuneup for both teams on Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Bears-Browns prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Chicago Bears have their quarterback of the future, […]

The Chicago Bears offense will be one to watch in 2022. With Justin Fields taking full ownership of the quarterback position, fans will get the chance to see the future of the franchise in action throughout the course of a 17-game season. Not everyone is optimistic, however. Former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz made clear […]

The Chicago Bears will be letting their starters play in Week 3 of the 2022 NFL preseason against the Cleveland Browns on the road, and Matt Eberflus is expecting to see quite a lot from the team, particularly from Justin Fields and the rest of the offense. Via Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago: “Yeah, […]

The Chicago Bears got engulfed in a front office controversy recently when linebacker Roquan Smith publicly expressed his desire to get traded. While Smith has since returned to practice with the Bears and has decided to play out the remainder of his current contract, there’s no guarantee that the drama between his side and Chicago […]

There do not seem to be high expectations surrounding the Chicago Bears this year. The franchise went 6-11 last season and underwent a great deal of turnover in the offseason. This will be the first season with new Head Coach Matt Eberflus at the helm. The biggest reason for optimism is that Justin Fields will […]

After 11 days of holding out, it’s official: Roquan Smith will remain with the Chicago Bears. The All-Pro linebacker made his trade request public more than a week ago. Smith cited problems with the way the front office handled contract negotiations with him. He felt lowballed, disrespected by the franchise that he worked hard for. […]

The Chicago Bears have avoided a crisis… for now. The fanbase was left in shambles when long-time star linebacker Roquan Smith demanded a trade from the team. Smith cited dissatisfaction with how the team handled contract negotiations. For him, he felt like the Bears were trying to low-ball him even after his All-Pro efforts. As […]

Chicago Bears rookie safety Jaquan Brisker is unavailable to see action in the preseason at the moment after going under the knife to treat a hand injury. According to Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, Brisker’s status is currently up in the air. Matt Eberflus says rookie Jaquan Brisker has a right hand injury. No timetable […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has put an end to his training camp holdout. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Smith now “plans to play out his contract.” Smith has a mere one year left on his rookie contract, and he is a “full go” for this season. Smith’s future in Chicago has been […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is one of the most intriguing players in the NFL. Fields, who is entering his second year, was drafted by the Bears with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Throughout his rookie season, Justin Fields showed flashes of what he is capable of. He finished his first […]

It may be just in preseason games, but the Chicago Bears are showing signs of life. And if they are to truly turn things around on the field in the 2022 NFL season, one weapon they hope will truly break out and be a smash hit in both real life and fantasy football — outside […]

Preseason games are always a gamble for teams, especially when they let their starters play. The Seattle Seahawks got the wrong end of the risk they took when they let their starter at the left guard position, Damien Lewis, take the field in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL preseason against the Chicago Bears at […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping for a better 2022 season! Let’s talk about FanDuel’s 2022 NFL over under win total odds, including the Bears’ over/under win total prediction. 2021 was disappointing for the Bears and nothing really went right for them at all. When the fans heard Justin Fields’ name called on draft night last […]

Thursday night’s preseason game will feature the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Chicago Bears. It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Bears-Seahawks prediction and pick. Both of these teams have a lot to prove in 2022. If things don’t go right for them they both could finish in last place in their […]

The Chicago Bears opened up their preseason slate with a 19-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Saturday and will next face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, so it’s time to make some bold predictions for that contest. Chicago put together a solid preseason opener by rushing for 137 yards and holding […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the face of the NFC North for some time now. Since Aaron Rodgers took over as the starting quarterback in 2008, the Packers have finished first in the division eight times. Over this same stretch, they have missed the playoffs just three times. Throughout the last three seasons, the […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith previously requested a trade. He was seeking a new contract which ultimately led to the request. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reportedly said that Smith will travel with Chicago to Seattle for their upcoming preseason game, per Ian Rapoport. Eberflus also referred to Smith as “engaged.” However, Rapoport also reported […]

The Chicago Bears defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 19–14 to win the first game of the preseason. Despite the fact that it is still just preseason, the strong performances of the Bears make it difficult not to be optimistic. After being held without a point in the first half, the Bears bounced back to score […]

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is yet to receive a new contract from the organization, which has resulted in him asking for a trade. But, things took a very weird turn a few days ago when someone began calling teams to inquire about their interest in Smith. Problem is, this unknown man isn’t an […]

The Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs are both professional football teams in the NFL, and we are only saying this because it’s hard to imagine a bunch of professionals being forced to play a game on a turf like this. Did they have pony rides at Soldier Field lately?🗑 pic.twitter.com/AxEz6xnyN2 — Julz Rulz […]

There can never be enough drama in the NFL, and so we bring you another one that involves Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant & quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, who had a reunion of sorts on the field during Saturday’s 2022 NFL preseason game between the Bears and the Chiefs […]